The Abbey Mill Bridge, County Donegal - Blog One

 Hello hello everyone, welcome back to the Bridges of Ireland Blog on Blogger. Today we're going to look at what is considered to be the oldest surviving bridge on the island: The Abbey Mill Bridge.

Found in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, the Abbey Mill Bridge is believed to be the oldest surviving bridge in Ireland, estimated to have been built sometime around 1675. The classical stone bridge extends over the Abbey River with bushes on all sides, and blends well with it's surroundings as a humble but old bridge and local landmark. Ireland Before You Die ranked this bridge twelfth on their June 2022 list of most iconic bridges in the Republic of Ireland. This two arch road bridge is still in use after at least three hundred years, a testament to it's original construction.

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