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surfers, wind-surfers, kite-surfers and swimmers. Now The Annals of
you too can also delight in this “heavenly headland”. the Four Masters
Why not take the shoes off and take tired feet to the
water for a refreshing walk at the restless waters edge The Annals of the Four Masters are said to
where surf meets the sand. have been compiled by Franciscan friar
named Michael O’ Cleary in Donegal Abbey
Donegal Town- Dún na nGall between 1630 and 1636. Written exclusively
“Fort of the foreigners” in the Irish language, the Annals are a
compilation of earlier Annals with some
Donegal sits at the mouth of the River Eske and original additions. The Annals make for
Donegal Bay where it is overshadowed by the compelling reading as they recount the history
Bluestack Mountains (‘the Croaghs’).The centre of the of Ireland from 550AD until 1636AD.
town, known as The Diamond, serves as a hub for music,
poetic and cultural gatherings of the area. members. Henceforth the sign of the cross appeared
Around the town we find remains of round forts and on the chieftain’s shield and this became not only the
other defensive earthworks, archaeological evidence for heraldic device for the clan but also for County Donegal.
settlements dating to prehistoric times.
On the banks of the River Eske, we find Donegal Castle
The Irish patron saint, St. Patrick was captured by raiders and the remains of a Franciscan abbey which dates back
from the clans governed by Niall of the Nine Hostages. to the 15th century on the Southern shore of the Bay. It
It was to this region that Patrick returned, being familiar is said that The Annals of the Four Masters have been
with the people, language, customs and lands. The first partially written in the old abbey in the 1630s.
clan to convert to Christianity as the result of St Patrick’s
influence was Clan Connaill (also known at one time as
Clan Dálaigh: in English, this is pronounced Daley and
it translates as “one in a leadership role”). By virtue of
their acceptance of Christianity, Patrick blessed the clan
§§ Harveys’ Point SwissmadeinIreland
Celebrating 26 years ... your Home in Donegal
of excellence in
hotel keeping and
TripAdvisors’ Number 1
Hotel in Ireland, the Swiss
Family Gysling and Team are
proud to present palatial
accommodation, award
winning cuisine and a warm
Donegal welcome.
Join us for our Activity Breaks
and our Dinner Cabaret Show
every Wednesday from June
to October. Check out
www.haveyspoint.com
Est. 1989
Hotel & Lakeside Restaurant
Lough Eske, Donegal Town
Tel: +353-74-9722208
stay@harveyspoint.com
www.harveyspoint.com
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you too can also delight in this “heavenly headland”. the Four Masters
Why not take the shoes off and take tired feet to the
water for a refreshing walk at the restless waters edge The Annals of the Four Masters are said to
where surf meets the sand. have been compiled by Franciscan friar
named Michael O’ Cleary in Donegal Abbey
Donegal Town- Dún na nGall between 1630 and 1636. Written exclusively
“Fort of the foreigners” in the Irish language, the Annals are a
compilation of earlier Annals with some
Donegal sits at the mouth of the River Eske and original additions. The Annals make for
Donegal Bay where it is overshadowed by the compelling reading as they recount the history
Bluestack Mountains (‘the Croaghs’).The centre of the of Ireland from 550AD until 1636AD.
town, known as The Diamond, serves as a hub for music,
poetic and cultural gatherings of the area. members. Henceforth the sign of the cross appeared
Around the town we find remains of round forts and on the chieftain’s shield and this became not only the
other defensive earthworks, archaeological evidence for heraldic device for the clan but also for County Donegal.
settlements dating to prehistoric times.
On the banks of the River Eske, we find Donegal Castle
The Irish patron saint, St. Patrick was captured by raiders and the remains of a Franciscan abbey which dates back
from the clans governed by Niall of the Nine Hostages. to the 15th century on the Southern shore of the Bay. It
It was to this region that Patrick returned, being familiar is said that The Annals of the Four Masters have been
with the people, language, customs and lands. The first partially written in the old abbey in the 1630s.
clan to convert to Christianity as the result of St Patrick’s
influence was Clan Connaill (also known at one time as
Clan Dálaigh: in English, this is pronounced Daley and
it translates as “one in a leadership role”). By virtue of
their acceptance of Christianity, Patrick blessed the clan
§§ Harveys’ Point SwissmadeinIreland
Celebrating 26 years ... your Home in Donegal
of excellence in
hotel keeping and
TripAdvisors’ Number 1
Hotel in Ireland, the Swiss
Family Gysling and Team are
proud to present palatial
accommodation, award
winning cuisine and a warm
Donegal welcome.
Join us for our Activity Breaks
and our Dinner Cabaret Show
every Wednesday from June
to October. Check out
www.haveyspoint.com
Est. 1989
Hotel & Lakeside Restaurant
Lough Eske, Donegal Town
Tel: +353-74-9722208
stay@harveyspoint.com
www.harveyspoint.com
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