The Stewarts of Horn Head
The recent opening of Ramsay’s Bar and Lounge on the Square in Dunfanaghy represents the next
chapter in the life of one of the most iconic buildings in Dunfanaghy.
Ramsay’s
The recent opening of Ramsay’s Bar and Lounge on the Square in Dunfanaghy represents the next
chapter in the life of one of the most iconic buildings in Dunfanaghy.
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 not always been like this.
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.
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 or two. The sky is fully of wonderful things to see, but by far the brightest light in the night sky is the Moon. On October 9th, the Hunter’s Moon, also known as the Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon, was high in the evening sky.
The Market Square
In the early 1830s and 1840s, the Stewart landlords embarked on a land reclamation project in the town of Dunfanaghy which completely transformed the centre of the town and turned it into the village that we know today. Prior to the reclamation project, Dunfanaghy Bay as it was known, would lap up to street level […]
Lughnasadh and The Tailteann Games
A Brief Article on the Festival of Lughnasadh and the Irish Olympics – the Tailteann Games
Ards Forest Park – A Brief History
Today, The Ards Forest Parks one of the most popular tourist attractions in County Donegal with walkers and families travelling from far and near to enjoy the walks, trails and all facilities at the park. These facilities include a developed play park, the Coffee Tree Coffee Shop and art installations throughout the park. The Ards […]
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 […]