Fintown School Oct 1987 with Dom McGynn and great uncle, Jerry Mcmahon
Fintown County Donegal
Fintown County Donegal
Fintown is a quaint village located on the banks of Lough Finn between Letterkenny and Glenties. The village is situated in the centre of Donegal and is surrounded by rugged mountains, deep glens and numerous lakes every turn on the road in this beautiful area can unfold a new and stunning landscape.
Lough Finn is a breathtaking 3 miles long lake and is a half mile wide at its widest point. The lake lies under the shadow Aghla Mountain (589m, 1961 ft) and Screig Mountain and the sight of these tree clad mountains reflected on the lake is one of the most impressive inland views in Donegal.
The Fintown Railway is a restored section of the former County Donegal Railway and is the only working railway in County Donegal. Set amidst dramatic highland scenery this narrow gauge railway runs for 5km along the shores of Lough Finn. This setting prompted the renowned international playwright Brian Friel to announce What is on offer is a unique journey along the shores of a lake as grand as any in Switzerland or Minnesota
Greenlane in Donegal - Disused Railway
Some footage from our recent trip to Donegal. Stumbled across a disused railway line which gave us a spectacular drive with incredible scenery..ended up driving it twice! Video doesn't do it justice
Raphoe castle
Aerial veiws of raphoe town and castle
Donegal Pubs 2
Pubs featured in this video are - Nancy's Bar, Ardara - Wilkins Bar, Churchill - The Beehive Bar, Ardara - Corner House Bar, Ardara - Paddy's Bar, Glenties - Patrick Johnny Sally's, Dungloe - Atlantic Bar, Dungloe - Bayview Bar, Dungloe - Beedy's Bar, Dungloe - Railway Inn, Fintown - Teach a Cheoil, Fintown - McCloone's Bar, Glenties - Annora Bar, Narin - Anthony Molloy's, Ardara - McGeady's, Dunlewey - Gweebarra Bar, Lettermacaward - Tavern Bar, Glenties - Roddy's bar, Glenties - Keeney's Bar, Glenties - Doherty's Bar, Ardara
Railway Walk Burtonport Meenbanad
Siúlóid an tSean Bhóthar Iarainn—The Old Railway Walk.
This beautiful walking trail filled to the brim with spectacular scenery and woodland was originally the route taken by the train which connected Burtonport to Letterkenny between 1903 and 1940.
There are many features of the old railway remaining which you can view along the way including: stations, gatehouses, accommodation crossings—the pillars, cuttings, embankments, a bridge, rusty gates and much much more.
The Burtonport Walks are a series of trails of various lengths, all of which lead the walker along part of the abandoned railway line between Burtonport and Meenbannad in West Donegal, lreland.
The original railway line was built to serve the excellent harbour in Burtonport and as a Government attempt to alleviate the
poverty in North Donegal. lt was a joint venture between the British -Government and the Londonderry- and Lough Swilly Railway.
Opening for traffic in 1903, the line ran through the remote and difficu lt terrain of North Donegal often skirting towns it was meant to serve by miles in an effort to save on the cost of construction . The line was the subject of two enquiries over its safety and operation . The Derry Chamber of Commerce noting defective construction and inadequate and unsuitable equipment as a cause of t he lines many ills. Despite this the line managed to survive unti l 1947, the Burtonport - Gweedore section closing earlier in June 1940. The station in Burtonport was demolished early in 2003.
Following a prolonged period of heavy snowfall in the winter of 2009 some of the line on the Burtonport side was cleared to
access water mains which needed repairing . The remaining section was later cleared and gradually developed as a walkway with
the support of the local community.
Getting here:
From Letterkenny and Dungloe - SITI Rural Transport - Tel 0749741644.
From Dublin - Bus Eireann@ www .buseireann .ie
Donegal Airport : 00353(0) 74 95 48284.
From Scotland & Northern lreland - Doherty Travel (00353) 749521867.
Special Thanks to the North West Digital Film Archive, Derry to make the historic clips available.
County_Donegal.avi
County Donegal Railways - Fn3 (15mm scale) - a series of still pictures.
Army helicopters at tobberkeen lake Dungloe
Army choppers at tobberkeen in Dungloe on may 1st for the big bog and gauze fires
Barnesmore Gap in Donegal
Barnesmore Gap is a beautiful three mile stretch of road that runs through a big opening between Connall’s mountain and Owen’s mountain.
Separating the North and South Donegal. Lowerymore river runs alongside the twisty road before joining Lough Eske.
At one end of the road there is Donegal Town and at the other end, we have the lively twin towns of Ballybofey & Stranorlar.
Along this route, you can stop off at Biddys O'Barnes & Cissie's Farm Shop for a bite to eat or a quick pint, where you can sit outside and take in the breathtaking views...
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Inside Fintown old chapel Oct 1987
Donegal 2015 Honda CB500X
After seeing Ray off I return to Donegal via Letterkenny, Fintown, Doochary, Dungloe.
Fintown railway:
The trams are there as exhibits now. Don't know what happened to the Chicago one.
Bácús uí Bhaoill Teo - An Independent Bakery in the heart of Co Donegal
Bácús uí Bhaoill Teo was founded in 1984 by John Boyle at his family home in Meenmore West, Fintown, Co. Donegal. John started his career as a bread sales van driver but soon realised that there was a gap in the market for quality artisan hand-made confectionary. Bácús Uí Bhaoill Teo has continued to grow and expand over the years and now supplies the multiple trade on a nationwide basis.
The bakery now employs over 18 members of staff and can produce over 60 different products, the vast majority of these are delicately hand-made and decorated. All fresh ingredients are sourced locally and the water is supplied by the Bakery's own private spring.
DONEGAL : Malin Town to Knockamany Bens
a drive from Malin Town to Knockamany Bens, looking down on the Five Fingers Strand and the Wild Atlantic Ocean
Doochary dancing queens....
Currin Fintown Co Donegal F94XP03
Best Attractions and Places to See in Donegal Town, Ireland
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List of Best Things to do in Donegal Town, Ireland
Lough Eske
Donegal Castle
Abbey of the Four Masters (The Abbey)
Muckish Mountain
Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
The Deserted Village of Port
Barnesmore Gap
Gola island
Church of the Sacred Heart
Famine Graveyard
Doochary, County Donegal
Doochary is a small village with a scattering of houses concentrated around the intersection where the R252 and R254 roads cross. The shop also serves as the local post office, and there is a pub. In 1997 Doochary was selected as a 'Tidy Town'; a prestigious award coveted by towns and villages throughout Ireland.
Doochary is ideally places as a touring base and has a clean and neat appearance. Its neighbours are Dungloe to the west, Fintown to the East, Maas to the south and Glendowan to the North. It is located in the parish of Dungloe.
River Finn Catchment Donegal (Impacts and Opportunities)
This short video introduces the aquatic habitats of the Finn catchment in Co Donegal, Ireland. It discusses the interaction between the landscape, landuse and water. Significant catchment impacts and natural processes are highlighted and the concept of integrated catchment management incorporating action is discussed in the context of active partnership development.