What does the cryptic crossword clue "Destruction of age-old Northern Irish location (7)" mean?

The definition is "Irish location". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of AGEOLD ("age-old") + N (abbreviation of "Northern") [anagram: "Destruction"] = DONEGAL; definition: "Irish location" The answer is DONEGAL.

Destruction of age-old Northern Irish location (7)

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