Straddle Service Station, DUN NA nGALL (Donegal)
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Straddle Service Station, DUN NA nGALL (Donegal)
Image: © Kenneth Allen Taken: 17 Jul 2006
It is part of the Costcutter's store. One of the flourishing locations which has taken advantage of the 11p per litre difference for unleaded petrol, between the two countries and it has led to the demise of filling stations in Northern Ireland located near border areas which can't compete. Incidentally the personalised number plate on the 4x4 must be worth a bob or two, "OIL1". A similar County Fermanagh registration (BIG1) was sold recently for £80,000 plus VAT and additional fees - http://www.personallyyours.co.uk/number-plate-news/BIG1_number_plate-12062006.htm
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Image Location
Latitude
54.476735
Longitude
-8.097929