Ramsay’s
The recent opening of Ramsay’s Bar and Lounge on the Square in Dunfanaghy represents the nextchapter in the life of one of the most iconic buildings in Dunfanaghy. A visitor to Dunfanaghy Town prior to the early 1830s would have seen a much different landscapeas to what we have now. Back then, Dunfanaghy was a […]
The Bridge of Tears
The Muckish Gap is the name given to a stretch of road which links Creeslough and Letterkenny to Falcarragh. It is a lovely drive in a car and also one of the best rally-driving stages in Europe, if not the world. as it makes its way past the back of Muckish Mountain. It is still […]
The Dunfanaghy and Sheephaven Schools
Nowadays the children of the Dunfanaghy area have their education needs looked after with several local primary schools and their teachers – Holy Cross, Holy Trinity, Faugher, Ballymore and Murroe. In recent years, these schools have undergone some refurbishments and are equipped with the latest technology for learning in a digital age, though it has […]
The Port na Blagh and Dunfanaghy Fair
The Dunfanaghy Fair has been running for decades in our community, and Moses gives us a glimpse into the not so distant past of the events that were once hosted there
The Letterkenny to Burtonport Railway Extension
In recent times there has been much talk about the possibility of the Railway coming back to Donegal after a long period of years. The proposed route is to link Letterkenny to Derry and from there passengers could travel further afield throughout Ireland, both North and South. It’s worth remembering that for a period between […]
The Hunters Moon
Whilst it can often be cloudy in these parts, when we get a chance there are often many things to see in the night sky. From the planes carrying their passengers to and from far flung destinations, to the stars and planets, asteroids and shooting stars, even the International Space Station or even a UFO […]
The Owencarrow Disaster
This week marks the 97th anniversary of the Owencarrow Viaduct disaster when the Derry to Burtonport Train was blown off the Viaduct during a storm, resulting in the loss of four lives. On this day, 97 years ago, the ill-fated train had left Derry Station earlier in the evening. By the time it had reached […]
A Short History of Muckish Mountain
From the Parishes of Doe to Cloughaneely, there is an iconic part of the landscape that is impossible to miss, except perhaps on cloudy days when there’s a low cloud or fog in the way. This is the sight of Muckish Mountain. Muckish has stood overlooking this corner of Donegal for Millenia and has watched […]
The Dunfanaghy Fishing Tragedy
The seas around the Donegal coast have provided a bountiful harvest for fishermen who have ventured to sea. Unfortunately, this occupation has its dangers and to this day deep sea fishing is one of the world’s most dangerous of occupations with many tragedies. One such incident occurred in the Dunfanaghy Bar Mouth when two local […]
The Wreck of The Algores
The top of the mast of the wreck of the Algores is still visible in Dunfanaghy Bar. The Algores was a cargo boat owned and operated by Samuel Grey, owner of the Grey Line Shipping Company in Belfast. In 1925 she left Clare bound for Anterpt in Belgium with a load of flagstones. Unfortunately neither […]