Country Ireland Time zone WET (UTC+0) Province Ulster | County County Donegal Irish Grid Reference B847228 | |
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Similar Gola Island, Fanad, Mount Errigal, Narin & Portnoo Golf Club, Glenveagh | ||
Cruit Island (Irish: An Chruit or Oileán na Cruite) is a small inhabited island in the Rosses region of County Donegal, Ireland. It is linked to the mainland by bridge.
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Map of Cruit Island, Anna Island, Co. Donegal, Ireland
CultureEdit
Cruit Island has a strong musical heritage. Local musician Seán McBride wrote the famous Irish ballad "The Homes of Donegal" in 1955. The song "Thíos Cois na Trá Domh" originates from the island and remains a very popular song in the Donegal Gaeltacht to this day.
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Cruit Island Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA