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BUNCRANA

County : Donegal

Arms (crest) of Buncrana

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The stag and the crescent are derived from the badges of the most important historical clans in the area; the O'Dohery's and the McLaughlins respectively.

The bridge represents the Castle Bridge, a local landmark. The wavy yellow and green represents the landscape, fields and beaches. The crosses are derived from the arms of the County Donegal.


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