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Kinnagoe Bay
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When the Spanish Armada was wrecked off
the north east coast in 1588, a number of galleons sank in the vicinity
of Inishowen Head,and one of these was located at Kinnagoe Bay by
members of Derry Sub-Aqua Club. Four cannons in almost perfect condition
were recovered and they are on display at Foyle College in Derry. |
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Glenagivney, called the "Queen of the
Inishowen Glens," runs inland from Kinnagoe Bay towards Lecamy. At
Lecamy is an example of an ancient sweat-house. They were an early form
of Turkish or sauna bath. It is believed that the almost enclosed
chamber was heated like an oven and people crept in and then, having
been sweated, rushed out to immerse themselves in cold water. Tradition
has it that they were used as a cure for rheumatism and for temporary
madness!
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