Dun Chaoin (Dunquin)

Once the mainland harbor for the Blasket islanders (when there were islanders, as the Blaskets are deserted now), Dún Chaoin is at the center of the Corca Dhuibhne Gaeltacht, and attracts many students of Irish language and folklore.

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