Donegal

/ˌdʌnɪˈɡɔːl/ noun

A county in northwestern Ireland known for its rugged coastline, mountains, and Gaelic-speaking regions. Also refers to a type of tweed fabric traditionally woven in this region.

From Irish Gaelic 'Dún na nGall' meaning 'fort of the foreigners', referring to a Viking stronghold. The name reflects the complex history of Irish-Viking interactions in medieval Ireland.

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