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TÃrConaill, and by
County Londonderry. Historically, the
area of County Londonderry west of the
River
Foyle
also forms part of
Inishowen, the Foyle forming a natural border. After the last ice age it was an
island. Most of Inishowen's population inhabit the peripheral coastal areas,
while the interior consists of low mountains, mostly covered in bogland, the
highest of which is "SliabhSneacht" (from the Irish, meaning
Snow
Mountain) which is 619 metres (2,030 feet) above sea level. Other major
hills are located in theMalin Head
peninsula,
as well as the
Urris Hills
in west Inishowen. Due to its
geography, Inishowen usually has relatively more moderate weather conditions,
with temperatures slightly lower than other parts of Ireland in summer, and
slightly warmer in winter, especially during periods of extended cold weather.
Inishowen has several harbours, some
of which are used for commercial fishing purposes, including Green castle,
Bunagee and Leenan. A seasonal ferry service crosses the Foyle, connecting
Greencastle with Magilligan in County
Londonderry, while another crosses the Swilly, connecting Buncrana
