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Spanish Armada 1588
By Sean Smyth
14, Jun 2010 - 18:30

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Five ships of the ill-fated armada of 1588 floundered off the Mayo coast. The San Nicholas Prodaneli sank with 350 lost off the Atlantic Drive in Corraun Achill. The scenery on a fine day is spectacular.

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Another Invasion


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Winch


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Plaque at Corraun


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View


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Corraun


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A winch frozen in time


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Winch


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Island


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