interesting caves. The Head is 800 feet high and from it a comprehensive vi€w may be had of the Rosses distriet and the broken coast with the islands of Aran, Rutland and others. Beneath the head is Maghery Bay with a perfect strand for bathing. On the peninsula, north of Maghery village is the ancient church of Templecrone. The district around Lough Anure has many items of interest for the: geologist as there is abundant evidence of glacial action Colaiste Mhuire, Loughanure, is a Gaelic College in which courses are· held during the summer months. Burtonport- Five miles from Dungloe, Burtonport is an important centre for herdng fishing off this coast. It has a fine ha1ibour and herring curing station gives a large amount of employment in the season. There is a nine hole golf course. Kincass- !agh, five miles north, -is a fishing station of note. At Rann na Feirste is . St. ~rigid's Irish Colleige. Crolly, on the Gweedore river. is a small village in which an extensive toy-making industry is carried on. Gweedore and Dunlewy - A district noted _for angling and beautiful scenery. Erri.gaI (2,46·6 ft.) the highest mountain in Donegal, is a beautiful cone of white quartz.ite. It is a noted ''climb." BUNBEG Bunfbeg (An Bun Beag -· The small river-mouth), has a population of only 50, but it is the centre of a thickly populated district. There are two churches (Catholic and Church of Ireland), a. post office and two bank sub-offices. It is noted as a holiday resoli. GLENTIEIS Glenties, (Na Gleanntai-The Glens) with a population of 360 is a thrivin_g business town. Though small it has a lbusy hosiery a.nd t,love-maiking indus".,1~y. There are two churches - Catholic {1St. Conaills) and Church of Ireland. a nost office and two bank branches. Situated where two .glens convenze and at the confluence of the rivers Owenea and Stracashel it is_ a centre for anglers. Several nearby lakes afford 1good trout fishing. ARDARA Ardara (A:vd a'Ratha - The Height of the Rath), is one of the most attractive resorts in Donegal, situated as it is in a deep valley. where the Owentocker flows into Loughros More Bay. A long peninsula, extending fr.am the town separates the two bays of iLoughros More and Loughros Beg. The town is an important centre for the manufacture of Donegal homespun t.weeds and many gtr1s are engaged also irt other crafts such as making hand-knit garments, hosiery and hand-embroidery. There are excellent opportunities for angilng in the rivers and lakes of the district. There are three churches, Catholic (Church of the H.oly Family), Church of Ireland and Methodist. The post office transacts all postal business and there is a bank branch. Narin-Portnoo-Six miles f.rom Ardara is N arin a delightful litt:e village with .a good !bathing .strand and a 9 hole go1f 356.
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