Buncrana
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BUNCRANA
County : Donegal
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.
Literature : Image provided by Laurence Jones (laurencejones@eircom.net), background by Sean Mac Lochlainn (maclochlainn@oceanfree.net)