Dun Lewey Centre,/ Ionad Cios Locha

DÚN LÚICHE is a small rural community in the Donegal Gaeltacht, lies in unique scenery at the foot of Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in the County.

Ionad Cois Locha is situated on the shores of Dunlewey Lough in the shadow of the haunting and mysterious Poison Glen.

Welcome, step back in time to the homestead of a famous weaver, hear local tales on our boat trip. Visit our cafe and craft shop.

The weavers cottage:
In the middle of the century many people came to this homestead to visit Manus Ferry, renowned weaver, and to purchase his tweed. These included Henry McIllhiney, Glenveigh Castle, Derek Hill, Glebe House, Sir Sidney Nolan, the famous Australian artist and many others too numerous to mention.

With his craft and using the wool provided by his brother's sheep that grazed the surrounding mountains, the family overcame the hardships that faced most families in the valley. The famed weaver and shepherd lived with their sister who ran the shop and kept house.

Manus's home has been preserved to give the visitor the full flavour of life in Donegal in the middle of the last century.
For more information visit:
www.dunleweycentre.com