Teelin

Teileann
Village

Teileann in August 2003
Teileann

Location in Ireland

Coordinates: 54°37′55″N 8°38′44″W / 54.631958°N 8.645639°W / 54.631958; -8.645639Coordinates: 54°37′55″N 8°38′44″W / 54.631958°N 8.645639°W / 54.631958; -8.645639
Country Ireland
Province Ulster
County County Donegal
Population
 • Urban 300
Irish Grid Reference G580765
Teileann is the only official name. The anglicized spelling Teelin has no official status.

Teileann (anglicized as Teelin) is a Gaeltacht village in County Donegal, Ireland. It is near Slieve League, at the northwest end of Donegal Bay. Its population is about 250–300.

The village is noted for fishing, scuba diving, and traditional music. It has a fine deep harbour and boat launching facilities with safe mooring. It is an Irish-speaking community, and has been the subject of many linguistic studies.

Teelin is home to Coláiste Aoidh Mhic Bhricne, an Irish language college which attracts teenagers from across the province of Ulster. The college has been open in its current existence since 1955.

Teelin was one of the first settlements to appear on maps of Ireland, as it was an important port.

The folklorist Seán Ó hEochaidh is from Teelin.

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