Killybegs

Killybegs is a town in Co Donegal. It is the largest fishing port in the county and on the island of Ireland. It is located on the south coast of the county, north of Donegal Bay and near to Donegal Town. The town is situated at the head of a scenic harbour and at the base of a vast mountainous tract extending northward. Killybegs is a natural deepwater harbour with a depth of 12 meters at low water spring tide. The harbour is home to all the largest Irish midwater pelagic trawlers, and a modest whitefish fleet, but it handles many other types of shipping as well. These include passenger cruise liners and mixed specialist cargoes. In recent years Killybegs has become the favoured port for the importation of wind turbines, and is a service p...