creeslough

Creeslough is the home and burial place of Bridie Gallagher, a famous 20th-century Irish singer known as "Ireland's first truly international pop star" and "The Girl from Donegal". Gallagher was born near Creeslough in Ards, Co. Donegal, began her singing career in the Creeslough Hall, and is buried in the town.  

muckish mountain

Muckish Mountain is in the background.

I'll be moving this week so I'll see you all when I come back.

red gate

 enter through the red gate

stonewall

seen in the village of Creeslough

tragic event in Creeslough

 this past Friday at 3pm there was an explosion in this location which claimed 10 lives.  A very tragic event for this small community.  I took this photo May 2019 when we were visiting the area.  It is a beautiful town and we thought we might move there sometime.  The store (in the backgound) is a busy place where people buy their groceries, stop and use the post office which is also in the building or have a converation with people they know.  There was also apartments above and beside the store.  It was a hub of the community.  I hope the people can recover from this devastating event.  The whole country is shocked and in mourning.  

The authorities currently don't know the cause of the explosion and won't until their investigation is completed.  You can read it about HERE if you wish.

cdp monthly theme - wood

 Duntally Wood Nature Reserve in Creeslough, Co Donegal

linking up with cdp theme day

saturday critters

This little tough guy heard us talking as we approached his territory and he was very concerned.

then he had to make sure we were continuing on our way :)

to see other critters from around the globe, click HERE

Doe Castle

is located on Sheephaven Bay, Co. Donegal.  The castle is believed to have been built in the 1420s.  There was no access to the castle but anyone can enjoy the grounds.  The castle has guided tours but only in July and August.  Click on Doe Castle to read more.

The road leading to the castle

Doe Castle

saturday critters

here we have the cows of Creeslough that we passed by.

on our way back, they were resting.

to see other critters from around the globe, click here

red

stands out among the green

Rose's

Rose's Bar & Kitchen , 102 years at this location in Creeslough.
We visited Rose's Kitchen and it was a lovely little place and the salmon we had was excellent.  Didn't go in to the bar because we didn't want a drink.

the plaque can be seen on the facade of the building by the door.

  

bar, kichen and takeaway window

inside the dining room.

old photos of Creeslough hang on the wall

gates

Creeslough, Co Donegal

part of an old shed

dry stone wall

the stone walls around the Creeslough area are mainly dry stone walls and look incredible.   That is Muckish Mountain in the bsckground.  We were walking to Doe Castle which is a few miles from here.

saturday critters

I seen these horses when I was in Creeslough.

to see other critters from around the globe, click here

this house

is in the way.  That was my first thought when I was walking toward the house to see the view and take the photo but afterwards I decided I liked it. :)  The water in the foreground is Lough More and the body of water in the background is Sheephaven Bay.

Muckish Mountain

seen from Creeslough, Co. Donegal.

Muckish is a distinctive mountain in the Derryveagh Mountains of County Donegal, Ireland. At 667.1 metres (2,189 ft), it is the third-highest peak in the Derryveagh Mountains and the 163rd highest in Ireland.  Muckish is also the most northern and second highest of the mountain chain called the "Seven Sisters" by locals. The Seven Sisters are Muckish, Crocknalaragagh, Aghla Beg, Ardloughnabrackbaddy, Aghla More, Mackoght, and Errigal. (Info courtesy of Wikipedia)