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'''Annagry''', village in the [[Gaeltacht]] area of NW [[County Donegal|Donegal]], near to [[Crolly]] and with a population in the census of 247 souls. |
'''Annagry''', village in the [[Gaeltacht]] area of NW [[County Donegal|Donegal]], near to [[Crolly]] and with a population in the census of 247 souls. |
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In [[Irish language | Irish]], '''Anagaire''' , the meaning of which is unclear, has seen large numbers of its parish folk working in [[Scotland]], [[England]] and [[Wales]] and much wider afield including the [[USA]] and [[Canada]]. |
In [[Irish language | Irish]], '''Anagaire''' , the meaning of which is unclear, has seen large numbers of its parish folk working in [[Scotland]], [[England]] and [[Wales]] and much wider afield including the [[USA]] and [[Canada]]. Anagaire may derive from Ath na gCoire. |
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The village has an Irish Speaking college in the summer months where the [[Irish language]] can be learnt by young and old alike. |
The village has an Irish Speaking college in the summer months where the [[Irish language]] can be learnt by young and old alike. |
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Revision as of 17:17, 21 February 2007
Annagry, village in the Gaeltacht area of NW Donegal, near to Crolly and with a population in the census of 247 souls.
In Irish, Anagaire , the meaning of which is unclear, has seen large numbers of its parish folk working in Scotland, England and Wales and much wider afield including the USA and Canada. Anagaire may derive from Ath na gCoire.
The village has an Irish Speaking college in the summer months where the Irish language can be learnt by young and old alike.
Local B & B include the Bayview, in Annagry West.
A local Oil supplier is McDevitt's who supply fuel oil to both local and Countywide users of oil.
In the first week of June, the Annual Festival takes place, when those who have left often return to spend some time in Sharkeys Bar , and Caisleáin Óir, (formerly Jack's Bar) and Teach Conal (formerly Duffy's).
The nearby Deeragh hill provides panoramic view of the far off Mount Errigal, Donegals highest peak.
Annagry is also the closest village to Donegal Airport, which is located 3 miles away in Carrickfinn.
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