"Bad Eddie 21.06.2024"

The Bad Eddie boat wreck, located on Magheraclogher Beach in Bunbeg, County Donegal, is an iconic and evocative sight along Ireland's rugged northwest coastline. This hauntingly beautiful shipwreck has become a symbol of the area's maritime heritage and a poignant reminder of the sea's unforgiving nature. The vessel, originally named the "Eddie’s Boat" (locally known as Bad Eddie), was a fishing trawler. In the 1970s, the boat ran aground during a storm and was abandoned on the sandy shores of Magheraclogher. Over the decades, the elements have taken their toll, transforming the once-proud vessel into a weathered skeleton of its former self. The exact details of the ship's history, including its construction and operational life, are largely lost to time, but its legacy endures through its striking presence on the beach.