Nestled at the mouth of Donegal Bay, with the Blue Stack Mountains as its backdrop, Donegal Town stands as a reminder of Ireland's rich and complex history. From its early Gaelic settlements and Viking invasions to its prominence as the seat of the powerful O'Donnell clan, through periods of English...
Fanad Lighthouse, Donegal
Nestled on the northern coast of the Fanad Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland, Fanad Lighthouse stands as a beacon of maritime history and architectural beauty. Overlooking the wild Atlantic Ocean, this iconic lighthouse serves not only as a critical navigation aid but also as a cherished historical monument. First lit...
The Mysterious Tau Cross on Tory Island
Tory Island, located off the northwest coast of County Donegal, Ireland, is home to a unique and mysterious symbol carved into the rugged landscape: the Tau Cross. The origins of the cross are uncertain, but it is believed to date back to the early Christian period, possibly as early as...
Lookout Post 79, Fanad Head, Co. Donegal
In the lead up to World War 2, the Irish Defense Forces set up a series of lookout posts called the 'Coast Watching Service'. 83 of these posts were placed along the coast every 5-15 miles and local volunteers called Coastwatchers kept an eye out. Coast Watchers used work in...
How Tyrone and Tirconaill (Donegal) got their names.
Tir Eoghan the province of Owen was once a great principality, which stretched its frontier from the west of Lough Erne across Lough Neagh to the shores of the Channel by Belfast. In the days when Irelandhad a fate of her own Tyrone was the country of the O'Neill. Centuries...