Horn Head

Horn Head (Corran Binne, "Hollow in the Hills" in Irish) is a peninsula in Donegal, North West Ireland, close to Dunfanaghy. It forms part of Sheephaven Bay.

Archeological Significance

Horn Head has many remains of Neolithic Stone circle, Court Tomb and Passage Tomb and prehistoric field boundaries.

Natural Heritage Area

Horn Head cliffs rise straight out of the water to a height of about 600ft/180m on the ocean side of the peninsular. They are an internationally important colony for breeding seabirds. Species include the European Shag and the Razorbill. It is designated as an Irish Natural Heritage Area and as a Refuge for Fauna specifically sea birds. Horn Head cliffs are also designated a Special Protection Area and a Special Area of Conservation by the Irish government.

Horn Head House

Horn Head house stands on the Sheephaven Bay side of Horn Head and was the largest house in the Dunfanaghy area. It has been derelict since the 1930's.

Lookout Towers

Horn Head has remains of two lookout towers, one from Napoleonic Wars times and one from World War Two. Both give views of the Atlantic Ocean and Tory Island.

External Links

• Birdlife on Horn Head
• Court Tomb at Claggan, Horn Head
• Portal Tomb at Claggan, Horn Head
• Portal Tomb at Muntermellan, Horn Head
• Description of Horn Head House