The Straits of Moyle (Sruth na Maoile in Irish and Scottish Gaelic) or Sea of Moyle is the name given to the narrowest expanse of sea in the North Channel between northeastern Ireland (County Antrim) and southwestern Scotland (Mull of Kintyre). The distance between the two shores is approximately 12 miles (20 km) at its closest point, and thus it is possible to see across in clear weather conditions.

They gave their name to Moyle District Council, a local government area in Northern Ireland, and are famed in Irish Celtic Mythology through their association with the Children of Lir.

References

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/ashorthistory/archive/intro19.shtml (accessed 4 March 2007)

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