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Rashenny Point

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Rashenny Point
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Rashenny Point is a coastal headland in County Donegal, composed primarily of Silurian greywacke and shale, formed around 440–420 million years ago through deep-marine sedimentation and subsequent tectonic uplift. It is notable for its resistant rock formations that have withstood extensive coastal erosion, contributing to the dramatic landscape of the northwest Irish coast.

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Rashenny Point is recorded as a headland in County Donegal. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.

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