Jump to content

Annagry

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Joeharden (talk | contribs) at 14:03, 27 November 2006. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Template:Ie citytown infobox


Annagry, village in the Gaeltacht area of NW Donegal, near to Crolly and with a population in the census of 247 souls. In Irish Gaelic, 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.

The village has an Irish Speaking college in the summer months where the ancient Irish Gaelic 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 International Airport, which is located 3 miles away in Carrickfinn.