Greencastle, County Donegal
Greencastle (Irish: An Caisleán Nua, meaning "New Castle") is a commercial fishing port located in the north-east of the Inishowen Peninsula on the north coast of County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland. The port is on the western shores of Lough Foyle. Nowadays, given the decline in the fishing industry, it resembles more closely a 'typical' Donegal holiday village. It is located a few miles from Moville and is about 20 miles from Derry.
Greencastle
An Caisleán Nua | |
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Town | |
Greencastle and Lough Foyle from the castle | |
Greencastle Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 55°12′00″N 6°59′00″W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Ulster |
| County | County Donegal |
| Barony | Inishowen East |
| Elevation | 30 m (100 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 1,268 |
| Time zone | UTC+0 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-1 (IST (WEST)) |
| Irish Grid Reference | C648397 |
Greencastle's name comes from the castle in the area, which, in turn, may have derived its name from the green freestone with which it was built. The castle, originally built by the Anglo-Normans, is also known as Northburgh Castle.
The port was the fastest growing urban area in County Donegal between the 2016 and 2022 census, with a population increase of 52.6% from 831 to 1,268.