5k Fun Run/Walk

Good to see the site being used on an ongoing basis.
It was interesting to read the Boland reference.I do recall
in younger days having a job as relief postman during holiday periods.One route was to the Dunmore area.Often a letter would have to be delivered to Hannah Boland.This most
pleasant and friendly person always insisted on a cup of tea and scon bread,how refreshing this was after the long uphill cycle. This was a welcoming house.
Fionn Gallagher

2/6/2009

Fionn gallagher

Ta muid sa bhaile i ndiaidh deireadh seachtaine iontach againn,ta muid buiocach don choiste ar an obair deanta.
This was a wonderful weekend,the photographic exhibition created a great buzz,the debate and the reminesence in the sean bheric was hillarious.we could relate so much to Fr. Quinn on Sunday.We would get a clip in the ear if we broke the crockery jug that he did.It was great to meet so many old friends in Arus Begley for the cup of tea.
On the street the banter and the fun was mighty.Again the
priest led the show on his bike,it reminded me of a parish priest in the early forties,a Fr Cunningham who came to Falcarragh on a bike from Gortahork on some sunday evenings.
We would meet up with him as children,he gave us two shillings to buy sweets,they were bought in Owen Mc Nultys,he caused many a row when it came to the dividing.
FR.Quinn did not give me anything.
The dinner was an opportunity to really let the hair down.
A wonderful weekend.Thanks to John and Hannah for the hospitality.
Fionn Gallagher

5/6/2009

Fionn Gallagher

fionngallagher@hotmail.com

Kathleen,Fr.Quinn gave a lovely sermon at the reunion mass
on Sunday,he refeered to a shop at his home in his younger days when he broke a crockery jug while filling oil for a shopper.He was scolded for this.You would want to hear the full sermon to value it.
Great to read comments from people so far away.
If you remember Paul our son,he sends his regards.He met
your mother at the gallary and was delighted to talk to her as we all were.
Kathleen and Fionn Gallagher

23/2/2009

Fionn Gallagher

Comhghairdeas ar an ocaid seo a chur ar bun.
The website is a wonderful iniative.Well done
to all who played a part.

16/12/2010

Fionn Gallagher

Comhghairdeas on the new update of the website.It is nice to see good use being made of it and so much emerging that jog
the memories for those of us who are away for years.
Very interested in the Christchurch, New Zealand connection. My wife Kathleen and I have been there on several occasions,
had a wonderful time visiting her relations. On our last visit brother John and his wife Hannah were with us and enjoyed the tours on North and South Island a country really worth visiting.
Keep up the good work.

25/5/2009

Fionn Gallagher

manusferry@googlemail.com

Thanks to John Conaghan on his informative account of the rivers in the area.It does appear a sensible approach.
The talk about these local rivers brings back lovely memories of times spent around the Bawan pool in our younger days watching the skills of those anglers.
The cistenna on the website asks how many of the 1939 football team can be named.A further question could be added to that,How many of these anglers of the 1940 and 1950 period can be named.Johns father could be amongst them.
A further compliment to John for his contributions to BAR SCELTA every monday.
Note a change in my email address following a hijack of my old one.
Looking forward to the reunion.

30/4/2010

fly fisher

carl@eircom.net

shame on cloughaneely angling club who are selling membership for fishing to anglers when rivers are closed. very little work being done to the rivers by caa, and yet they take membership monies. havent even the decency to set up a trout fisherie for the locals, where has the money gone from the past when rivers were fishing well. maybe 15 stiles put up on the bawhan river last year, this is the great job the club is doing. it must be at least 16 years since the stiles were done since the fisheries board done a few last year. you guys couldnt run a bath never mind a fishing club. do the anglers a favour and step down and let someone who cares run the club

Saturday 16/7/2005 1:00 PM

Forristal School of Dance

Modern dance on stage

Saturday 17/7/2004 2:00 PM

Forristal School of Dance ar an Ardan

Modern Dance

3/4/2009

Fr. Manus Ferry msc

Greetings to you preparing for the re-union. I hope all goes well in the lead up and the weekend. It is by accident that I will be home that weekend from England. Well done so far. Fr. Manus

Fun Fair Fun

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Bouncy Castle at Falcarragh Festival Fun Fair July 2010, County Donegal, Ireland

Bumper cars at Fun Fair Falcarragh Festival July 2010, County Donegal, Ireland

Swinging Chairs at Fun Fair Falcarragh Festival July 2010, County Donegal, Ireland

Waltzers at Fun fair at Falcarragh Festival July 2010, County Donegal, Ireland

Monday 19/7/2010 5:00 PM

Fun Fair in the Community Hall 5.00p.m. -10.00p.m.

More photos Fun Fair Fun

Saturday 22/7/2006 1:00 PM

Fun Fair in the Hall all Weekend

Saturday 23/7/2011 12:00 PM

Fun in the Field

More fun than you can shake a stick at: games, madwhackery, bouncing castle and lots of laughs for kids & adults alike! Proceeds to CLG Chloich Cheann Fhaoila Pat Kelly's field (next to Esso station).

Fun Run - Falcarragh Festival 2011

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Fun Run at Falcarragh Festival July 2011, County Donegal, Ireland

Photos by Anne McFadden

Friday 18/7/2008 7:30 PM

Fun Run / Walk starts AIB bank

Fun Run at Falcarragh Festival 2011

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Photos by Anne McFadden

Gailf / Golf

Ballyconnell House
Cloughaneely
Falcarragh
Donegal
Phone: +353 (0)74 9165416

Falcarragh's golf course lies in the shade of Muckish Mountain and is set in the grounds of the historical Ballyconnell Estate amidst mature trees, in true parkland style.
Course measurements: 5566m (6088 yards)
Type: Parkland holes (par): 18 (70)

Sunday 23/7/2006 3:30 PM

Gary Mc Evoy

Rock & Roll Years hits from 50s & 60s

Sunday 18/7/2004 3:30 PM

Gary McEvoy

Rock & Roll Years Hits from the 50s and 60s

Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh National Park is one of six national parks in Ireland. Situated in the Northwest of Co. Donegal, Glenveagh encompasses some 16,000 acres in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains. Such a great wilderness is the haunt of many interesting plants and animals. These lands were managed as a private deer forest before becoming a national park in 1975. With the completion of public facilities Glenveagh National Park was officially opened to the public in 1986.

“A National Park exists to conserve interesting plant and animal communities and associated landscapes in their natural state and, under conditions compatible with that purpose, to provide for appreciation of them by the visiting public.”
Glenveagh National Park is open all year round. Castle, Visitor Centre and Gardens open every day apart from Good Friday and the Christmas period.

Visitor Center
The Glenveagh Visitor Centre is located on the northern end of Lough Veagh, near the edge of the National Park. Its award-winning design incorporates a living heather roof mimicking the surrounding landscape causing minimum disturbance. The extensive displays contained within provide an introduction to the parks natural and built history as well as providing information on walking trails, events etc. Guides on duty will also be happy to provide visitors with information about the park and surrounding area as well as tickets for the park buses.

Glenveagh Castle
Glenveagh Castle is a 19th century castellated mansion and was built between 1867 and 1873. Its construction in a remote mountain setting was inspired by the Victorian idyll of a romantic highland retreat.
It was designed by John Townsend Trench, a cousin of its builder and first owner, John George Adair, with whom he had been raised in Co. Laois. The designer appears to have imitated the style of earlier Irish Tower-houses adding an air of antiquity to the castle. The building stone chose was granite, plentiful in Donegal but difficult to work and allowing for little detail.

The forbidding architecture of the castle is quickly forgotten amidst the varied comforts within. Henry McIlhenny, the last owner of the castle, served the Philadelphia Museum of Art as Curator of Decorative Arts and his expertise in this field is evident throughout the castle. Through time, each room acquired a different character, some roughly in keeping with the period of the house, others freely inventive.

Few of the great houses of Ireland are preserved in this condition, with their original furnishings, and in Glenveagh Castle one catches a glimpse of a lifestyle belonging to an earlier age.

Access to the castle is by guided tour which last approx. 30 mins

Getting Here
Glenveagh National Park is located 24km north-west of Letterkenny and can be reached via the villages of Kilmacrennan or Churchill.

Access from Letterkenny is by the (N56) road through Kilmacrennan, turning left on to the Gweedore road (R255), or alternatively via Church Hill, and past Gartan and Akibbon lakes (R251). This route passes close to both Newmills and the Glebe Gallery.

For more information visit the website www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie

Green Acres Quilts

Green Acres Quilts is for new quilters as well as more experienced quiltmakers.

Stephanie Green shares her craft of quilt making with people with a love of quilts. Whatever your background, interests or skill level, if you love quilts then you will almost certainly find something here at Green Acres Quilts.

Visit Green Acres website for more information:
www.greenacresquilts.com

Monday 17/1/2011 7:00 PM

Green acres Quilts

26/6/2012

Guy Blitgen

gblitgen@pt.lu

Hi,
I am from Comhaltas Luxembourg Branch and I will be in Falcarragh this Sunday 1st of July, for a visiting my old friend Paddy O'Grady. I wrote him a letter several weeks ago, but got no response.I hope he is still living in you village.
I would be glad to have any news from him.
Kind regards

Guy Blitgen / CCE Luxembourg / Vice-President

Friday 18/7/2003 9:15 PM

Gweedore Marching Band

Saturday 22/7/2006 4:30 PM

Heckler's Blues, live music ar an ardan

Saturday 16/7/2005 4:30 PM

Hecklers' Blues ar an Ardán

30/7/2010

Henny Aarts

hennyaarts@eircom.net

My compliments for this great website.
It's a great opportunity to promote "our" An Fál Carrach
Good job to you all.
Henny

Saturday 17/7/2004 4:00 PM

Herenzas - Circo para Todos from Columbia

Pobal Scoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola
€8/€5 Family ticket €20
Tagann Circo Para Todos chugainn ó Columbia lena seó Herenzas (Pobail). Seo an chéad uair dóibh bheith in Éirinn ach tá an-aithne orthu ar fud na hEorpa agus an Mheiriceá Theas mar cheann dena compántaisí is corraitheach atá ag plé le traidisiún an sorcais sa lá atá inniú ann. Déanann siad cleasaíocht le stiteanna agus tuirní tine a bhfuil do-chreidte. Tá'n ceol is an damhsa is an drámaiocht chun tosaigh acu fósta.

Herenzas is a spectacular theatrical cavalcade performed by this group of teenagers and young adults from Cali in Columbia that have enthralled audiences across Europe and beyond. With swirling fire-torches, incredible stilt-walking stunts, hypnotic music and dancing skeletons. Circo Para Todos is an exotic cornucopia of music, theatre, mask and circus.

Duration 50 minutes. Suitable for all ages
Fad a mhaireann 50 nóim

Show performed outdoors in a fully seated amphitheatre

Organised by Earagail Arts Festival. Tickets 00353 74 9120777

Saturday 17/7/2010 12:00 PM

Highland Radio Broadcast from Falcarragh Festival

HMS Wasp

Of the many ships wrecked off the Cloughaneely coast, probably the most celebrated was de "HMS Wasp". This Royal Navy gunboat was wrecked in mysterious circumstances,on the night of 23 september, 1884, when en route to Tory to collect rent and rates, wich the islanders refused to pay.
All but six of a crew of fifty were drowned.
Many people still believe that the islanders caused the boat to sink, by turning the Cursing stone of Tory (Cloch Thoraí) to invoke a curse on the "Wasp".
Others believe that the light in the lighthouse, built in 1832, was put out, in order to lure the frigate onto the rocks.
The islanders denied both claims. A monument was erected in the churchyard of St. Ann's, Church of Ireland Church, Killult, where some of the sailors are buried.
The rock on which the Wasp ran aground, is now known as "Feadán an Wasp". The Andora Star; Rose of Ipswich; Stolwick; and California, were also wrecked on the Cloughaneely coast

Horn Head / Corrán Binne

Horn Head (Irish: Corrán Binne, meaning "Hollow in the Hills") is a peninsula in Donegal, North West Ireland, close to Dunfanaghy. It forms part of Sheephaven Bay.

Horn Head has many remains of Neolithic stone circles, court tombs, passage tombs and prehistoric field boundaries.

Horn Head cliffs rise straight out of the water to a height of about 600ft/180m on the ocean side of the peninsula. They are an internationally important colony for breeding seabirds. Species include the European Shag and the Razorbill. It is designated as an Irish Natural Heritage Area and as a Refuge for Fauna specifically sea birds. Horn Head cliffs are also designated a Special Protection Area and a Special Area of Conservation by the Irish government.

McSwyne's gun is a blow hole on the West side of the peninsula. Previously, during storms, water could be forced through it to a height of 200-300 feet, with a noise that could be heard ten miles away. Although still functional, it is not as spectacular any more. Several people have been killed after getting too close and falling in.

Horn Head has remains of two lookout towers, one from Napoleonic times and one from World War II. Both give views of the Atlantic Ocean and Tory Island

How to Find Us

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By Car:

2.5hr journey from Belfast
4-5 hours from Dublin

Falcarragh is located on the N56 road that travels around the coast of Donegal from Letterkenny to Donegal Town.
Visit AA Route Planner for a detailed outline and map of the route to Falcarragh from your location.

From Letterkenny take the N56 through Kilmacrenan, Creeslough and Dunfanaghy

From Dublin – M1 North, turn off on to the N2 for Omagh, Lifford to Letterkenny

From Belfast, follow directions for Derry on to Letterkenny

From Donegal Town take the N15 to Ballybofey and on to Letterkenny

From Donegal Airport take the road through Annagry to Crolly through to Gort a'Choirce / Gortahork on to Falcarragh

By Air:

Donegal Airport, Carrickfin 074 9542284 From Dublin & Glasgow
Visit Donegal Airport Website

Derry Airport From Glasgow, Manchester, London
Visit Derry Airport Website

Sligo Airport From Dublin
Visit Sligo Airport Website

By Ferry:

Holyhead / Fishguard / Pembroke (UK) to Dublin / Dún Laoghaire

Stranraer / Cairnryan (Scotland) to Larne / Belfast

Stena Line Website
Irish Ferries Website

By Bus:

John McGinley 074 9135201 From Glasgow / Dublin City & Airport / Inishowen
View John McGinley Timetable

Patrick Gallagher Coaches 074 9531107 From Belfast & Derry
View Patrick Gallagher Timetable

Lough Swilly Bus Service From Derry, Local Routes
View Lough Swilly Timetable

Bus Eireann 074 9121309 From all Ireland to Letterkenny
Visit Bus Eireann Website

Feda O' Donnell 074 9548114 From Galway, Sligo & Mayo/ Glasgow
Visit Feda O'Donnell Website

Iascaireachta / Fishing

Falcarragh is located on the Atlantic coast and there are plenty of opportunities for sea angling and fishing in the rivers.
Fishing in Falcarragh:

Game Fishing
Angling Tullaghabegley River
Ray River
Lackagh River
Cloughaneely Angling Association
The Cloughaneely Anling Association was formed in the late 1940's to protect and develop angling on the waters in the parish. The members have been continuously active since then and have undertaken many projects over the years to try to improve angling facilities in the district.
The Association now run the angling in the two catchment areas of the Ray and Tullaghobegley rivers as partners with the Northern Regional Fisheries Board anf the IFI.
The river closures of recent years have been a big set-back to their efforts. The closures on the two local rivers, in common with many other rivers nationally, were brought about by a serious drop in salmon and sea-trout numbers returning to spawn. The drop was so pronounced that it was accepted that the numbers of fish returning to spawn was not high enough to maintain the already low stock of breeding fish in the river systems and that salmon were in danger of becoming extinct in these rivers.
While many reasons can be given for the decline in fish numbers in the recent past, the end result is that both the Ray and Tullaghobegley rivers have been closed to angling for the last three seasons. The net fishery on Ballyness Bay has also been closed.
Unfortunately, while the aim of the closures was praiseworthy, the necessary infrastruction and resources were not put in place to guarantee the success of the project. The absence of anglers on the rivers and the drastic reduction of Fishery protection staff numbers in the last two years has resulted in a big increase in poaching on all rivers in the county, not just in our area. Added to this is the increasing number of seals and cormorants in the estuaries. These are thriving on their diet of scarce salmon and sea-trout as they return to the rivers to spawn. There is a serious lack of joined-up thinking involved in this whole area. There seems little point in spending thousands in buying out netsmen along the coast and closing down angling on the rivers in the name of conservation and at the same time giving a free hand to poachers, seals and cormorants to drive the stocks that are supposed to be protected into extinction.
A valuable asset is quickly being lost. Apart from the social and recreational benefits locally, the revenue from angling tourism that was quite significant to the Falcarragh area in the past has disappeared. At government level nobody has yet woken up to the fact that substantial revenue could be gained annually from promoting angling tourism as a local and nationwide industry. It cannot be promoted with cut-backs.
The Cloughaneely Angling Association are hoping to get a program of bank clearance underway this Autumn in preparation of a possible re-opening of some of the fisheries next spring. The aim would be to provide stiles and footwalks along the river bank to give free access to anglers and walkers. This would be in the hope of getting some of the rivers open in some capacity for the 2011 season. It must be said however that this is an aspiration rather than a promise and is dependent on what figures are received from Department Staff for salmon returns in the autumn.
Angling clubs by the very nature want to have their members out enjoying the fishing on their waters. It has been a very frustrating few years for those interested in promoting their local rivers We would like to thank all our members who have given their support in the last few years when rivers were closed. We would hope that there are better day ahead.
If the rivers are to be re-opened in any capacity the Association will be glad to notify all interested parties when the time comes

Friday 16/7/2004 8:30 PM

Is Mise an Teanga

An Gailearí, An Fál Carrach, FREE
Donegal poet Cathal Ó Searcaigh an dMalcolm Maclean, Co-Editor of An Leabhar Mór, discuss the concept of a global village and how this impacts on Gaelic culture in the context fo the creation of An Leabhar Mór

13/8/2010

J & A DIAMOND

jimanndiamond@btinternet.com

congratulations to the organisers of the meenderry school reunion a very enjoyable event,and a special thought for absent friends.

Joe and Anne Kane's Pottery and Tea room

This is a fabulous place to go and look at the fantastic ceramic wall hangings that Joe now makes and the jewellery that Anne makes. The Kanes live in the most beautiful old rectory house at Moyra, near Falcarragh. Their studio, shop and tea room are in the downstairs section of the house. It is so relaxing to sit in the tea room and sip tea, coffee and eat the most delicious cakes and pies. On a cold day there is a log fire blazing which adds to the atmosphere. I love this place.

6/3/2011

john anthony gallagher

donegaljag@yahoo.co.uk

Great page in need of any help would be honoured

22/5/2009

John Connaghan

johnconnaghan@eircom.net

In reply to the previous comment from Lila re the local rivers being closed I would like to let you know about some of the activities of our local Cloughaneely Angling Association. Although you may not currently be a member of the Association, we thought you might be interested to hear about some of our work.

CAA, in partnership with the Northern Regional Fisheries Board, manages the fishing on the Ray and Tullaghobegley rivers for the benefit of local anglers and visiting anglers. We have access to the resources of the Board for information, technical and practical support. One example of this is the work currently being carried out on the Tullaghobegley river to improve access – clearing banks and installing stiles where needed. The intention is to then do the same on the Ray, before moving on to implement the rest of a comprehensive work programme which the Committee has discussed in detail with the Board and which is aimed at enhancing the quality of angling for members and visitors alike.

Every year for thousands of years, salmon and sea trout have been coming in from the sea and moving up our rivers to spawn. This precious natural resource is part of our heritage; it is reflected in songs and stories that go back to the dawn of our history. Sadly, in recent times and for a variety of reasons, the stocks of these wonderful creatures have become dangerously low. As part of a major effort to turn this around, many rivers have been closed temporarily to fishing until stocks reach safe and sustainable levels again. It is frustrating for all of us anglers that the rivers are closed, but we recognise and accept that this is for the long term good of rivers and anglers alike. Now, an important point in relation to that: although the Ministerial Order closing various rivers technically allows for fishing for sea trout under 40 cms, the Association decided, in the interests of restoring the rivers to healthy stock levels as quickly as possible, to close them to ALL fishing. The Association can do this as we are the managers of the fishery and, as such, have the authority and responsibility to decide whether and when angling on the fishery should be allowed. We ask everyone to respect this decision and to support the Association in its efforts to see the rivers brought back to health as soon as possible.

It is not so long ago that the local fishery was not only a source of great enjoyment for us local anglers but also an important contributor to the the local economy through the many angling tourists attracted by what it had to offer. These visitors stayed in local accomodation, frequented local businesses and brought a welcome and much needed income to the area. It is our hope and aim that our efforts together with you may see that valuable contribution restored. If we are successful in our efforts to restore the fishery, our whole community will benefit.

We hope that this is of interest to you. If you would like to have any further information about the Association and its activities, we will be pleased to provide it on request.

John Connaghan, Chairman, CAA

18/9/2009

John Connaghan

johnconnaghan@eircom.net

To answer a query by Lynn Boland Richardson...there are Meenderry School records available. They are in storage in St Finians NS in Falcarragh. Permission to view can be sought from the Principal, although they may not be removed from the premises.
I don't know if you are aware that there has been a committee set up to work towards a school re-union?

19/6/2011

Joy	sjmcmailbox@gmail.com

Great site, I was looking for information about old Ray church and am wondering where exactly the burial place is of the congregation who were slaughtered in the Cromwellian massacre. I've visited the ruins on several occasions and I can find nothing to indicate where it is...wondering why there is no information available on site about the history of the place. Anyone have any ideas?

15/7/2010

Kathleen

kit_gall@hotmail.com

Great work on the website. Lets hope we continue to promote all the resources we have!
Adh Mór

4/6/2009

Kathleen McGarvey

kitmcgarvey@hotmail.com

The weekend seems to have gone great - from all I have heard and read and from the photos of the goings on in the town. Maith sibh a Mhaire, Manus, Seamus, Patrick, ... and all involved! Great to see such a community spirit in Falcarragh. Long may it continue. Here's to the next reunion. Am curious though - What jug did Fr. Quinn break??? Kathleen, Kaduna, Nigeria

20/1/2009

Kathleen McGarvey

kitmcgarvey@hotmail.com

Ta me i mo shui anseo le beirt bhean as Nigeria agus bean as Argentina - te siad ag amharc ar na griangrafanna, ag eisteach liomsa ag moladh an tra agus na sleibhte agus na daoine agus.... agus ta siad ag caoineadh cionnas nach mbeidh siad abalta dhul go dti an ocaid i mi Bealtaine!
Congrats on the initiative and on this website. I really hope the get-together will be a huge success. I will not be there physically but will be there in thought and prayer. Welcome home to all who do make their way to the hills of Donegal in May. Enjoy!
The website is a great idea. I've lost touch with so many from home, as so many of us have travelled far and wide. This should help to get in touch again or to at least know where people are and what people are at.
Go raibh mile maith agaibh Mary, Manus and whoever else is involved.

Kayaking / Canoeing

Beginners kayaking for groups of 3 - 8 people in Ballyness Bay. Kayaks and buoyancy aids supplied.
Times dependent on tides. Summertime only.
Contact Kathleen Gallagher Tel: 086 404 0035 Email: kittygall@gmail.com

Saturday 21/7/2012 11:00 AM

Kindy workshop for 3-5 year olds

*FREE Kindy Drama workshop for 3 - 5 year olds, accompanied by a parent, will take place in An tSeanbheairic, Falcarragh, on Saturday, 21st July at 11am. Places are limited to 15, so booking is essential on 074-9558100 or email nwireland@helenogrady.co.uk.

This workshop will involve singing, movement, speech, stories and loads of fun!*

Helen O Grady Drama Academy & Aardvark Casting
074-9558100
nwireland@helenogrady.co.uk
www.helenogrady.co.uk
Facebook "Helen O Grady Drama Academy North West Ireland"
nwireland@aardvarkcasting.com

Saturday 21/7/2007 11:00 AM

La an Aonaigh (Fair Day)

Ar an Chroisbhealagh
Local Street Traders, Crafts, Livestock, Journey men and Face painting are back this year again with their variety of craft work on the main Street.

Saturday 16/7/2005 11:00 AM

Lá an Aonaigh (Fair Day) ar an Chroishbhealagh

Local Street Traders, Crafts, Livestock
Journey men are back this year again with their variety of craft work on the Main Street

Also Coco the Clown - Childrens’ Face Painting

Saturday 17/7/2004 11:00 AM

Lá an Aonaigh (Fair Day) ar an Chroishbhealagh

Local Street Traders, Crafts, Livestock
Journey men are back this year again with their variety of craft work on the Main Street

Saturday 19/7/2003 11:00 AM

Lá an Aonaigh - Fair Day

Local Street Traders, Crafts, Livestock, Sheep Shearing at the Crossroads.

Attic Bench Sale - clear it out, bring your own table, street space must be booked.

Saturday 1/10/2011 12:00 PM

Lá Teaghlaigh

Paistí Le Chéile-Sponsored Pram Push!

As part of Lá Teaghlaigh there will be a Sponsored Pram Push. Proceeds will be shared between the Concern Worldwide Infant Feeding Programme in Somalia (75%) and Paistí Le Chéile Parent and Toddler Group (25%). The pram push takes place around Falcarragh on October 1st at 1pm starting at the YARD Youth & Community Centre. Sponsorship cards are available from Siopa Pobail.

Lá Teaghlaigh an Fhál Carraigh ag teacht gan mhoill
Tá an 7ú lá spraoi teaghlaigh bliantúil beartaithe le bheith sa YARD ar an chéad deireadh seachtaine de Dheireadh Fómhair. Tá muid ag cuardach oibrithe deonacha le cuidiú linn, díoltóirí stainníní margaidh chun tábla a chur in áirithe, amhránaithe agus ceoltóirí chun a gcuid tallainne a thaispeáint! Cuir scairt ar Paul 086 084 1433 nó Rosemary ar 0749180111 chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil.

24/2/2009

lila swane

lilaswane@yahoo.co.uk

get the rivers opened for fishing this summer no point in having rivers closed for years its is one way of geting rid of visitors to the area

Lios an Easa B&B

Eileen Diver
Tel: 07491 80581 / 086 2735345

Email: eileenmdiver@gmail.com
Website: www.donegal-bb.com

Saturday 17/7/2010 3:30 PM

Live music with Clement Clark

Loinnir - An Cosán Glas 17 July 2010

Sculpture Trail on Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh
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E-Typal by Anne McGill Loinnir Sculpture Trail by An Cosán Glas 17 July 2010 Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh, Cloughaneely, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Coastline by Anjo Carr part of the Loinnir Sculpture Trail by An Cosán Glas 17 July 2010 Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh, Cloughaneely, Co. Donegal, Ireland

The New Sound 1 by Ruth Lyons part of the Loinnir Sculpture Trail by An Cosán Glas 17 July 2010 Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh, Cloughaneely, Co. Donegal, Ireland

From the Deep by Seamus Kennedy part of the Loinnir Sculpture Trail by An Cosán Glas 17 July 2010 Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh, Cloughaneely, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Mealladh (Temptation) by Máire Nic Fhearraigh part of the Loinnir Sculpture Trail by An Cosán Glas 17 July 2010 Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh, Cloughaneely, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Na Snáthadáin by Leanne Mc Laughlin part of the Loinnir Sculpture Trail by An Cosán Glas 17 July 2010 Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh, Cloughaneely, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Sunday 18/7/2010 10:00 PM

Loinnir - An Cosán Glas - Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh

Admission Free, 10-12pm

Sculpture Trail

Rian Dealbhóireachta

Picture is of Sculpture no. 18 'Return of the Goddess by Aoife Valley

More photos Loinnir - An Cosán Glas 17 July 2010

Saturday 17/7/2010 10:00 PM

Loinnir - An Cosán Glas - Magheraroarty Beach / Trá Mhachaire Rabhartaigh

Admission Free, 10-12pm

Sculpture Trail

The spectacular surrounding landscape of Magheraroarty near Gortahork with its stunning beach, sand dunes and mountain views will once again form the backdrop for the dramatic open-air exhibition of illuminated sculpture, film and music. Twelve artists along with local children will present newly created large-scale sculptures, which will light up and come alive as daylight fades and the night descends. The night-time trail induces a beguiling, enthralling and magical atmosphere. The location becomes dreamlike, as the sounds of music harmonising with the sculptures and the unique setting engender a sense of wonder and enchantment for all the family. Please note: Trail distance: 3.5km, access via Magheraroarty Pier Road with parking available at pier (Please follow signs). Limited disabled parking also available beside trail. Ground will not always be level. Visitors are advised to wear suitable clothing and to bring a torch.

Rian Dealbhóireachta

Beidh tírdhreach mórthaibhseach Mhachaire Rabhartaigh in aice le Gort an Choirce, agus a thránna áille, a dhumhacha agus radharcanna sléibhe, mar shuíomh arís i mbliana do thaispeántas drámatúil faoin aer de dhealbhóireacht lasta, scannáin agus ceol. Déanfaidh dhá ealaíontóir déag, le cois páistí áitiúla, dealbha móra úra a chruthú, a lasfaidh agus a éireoidh beoga le clapsholas gach tráthnóna. Beidh atmaisféar meallacach agus draíochtach i gceist ar an rian dealbhóireachta oíche seo. Is cinnte go rachaidh an ceol, na dealbha agus áilleacht na háite i gcion go mór ar gach ball den teaghlach, idir óg agus sean. Tabhair do d’aire: Fad an riain: 3.5km, bealach isteach ar bhóthar Ché Mhachaire Rabhartaigh; páirceáil ar fáil ar an ché (lean na comharthaí). Páirceáil theoranta do dhaoine faoi mhíchumas ar fáil in aice leis an rian. Ní bheidh an talamh ar fad cothrom. Iarrtar ar chuairteoirí éadaí fóirsteanacha a chaitheamh agus tóirse a thabhairt leo.

21/3/2013

louis hemmings

louis@samovarbooks.com

in a few weeks i will be publishing my father's account of the establishment of Donegal Design & his weaving days in 1950's Donegal.

i wonder would your website be be able to give links to my father's book. it you reply i can send you a publicity pdf that gives a better idea and it is very colourful in appearance

you may possibly have seen a brief excerpt of his Donegal weaving experiences in the DONEGAL ANNUAL 2012 issue.

thank you for reading this

30/8/2009

Lynn Boland Richardson

macboland@rogers.com

My grandfather joseph Boland and his siblings Cormack and hannah all went to Meenderry school. They walked up across the hill in front of their home in Meencarricka or upper dunmore as it is known now.
they would have been there when the school first opened in 1908 or 09.
Do you have the early school records..the register for that time period?
Best of luck with your reunion

Saturday 19/7/2003 3:00 PM

Macalla ar an Ardán

9/12/2010

Mae Sharkey

aandmmc@paradise.net.nz

Ainm / Name : Mae Sharkey
Ríomhphost / Email : aandmmc@paradise.net.nz
Fón / Telephone : 64 (03)384-9745
Ceist / Question : Living in Christchurch, NZ and coming from Shroughanrea I am always interested in the latest News from Falcarragh

21/9/2009

Máire Nic Gairbhe-Uí Bhaoill

mnicgairbhe@eircom.net

Mar pháirt den deireadh seachtaine ‘An Fálcarrach le Chéile’ bhí seisiún bríomhar diospóireachta ina ndéarnadh plé ar féidireachtaí an cheantair.
Tháinig a lán smaoine chun tosaigh a thiocfaí dhul chun tairbhe don cheantar ó thaobh saol sóisíalta, cultúrtha, turasóireachta agus tionsclaíochta de.
Táimid ag tabhairt cuireadh anois do chlubanna / eagraiochtaí / lucht gnó an cheantair theacht chuig cruinni chun cur leis an mbunchloch seo.

A lively and stimulating discussion took place as part of the Think Tank held during ‘An Fálcarrach Le Chéile’ weekend last June.

The discussion generated many ideas that, if followed through should be of benefit to the social, cultural, tourist and industrial development of the town and surrounding area.

We would like each club / association / group / interested party or individuals to send representative(s) to a follow up meeting to build on the foundations laid.

This meeting will take place in:

An tSeanbheairic
Dé Céadaoin (Wednesday) 30/9/2009
7.30 pm

Ag súil go mbeidh tú linn.

29/5/2010

margaret dolan

maggiepdolan@hotmail.com

great school

4/3/2011

mark ferry

moyraman@gmx.com

hello my name is mark and i live in falcarragh and i think it is a verry nice place

12/6/2009

Martin Gallagher

Thanks to all for a very enjoyable weekend. Appreciated the effort of the all the organisers.

well done.

13/7/2010

Mary Bonar

marybonar@eircom.net

Meenderry School Reunion

Looking forward to seeing all former Meenderry School Band members at band practice in the Shanrock Bar on Friday the 16th July at 8 o'clock. Beidh Failte roimh uilig. For more informatin please contact Eileen Mc Fadden 087 6375765.

12/2/2011

mary doran

marydoran71@eircom.net

Hi.I live in fallcarragh.And I love it.It is a very lovely and lively town.I would give it 100/100.There are many shops like centra,cost cutters,greens and loads more.There is a school is well.And some day I want it to be a famous place.From mary dorans daughtar,eva.

7/6/2009

Mary Geaney

mandlkavanagh@eircom.net

Thanks to all of you who organised the Falcarragh Renunion,we really enjoyed the weekend!
Always love coming home but with the weather being so good, loads around and events to suit young and old it made it extra special.
Obviously it took a lot of time and work to organise so well done.Looking forward to the next one!
Mary+Liam Kavanagh+Co.

13/12/2010

mary isle of man

pearl@cheerful.com

Fantastic website, some great history just a pity I didn't learn it when I was at school!!!
keep up the good work.
Mary Callaghan (Tandy)

25/5/2009

Mary Mc Garvey

mnicgairbhe@eircom.net

Dia Daoibh arís
Safe journey to all who are travelling home for weekend and a special thanks to all who are making the effort. Beidh fáilte speisialta romhaibh uilig. Be sure and have your dinner dance ticket booked in advance, dance and function for ticket holders only.
Adh mór
Mary

13/5/2009

Mary Mc Garvey

mnicgairbhe@eircom.net

Buíochas dóibh sin uilig a scríobh i leabhar na gcuairteoirí. Tá súil ag an gcoiste go mbainfidh sibh uilig sult as an deireadh seachtaine. Déan cinnte go bhfuil do thicéad agat don damhsa oíche Dhómhnaigh - tá éileamh mór orthu.
Looking forward to meeting lots of old friends over the weekend. The committee sincerely hope all from Falcarragh who are at home or coming home for the Reunion will enjoy the craic and make the most of this opportunity to renew old acquaintances. Hope you all have your outfit organised for 'Stepping Back in Time' on Sunday afternoon!
Special thanks to all who gave or sent photographs.

ón gcoiste

13/2/2009

Mary Mhic Suibhne

suibhnem@eircom.net

Maith sibh Mary Manus & an coiste - ann obair deanta agaibh. Adh mór

Maureen Byrne Dancers

Maureen Byrne Dancers (Rí Oga Academy) at the Falcarragh Events Festival 17 July 2010, County Donegal, Ireland

Saturday 17/7/2010 12:30 PM

Maureen Byrne Dancers

See Videos in the Photo Gallery Maureen Byrne Dancers

12/5/2009

Mauriann Barton

mauriannbarton@yahoo.com

Hello,
My grandmother, Sophia Dugan Gardner, was born in Falcarragh, and I know that there are still many relatives living in the area. Hope your reunion is successful...wish I could attend.
Mauriann Gardner Barton (Neil and Betty Gardner's daughter)

Saturday 16/7/2005 8:30 PM

McElhinney Ceilí Band ar an Ardan

27/12/2010

Michael Ewacha

michael_tml@hotmail.com

Hi there,
My name is Michael Ewacha, I'm from Vancouver, B.C., Canada. I was just wondering if anyone has any information on a Laurence Michael Hughes. He was born March 1st, 1886 in Falcarragh. His address is only stated as Ballyconnel. His father was Lawrence Hughes, and his mother was Catherine Tighe. He's my great grandfather, and i've been trying to find distant relatives, but have had no luck in doing so. I first thought he was born just outside Kellygordon and Ballybofey, but have recently discovered that he was in fact born in Falcarragh. I know it's a long shot, but thought that i'd give it a shot. Thanks, and great website!

Michael Ewacha

Monday 31/10/2011 7:00 PM

Na Pictiúirí sa Yard

Monday 24/10/2011 7:00 PM

Na Pictiúirí sa Yard

Na Pictiúirí sa YARD

On Monday the 24th October the film Oranges and Sunshine will be screened. This contemporary Jim Loach film tells the true story of social worker Margaret Humphreys (Emily Watson), who uncovered the scandal of the organised deportation of children in care from Britain to Australia. Almost single-handedly, and against great odds, Margaret reunited thousands of families and brought the brought authorises to account for this devastating injustice. Doors open at 7pm for tea/coffee before the screening at 7.30pm. A cover charge of €3 is suggested to cover the running costs. There will be a post-screening discussion for those who wish to stay and discuss the film further.

Navigational training Dun Luiche 2010

Some of the students in Dun Luiche .... on their navigational training day out .... this course was held in the tSean Bheairic last Autumn and this is the Second Year Class going thru their paces ..

Navigaition group in Dun Luiche, Co. Donegal Ireland Autumn 2010

Click above for larger images

2/6/2009

Neil&Denise Kelly

denise.oleart@hotmail.com

Just want to say a big congratulation to all .It was a very good weekend.we realy enjoyed every bit of it.Did not get on walks as childern to small but every other event was very enjoyable and the children had good fun as well.Had great night on sunday danced the night away.maith sibh heres to the next one.

News / Nuacht

Nuacht

Imleabhar 3 - Uimhir 349
15 Feabhra 2013

Cloughaneely Golf

On a very wet Sunday Feargal Kilfeather returned a card of
36 points, one ahead of Joe Doherty. Thomas Mc Clafferty
was third on 33pts.. The soup, organised by incoming captain
James O Meara, was a very welcome treat afterwards. The
AGM takes place on Friday 15th, at 8:00 pm , all welcome
and please make an effort to be there. Cloughaneely play
Dunfanaghy this Saturday an current club and team captain,
Brian Mc Gee has the necessary phone numbers. The
Last Man Standing is down to 74 with Liverpool and City
causing most of the grief this week. Thanks again for your
support. Drive in scramble for new captains will take place
this Sunday at 10:00 am. In the monthly Lotto Draw, Noel
O Gallchóir won the €200. Tony Doohan and Patrick Mc
Ginley get €100 each. John O Donnell, Rose mc Gee, John
Keyes, Barbara/Roger Boyd, Ted Germaine, Ultan Faherty,
Peter Day and Francis Boyle get €50 each

Band lotto

Congratulations to jackpot winner Kevin Barrett €1,420.
Winning numbers 4,5,7,8,9,10,next weeks draw, Ostan loch
altan jackpot €700

progessive 25

1st Packie and Danny Mc Geever. 2nd John Joe Doyle,
Hughie Ferry

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Falcarragh’s St. patrick’s Day Parade will take place on
Sun. 17th March at 3.30pm. All community groups, schools,
businesses and anyone interested are invited to take part. For
more info Contact Edie mc Fadden, Centra, or Joe Ruddy,
special days

Can’t Pay Won’t Pay

Members from Co. Donegal campaigns opposing austerity
(Can’t Pay Won’t Pay Cloch Cheann Fhaola, Donegal
Action Against Austerity and Can’t Pay Won’t Pay Donegal
Inclusive), attended a large rally in Sligo on Saturday 9th
February which was organised by the Irish Congress of
Trade Unions (ICTU). Organisers estimated upwards of
6,000 people attended from counties around the North West.
Other protest marches took place in Dublin, Cork, Galway,
Limerick and Waterford. Upwards of 100,000 protestors in
total attended nationwide with a message to the government
that austerity is not working and the citizens of the country
are saying ‘enough is enough’.

Bocsaí Múirín ar Díol

Tá bocsaí múirín de chuid na Comhairle Contae ar díol anois
ag na Tithe Gloine i gCill Ulta. €13.00 an ceann. Dóigh
mhaith le do chuid múirín féin a dhéanamh agus laghdú a
dhéanamh ar an bia a fhágann boladh cáidheach sa bhocsa
bruscair – ag coinneáil do chuid bruscair níos glaine agus
níos tirime. Más mian leat ceann a cheannach ba cheart
scairt a chur ar Seán Ó Duibhir ag 074 918 0994.

Pobal Eascarrach,
Ballina Resource Centre

Tel. 074 9180571 www.pobaleascarrach.com
Beginners Sign Language Course: If interested contact
074 9180571. Yoga for Beginners: Tuesday night @ 8pm.
6 week course. Cost €60. Date to be confirmed. Digital
Photography: Tuesday night, 7pm-9pm. Starting 12th
February. 6 week course. Cost €60. A few places still
available. First Aid Courses: Anyone interested call to
register. Date and cost to be confirmed. Still a few spaces
available. Circuit training: Tuesday and Thursday @7pm.
Attic & Cavity Wall insulation: Application forms for Attic
& Cavity wall insulation available at the Resource Centre.
Óige Na Gaeltachta: has arranged a day of activities for
young people to be held here in the Resource Centre this
Saturday the 16th February from 10 – 3pm. There will be
a charge of €5 per child. This covers lunch, drink and entry
fees. This promises to be a great day for 7 – 12yr old and not
to be missed. Ring 07491 80571 to book a place or text their
names to 0861988830

Na Tithe Gloine

Tá Pór Prátaí Luath , oiniúin agus ábhair Múirín ar fáil sna
Tithe Gloine i gCill Ulta, An Fálcarrach, – 074 180994
lancu@eircom.net

Clárú/Enrolment Scoil Fhionáin

Clárú do Meán Fómhair 2013 sa scoil ar an 19ú Feabhra
ón 10 go dtí 2.30. Enrolment for September 2013 will take
place in the school on Tuesday February 19th from 10 to
2.30.

Pobail le Chéile

Singing Lessons: In the Yard every Thursday, under 12s
5-6pm, over 12s 6-7pm cost €3 per class. Come along
& learn some new songs, practise breathing techniques,
group singing & different styles. There will also be song
writing workshops with the over 12s! Contact Pobail le
Chéile 074-9180111 or text Paul-086 084 1433.Cumann
Cairdeas: every Tuesday morning at the Yard 11am –
Tuesday 12th pancake making with Cordelia, 19th February
– Gentle relaxation and exercise, 26th Celebrating the
9th Birthday of the Cumann Cairdeas group with fun and
music. “Connexions” Grúpa cairdeas úr do dhaoine faoi
mhíchumas: Chas roinnt daoine áitiúla leis an chumann
charthanacht an Fhondúireacht Cedar chun grúpa cairdeas de
dhaoine fásta le míchumas a bhunadh ar mhaith leo buaileadh
le chéile go rialta le haghaidh cupán tae agus comhrá, turais
chuig an phictúrlann, club DVD, siúlóidí nó cibé mas mian
leat! Buailfidh an grúpa le chéile i Siopa Caife Tom ar an
18ú de Feabhra agus and 4ú lá do Márta. Chun tuilleadh
eolas cuir scairt nó téacs chuig Paul ag Pobail le Chéile (086
0841433) nó David (086 2201345) Pobail le Chéile cruinniú
ginearálta bliantúil: Beidh an cruinniú oscailte seo ar siúil
ar tráthnóna Cheadaoine an 27ú lá de Feabhra ón 7-8 a chlog.
Tá fáilte roimh achan dhuine ag ar cruinniú agus táimid ag
súil go dtiocfaidh daoine le smaointe agus moltaí maidir le
obair Pobail le Chéile i 2013. Beidh tae agus caife ar fáil
fosta. Community Garden: starting back at the YARD. Are
you interested in learning about growing? Would you like to
be part of the ‘Green’ team who meet up at the YARD? Then
come along on Tuesday 26th February 10am to the Polytunnel
and community garden at the YARD to ‘sign-up’ for
2013. We already have a number of local men who would
like to get together to get the indoor and outdoor raised beds
operational and planted up for the start of the season. Come
along, we will be exchanging ideas, tips and seeds, tea and
biscuits must be enjoyed as well. To put your name down for
the ‘Green’ team call Pobail le Chéile on 074 9180111 or text
Paul on 086 0841433. Are you or your group interested
in making this a healthier community? There will be a
community meeting of the Derryveagh Community Health
Forum on Monday 18th February at Garradh Cholmcille on
Station Road in Falcarragh starting at 7pm to share ideas for
a healthier community. All local health and social groups
in the new Primary Health Care Team area (Creeslough,
Dunfanaghy, Falcarragh & Gortahork) will be invited.
We want to talk about ways to make health better, identify
problems and make proposals to improve services, facilities
and share a better understanding on community. Ring Paul
(074 9180111) Beaut Camp! Are you ready?: The YARD is
planning a special short course before Easter for girls 12-15
on all you wanted to know about beauty, health and makeup
tips. Learn the secrets of the professionals and the money
saving tricks. Find out how to make your own safe, herbal
treatments and how to make real positive changes in how
you look and feel. We’ll put the blush in blusher and the
US into gorgeous! Contact Aisling on 0749180111 or text
‘beaut’ to 0860841433! RING NOW- places very limited.

Cloughaneely GAA

A reminder to all U15 & U16s that training will take
place this Thursday evening from 7 - 8pm in the school
gym. Thanks to Paddy Hegarty who visited the Club last
week and trained the underage coaches. Seniors will play
Glenties at home, Reserves away, in the first round of the
Gaeltacht. Beidh an tarraingt do na Craobh Chomórtais
2013 Sinsearach Radio na Gaeltachta ar siúl ar an Satharn
seo chugainn í nDoire Beaga . The draw for the 2013 Radio
na Gaeltacht Senior Football Championship will take place
this Saturday 16th February in Derrybeg. Seo a leanas na
daoine a beith ag glacadh páirte i Scór sinsir Dé Sathairn
seo chugainn i nGleann Fhinne ar 7.30 i.n. Ádh mór do gach
duine. Amhránaíocht Aonaoir - Treasa Kelly, Scéalaíocht
- Dennis Doohan, Bailéad Ghrúpa - Barbara Ferry,
Pauline Mcgarvey, Mary Murray, Caitriona Kelly and Eva
Fisher, Tráth na gCeisteanna - Paddy McClafferty, Dennis
Doohan, Rince Seit - Barbara Ferry, Denise O’Leary, Máire
McManus, Anne McFadden, Carmel Ferry, Mary Harkin,
Helena McClafferty, Pauline McGarvey. Many thanks to
those who attended the GAA Disco on Saturday night in
Óstán Loch Altan.

Magheroarty Community Centre

Tráth na gceist tábla: Beidh tráth na gceist tábla i dTeach
Choll Mhachaire Rabhartaigh Dé Domhnaigh seo an 17ú
chun sochar Club Óige Chríost Rí. Buíochas do Danny Harkin
(tiler) os urraíocht duaiseanna oíche Dhomhnaigh an 10ú.
Tógadh €181, buíochas mór do gach duine a thainig amach.
Circuits: Has your New Year’s resolution to get fit gone out
the window and those extra pounds gained at Christmas still
hanging around? Then dedicate yourself to attending fitness
training every Monday & Friday in Magheroarty Community
Centre from 7 – 8, also on Tues and Thurs mornings from 10
– 11. Get back on track, get motivated and dedicated and you
will be guaranteed to see and feel the results. Creel Making:
Funding has been received from Donegal VEC to run a creel
making class in Magheroarty Community Centre. To do this we
need to know in advance how much willow to order, if you’re
interested or would like to find out more please call Mary on
0863174260. We would hope to run this course over a weekend
in March. Cost of course including materials is €65.

An t-Sean Bheairic

Singing workshops for children aged 7 - 12, le Patricia Nic
Ruairí, starting Saturday 23rd February. Ranganna ó 11.30am -
1.30pm. Free of charge. Tá na ceardlanna saor in aisce. 074 91
80655 - www.antseanbheairic.com

30/9/2009

Noreen Kilgannon

Great news,that a date has been set for the Meenderry School Reunion, that is something to look forward to next year, Please God!

3/1/2011

Noreen Kilgannon

Hi to Michael Ewacha

The 1901 and 1911 census is now free online.
National Archives - Census of Ireland
Browse Census
Select Donegal

Falcarragh used to be called Crossroads, by some of the old folks in my youth.

Hope this is of some help.

26/5/2011

Noreen Kilgannon

Just to let everyone know, we are enjoying the Irish Show, here in Northampton, every Tuesday, on Inspiration FM, between 6 - 8pm. The show is hosted by Joe Strong, son of Christina McFadden, Newtown, and John Connor, the son of an Armagh man. NEWTOWN`s claim to fame.

25/6/2011

Noreen Kilgannon

There is some information available on the internet, on Ray Church and Cross.

29/6/2012

Noreen Kilgannon(McFadden)

Hi Everyone, I see nothing has been added to guestbook, since my last entry. There must be something that has happened lately in Falcarragh, worthy of a mention. Have all the eyesore buildings, debated in the reunion, some years back, been done up yet? My seventy something cousin Eileen, made her first trip to Ireland last month, along with her daughter Chris, and really enjoyed meeting some of the family, and the fuss that was made of her. This is all for now, as I do not want to be writing to a site, if it is not being used now.

7/6/2009

Noreen(McFadden) Kilgannon

Back home again. We really enjoyed the reunion weekend, and the glorious weather made it all the more enjoyable! The opening night was great, and enjoyed all the people that I met. It was lovely meeting up with old school friends, female and male, and recalling old times. The parades were lovely and,got some great photographs of the children in their uniforms looking so proud.
The Dinner Dance was very good also, and we shared our table with the Sweeney family, Mrs McAuliffe, Greta. Maurice and his wife.Had some lovely chats.
The band was brilliant, and enjoyed watching everyone out dancing and enjoying themselves! We left when the Disco started, as my poor eardrums cannot cope with loud sounds anymore - My three Sons finished them off years ago, having to listen to three types of music blaring around the house, simultaneously!
Our Holiday continued to be good as we set off for Galway, on Monday afternoon. We gave Kathleen McCallion, a lift back to her home in Sligo, and we did not stop talking the whole way, it was lovely! Frank, thought there was something wrong with me, as he never heard me talk so much! Frank, surprised me, when he wanted to stop and see Biddy O`Barnes pub. After over thirty years of driving past it, now, he wanted to see it! The reason being, that at work when he says the wife is from Donegal, they ask him if he visited Biddy`s, and its a great source of embarrassment, when he has to admit, that he was never in it. Kathleen, was never in it either, so we enjoyed a very pleasant half hour there. Had some refreshments and the staff gave us some complimentary sandwiches. Took some photos, and set off once again.
After dropping Kathleen, off, we visited some more friens in Sligo. It was midnight when we reached Galway.
Frank, enjoyed his stay, and seeing his sister Bridie and her husband Bill, whom we often stayed with over the years , and enjoyed their hospitality!
Well, that is all for now, and hope that there is another reunion, in the near future! Well done, Mary, Seamus, Manus and Patrick! Best wishes, Noreen

26/5/2009

Noreen(McFadden) Kilgannon

Hello, just a quick note to say how much we are enjoying James Doohan, on Countdown - and wish him luck! We will miss the programme tomorrow, as we are heading off for the Reunion. It`s a lovely lead up to the reunion, which will also be a huge success - with all the hard work of the Committee over the past year.
Enjoyed John Connaghan`s piece about the rivers.
Best wishes, Noreen

23/9/2009

Noreen(McFadden) Kilgannon

Thank you Maire, for answering my question, and it is nice to know that there may be more interesting things happening in the future.

Thanks also to Seamus Doohan, for the DVD`s he got done for the reunion.I sent one to my cousin Eugene McFadden, who is doing the family tree, and is keen to learn what life was like in the area in the in his parents time. He enjoyed the DVD and John McCarry`s cd, and sends his thanks to John.I loaned the second DVD to family to enjoy. Must order another one!

12/8/2009

Noreen(McFadden) Kilgannon

Hello again,
What a shame, after all the excitement leading up to the Festival, that the Guestbook seems to have come to an end. No comments about whether the Festival, has made any difference to Falcarragh, improving it or otherwise!

Anyway, received John McCarry`s CD yesterday, and I think it is great, and love listening to it - and Frank, likes it too. Well done, John. Your cousin Nuala, had it stuck in her CD player within minutes of handing it to her.

Hope some more stories appear on the Guestbook, as it is nice to know what is going on. Best wishes, Noreen

9/5/2009

Noreen(McFadden) Kilgannon

Hello again! Well, the last twelve months have flown, and am still looking forward to Falcarragh Reunion, and please God, that we`ll make it. Have my tickets booked for the Dinner Dance - and Seamus Doohan, said the ticket sales are going well, so make sure to get yours in time!
Had a surprise yesterday, My "Little" brother Tony texted me to say The Falcarragh Committee, have invited him to open the festival - what an honour, and he is delighted!
Looking forward to seeing old school friends - Kathleen Sweeney, Gracie Sharkey and many more, I hope!
My husband Frank is from Galway, and after listening to me going on about the Reunion this past year, he is looking forward to it now himself.
Also looking forward to meeting Paddy & Madge O Grady, who were near neighbours of ours for years - and Paddy used to take us Newtown ones out for drives on a Sunday afternoon, up to Glenveagh and other places - a very generous man! Best wishes, Noreen

23/2/2009

Noreen(McFadden) Kilgannon

I am really looking forward to the Falcarragh Reunion, and hope to meet up with old friends - that is, if we can still recognize each other! Thank you to all who are involved with the reunion and making this day possible - the hard work will be worth it! Best wishes to all!

Friday 20/7/2007 8:00 PM

Official lunch of Joe Kanes Book A Taste of Poetry 'A Night of Jazz' in the Golf Club free

Joe Kane will read from his new collection: The Boy Who Nearly Won the Texaco Art Competition. The title poem of this collection won the Arvon International Poetry Competition '04. Over the past few years his poems have been short-listed for a number of international awards and been nominated for the American Pushcart Prize '05. The New York Review of Books, The Times, The New Writer and other journals have published his work. The legendary Gay McIntyre, saxophonist and clarinettist will be joined by Damian Evans, double bass; David Lyttle, percussion; and Paul McIntyre, piano.

Friday 22/7/2011 8:30 PM

Official Opening Féile an Fhálcarraigh and Youth Open Mike Entertainment

For Youth Open Mike Entertainment - Contact Con 086 190 0299. Ar an Ardán, (on stage)

Friday 11/11/2011 12:00 PM

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child

Team Hope are once again operating the Christmas Shoebox Appeal for children. If you are interested in giving a shoebox filled with small gifts for children in war stricken countries you can get the shoeboxes and leaflets at Siopa Pobail. All boxes have to be returned by Friday 11th November to ensure delivery in time for Christmas.

Friday 15/7/2005 9:30 PM

Oscailt Oifigiúil - Official Opening

Fr. Michael Sweeney - Donegal Man of the Year

Friday 16/7/2004 9:30 PM

Oscailt Oifigiúil - Official Opening

Friday 20/7/2007 9:30 PM

Oscailt Oifigiuil / Official Opening with Cathal Gallagher

Oscailte Dearcadh Siar

Oscailte Dearcadh Siar (2)

Sunday 6/11/2011 12:00 AM

Paistí le Chéile

Na Pictiúirí sa YARD/Halloween Double Bill

On Monday 31st October Cinema Paradiso will be celebrating Halloween with a double bill of movies, starting with Donnie Darko, which propelled a young Jake Gyllenhaal to international stardom. It was rated No.2 in Empire's list of the "Greatest Independent Films of All Time". As darkness falls in Falcarragh there will be some light relief in the form of romantic zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead. Doors open at 7pm for tea/coffee before the screening at 7.30pm. A cover charge of €3 is suggested to cover the running costs. Eolas: 074 9180111

Cumann Cairdeas

There will be a talk from Bernice Alcorn at Cumann Cairdeas on Tuesday 1st November. Bernice is a representative for Team Hope’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal and she will update the group on the appeal and which countries the boxes will be sent to. Cumann Cairdeas is an active age group which meets every Tuesday at 11am in the YARD. Eolas: 074 9180111

Paistí le Chéile

The group purchased some new toys recently thanks to their sponsored Pram Push at La Teaghlaigh in October. They would like to thank all those who supported their fundraiser which raised €75 for the group and €250 for Concern. The parent and toddler group meet every Thursday from 10am at Garradh Cholm Cille Centre (near Falcarragh Fire Station). Babies are welcome too! Eolas: 074 9180111

Thursday 27/10/2011 10:00 AM

Páistí le Chéile

Páistí Le Chéile

Danielle Roeselfen will be performing a puppet show at the Parent & Toddler Group on Thursday 27th October at Garradh Chom Cille. Group meets every week from 10am. New parents/grandparents always welcome. There will an evening of First Aid for Babies and Children at Garradh Cholm Cille on Wednesday 26th October from 7-9pm. All welcome

Friday 15/7/2005 9:00 PM

Paráid Banna Ceoil

Friday 20/7/2007 9:00 PM

Paraid Banna Ceoil

Friday 16/7/2004 9:00 PM

Paráid Banna Ceoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola

Band Parade

8/1/2009

patrick

plmcg@gofree.indigo.ie

wow looks like mardi gras id want to come to this place myself

21/3/2011

Paul Holdaway

paulhicf@hotmail.com

Would like to thank the organisers and the people who took part in the Patricks day parade.It was good to have a bit of fun in these dark times and the joy of the watching children was priceless.We bought a house in Killult recently and it was our first experience of the local parade.Enjoyed the Sham Rocks too.Well done to all involved.Thanks.

Place Names - Logainmneacha

Reproduced with permission from 'Cloughaneely, Myth & Fact' by Gerry McLaughlin, pub Johnswood Press Ltd, 2002

Place names give us an insight in to our physical environment and cultural heritage. Most place names originate whether from the landscape, natural vegetation, prominent people or settlements. Place names in use today are, in general, anglicised forms of the Gaelic origin. The following are place names and interpretations of townlands and islands in Cloughaneely.
Ailt. Steep-sided glen or ravine
Altan Altán. The little glen, ravine of streamlet
Ardsbeg. Na h-Árdaí Beaga. The small hills or hillocks.
Ardsmore. Na h-Árdaí Móra / An Árdaidh Mhór. The big hills
Ballina /Bellina. Baile an Átha
Ballintemple. Baile an Teampaill. The Town of the church
Ballyboes / Ballboe. Baile na Bó. The town of the cows.
Bally boe was an old land measurement:
Ballybetagh. The Ballybetagh was sub-divided into the following

Quarter. (quarter of Ballybetagh.) Ceathrú e.g. Ceathrú Ceanainn?
Ballyboe (one third of Quarter). About 480 acres
Seisreach (one third of Ballyboe) Seisreacha. Talts. Tailte
Tullogs. Tulacha. e.g. Tulacha Bheigbhile / Tullaghobegley?
Greeves. Gníomha
Gardens. Gort. e.g. Gort a' Choirce?
Ballyboes was also called Baile Átha na Bó.
The ford or crossing place for cows.

Ballyconnell. Baile Chonaill. The town of Conall
Ballyness. Baile an Easa. The Town of the waterfall or cascade.
Baltony / Beltany. An Bhealtaine. Beal-tine = the fire of Bal, the pagan god of fire. Bal was probably worshipped here.
Bedlam. Medlam. The mad place or a place of uproar or confusion
Binanea. bBinn an Fheich. Cliff or peak of the raven
Carrowcanon. An Cheathrú Cheannain. Cannon's Quarter of land. A man called Ceannan paid 2/- Hearth Tax in 1665.
Cashel. An Caiseal. The stone Fort. A Place of Defence
Cashelnagor. Caiseal na gCorr. The fort of the cranes or herons
Calhame. Calcéim or Col-Chéim. The Stepping Stones by the hazel.
Clonbara. cluan Báire. The meadow of the game. (e.g. hurling)
Craigtown / Rocktown. The town of the rocks. Creig = rock. It might mean - The town of Fr. Creig a priest who wsa killed by Redcoat hounds. There is another Baile na Creige between Keeldrum and Ardsbeg.
Derryconnor. Doire Chonaire. The oakwood of Connor.
Derryrell. Doire Uí Fhrighil. The oakwood of O'Friel
Devlin. Duibhlinn. The dark/black pool.
Dumnatinny. Droim na Tinead (Tine). The ridge of back of the fire.
Dunmore. An Dún Mór. The Big Fort
Errarooey. Oirthear Dhumhaigh. The Eastern Sandunes or Sandbanks.
Falcarragh. An Fálcarrach. The rough hedge of enclosure (fál = hedge, carrach = rough or crooked). The orginal Falcarragh was between the hall and Falcarragh hill. there is a crooked lane way near the hill with hedgerows. Falcarragh may be a corruption of "Fálchoirithe" meaning boundry hedge or fence. Falcarragh is also called Baile Robastúin and Crossroads or Na Croisbhealaí.
Fawnaboy. Fána Bhuí ro Feanna Bhuí. The yellow slope or sloping land.
Fawnmore. Fán Mór. The big sloping plain
Forth. Foirt. The Fort
Gortahork. Gort a' Choirce. The field of the oats or corn.
Keeldrum. An Chaoldruim / An Cheathrúin. The narrow ridge.
Killult. Cill Ulta. The Church of Ulta. Cill = Small Church or Cell.
Magheraroarty. Machaire Rabhartaigh. O'Roarty's Plain. The O'Rabhartaigh were Erenaghs of Tory i.e. they were caretakers of the church lands. It could also mean the plain of the spring tide (Rabharta = spring tide)/
Meenaboy. An Mín Buí or Mín a Bhuí. The yellow plain.
Meenabpoll. Mín na bPoll. the plain of the hollows or holes.
Meenacreave. Mín na Craoibhe. The plain of the brances.
Meenapog. Mín a gCapóg. The plain of the dockens or dock leaves.
Meenalea. Mín na Leagha. The plain of the flagstones.
Meencarrick. An Mhín Charraigheach. The rocky plain.
Meencoolasheskin. Mín Cúl a tSeascáin. the back of the depositional plain (deascán = material depostied by rivers or ice)
Meenderry. Mín Dóire. The plain of the oakwoods or oak forests.
Meenlaragh. Mín Lárach. The middle smooth plain or field.
Moyra. Máigh Ratha / Má Ráth. The plain of the fort (Rath = fort).
Newtown. An Baile Úr. Members of a McGee family rented land there from Olphert and moved to a 'new townland' i.e. Newtown from the "old townland" i.e. Oldtown.
Procklis. Proclais. The badgers den or warren. Broc = badger.
Ray. Ráithe, Rath = fort
Rocktown. See Creigtown.
Shroohan / Sruthan Riach. An Sruthán. The little stream.

Islands.

Inishbeg. Inis Beag. Little Island
Inishbofin. Inis Bó Finne. The island of the fair cow. or the fair isle. Bo in old gaelic was an island. Fionn means fair.
Inishdooey. Inis Dubhthaigh / Inis Dumhach / Oilaén Dúiche. The island of St. Dumhach.
Tory. Toraigh. The island of Tors or rocky peaks. It could have come from Thor -Ey. (Scandinavian. Ey = Island, Thor = The god of Thunder i.e. The Island of Thunder - the loud noise of the waves smashing against the cliffs).

Pobail le Chéile Community Group

Pobail le Chéile community group covers the district of Cloughaneely including the towns of Falcarragh and Gortahork, the surrounding townlands and islands, an area with a population of over 5,000 people.

Pobail le Chéile has offices in Falcarragh which include meeting rooms, The Yard youth centre, workshop spaces and Siopa Pobail, a community second-hand swap-shop selling clothing, books and items made by participants in the community group's arts and crafts workshops.

Pobail le Chéile has developed the grounds around the centre as a restful eco-garden preserving old plant species and labelling all the plants as Gaeilge agus as Bearla (in Irish and English), creating a quiet space for the Parent & Toddler group, Cumann Cairdeas and The Community Youth Project. The community group support many groups and provide community education courses, multicultural and friendship events and cultural outings too.

Visit the Pobail le Chéile website for more information www.pobaillc.com

Saturday 21/7/2007 8:00 PM

Poetry, music and wine evening with Aiden Hayes

An tSean Bheairic
Free of charge; all are welcome

Thursday 20/7/2006 3:00 PM

Puca Puppets present Story Bear in an tSean Bheairic

10 euro/30 euro(family price)

Storybear loves stories, and helps puppeteer Niamh Lawlor to tell you one. An intimate, interactive story-telling session from award winning Púca Puppets, the Storybear learnt his skills as part of residencies in The Irish Museum Of Modern Art and Rutland Street pre-school.

Duration: 45-50 minutes

Saturday 19/7/2008 1:30 PM

Quigley School of Dancing ar an Ardán

Friday 3/8/2012 6:00 PM

Quilt and Paint Workshop at Green Acres

Come and join us for a craftworkshop weekend Green Acres Falcarragh

For further information you can call:
painting workshop Henny 087-3245628
Quilt workshop Stephanie 087-6508050

Sunday 20/7/2003 1:00 PM

Rant Art Group

Rant is coming to Falcarragh for the whole of the Errigal Festival duration this year. Working in and around the town the action starts on July 8th working up to the opening on July 18th. Where? in the forest, up the town, on the beach...Who? Sculptors, painters, film-makers, installation artists, actors, DJs , performance artists, musicians...

Ray Church / Teampall Ráithe

According to a local tradition, the first church at Ray was founded b y St. Fionan in the sixth century.
A Church survived there until the seventeenth century, when it was destroyed by a platoon of Cromwellian soldiers under the command of Captain Cunningham.
The soldiers burst open the door one Sunday morning, during Mass, and slaughtered the congregation.
This came to be known as The Massacre of Ray (Marfach Ráithe).
The dead are buried within two hundred meters of the church at a place called Resting Place of the Bones (Lag na gCnámh).
The church continued to be used by the Church of Ireland until the early 19th century.
Many members of the Olphert land-owning family of Ballyconnel are buried here.

Road / Path Walks / Siúlóidí

Tosaíonn na siúlóidí seo uilig ó na croisbhealaigh.
There are many interesting walks in the area. All walks given here start at the Crossroads near Banc na hEireann (Bank of Ireland).

Beach Walk: Turn right at Banc na hEireann. Walk past Loft Bar (on your right). Take first left, then left again at end of road. First right will take you to Pier and Beach. Walk across beach, cross sand dunes and continue walking until you reach car park of other beach (Drumnatinney Beach). Take road from beach, turn right at end then first left. This will take you back to Banc na hEireann. (allow 2hrs 30mins)

Dunmore Walk (Beautiful views of Muckish along route):From Banc na hEireann walk towards Church. From Church take upper road until you see car sales room / garage on your left. Turn right, walk to end of road (approx 1.5 miles). Turn right and continue into Falcarragh.

Killult: Cross road at Banc na hEireann towards AIB Bank which will be on your left. Continue to bridge at end of town, take road to left just beyond bridge, Turn left at old Church and continue to end. Turn left at Grotto and continue into Falcarragh (approx 50 mins.)

Rosaleen Feeney B&B

Tel: 07491 35927 / 087 2785601

5/11/2009

Rose Doyle

Good luck to all involved in organising the Meenderry School reunion.

30/5/2009

Rose Doyle

Just back from a tour of some of the historical sites dotted round the area. A big thank you to John Connaghan, he made the people and places come alive.

20/2/2009

Rose Doyle

Hope all goes well for the re-union, and all the committee's hard work is rewarded. Enjoy!!

16/7/2010

Rose Doyle