Letterkenny; The Cathedral Town - County Donegal Ireland
Letterkenny is a town in County Donegal, in the Republic of Ireland. Its a nice town with some great restaurants and plenty of historic sites to see in Donegal County. Its a good stop off point or place to book a Hotel to see the rest of the area. We had a great day in the town and visited it many times for weekends and days out.
Letterkenny is considered the most populous city in county Donegal as well as being the largest, it lies on River Swilly in east Donegal and it is closest to the city of Derry, which both are considered a regional economic gateway.
Looking back at the history of Letterkenny town, we will find that it started back as a market town in the 17th century during the Plantation of Ulster. Letterkenny was the original home of Oatfield Sweet Factory, the confectionery manufacturer, but it was closed and the building was knocked down in 2014. There are several things to be visited in Letterkenny that include restaurants, historical places, and the cathedral.
One of the top visited places in Letterkenny is St. Eunan's Cathedral which is also sometimes referred to as Cathedral of St. Columba. We have been to this cathedral before and walked all around and inside it to discover its beauty. One of the interesting things that we managed to discover is that this cathedral could be seen from all the different directions of the city when one is approaching it (
Most of those notable buildings that are found in Letterkenny were built back in the early 1850's and sometimes even earlier - the tallest of these buildings is St. Eunan's Cathedral, but the completion of this building was done in 1901. One of the other significant buildings that are located in Letterkenny is St. Eunan's College which is a three-storey castelated structure with four round towers at each corner of the building, this was constructed in the Edwardian version of the neo-Hiberno-Romanesque style.
From the other famous places that are found in Letterkenny is the Market Square and there are some other significant buildings which could be found in Mount Southwell Terrace there, just off Castle Street. Donegal County Museum is also located in Letterkenny town on the High Road, it was built back in 1843 in the neo-Tudor style and is also considered one of the old buildings that one have to check while being in Letterkenny for the history that it carries in its look.
Recently, there were different new style buildings which were built in Letterkenny, but we all have to agree that some of these buildings are also notable and are designed in a different kind of way. These buildings include the new Letterkeny Town Council Offices which is locally known as The Grasshouse.
In every town or city you tend to visit, you will always find what might interest you and since we visited Letterkenny before, we have to say that these were from the notable things and buildings which we loved passing by and found how different they appeared to be.
There are some places to visit while being in Letterkenny, such as having a walk by the River Swilly and of course visiting the famous St. Eunan's and St. Columba Cathedral, and then you will have to pass by the Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre, Donegal County Museum, Newmills Corn and Flax Mills, Letterkenny Town Park, Ballymacool Town Park, and you could also pass by the Century Cinemas if you have the time to do so.
Moving a little bit further, there are other things that could be done in county Donegal, some of them are close to Letterkenny which you could visit during the same day and some could be postponed to later day trips you might go for. One of the top suggestions for the places to visit in county Donegal is Grianan of Alieach which is a beautiful stone fort ringfort ( or else visiting Donegal city itself and getting to check the attractions that are found in it (
People are always different and who might be more in love with visiting museums and checking churches from the inside will not be the same as those who might be more interested with the idea of checking the old buildings of the city, walking in the streets, and walking by the river if there is one which the city lies on - in Letterkenny all these choices are available, making it possible for all the types of people to do any of these things.
If you are considering a new place or town to visit in Ireland then Letterkenny in county Donegal is one of the different options that you have where there are different things that could be done and different places that could be visited, we definitely recommend it - there are also some hotels there if you are considering the idea of staying there for a day or two and even trying their restaurants.
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LETTERKENNY TOWN PARK AND MY SEARCH FOR ABANDONED LOCATIONS/ LIFE AFTERLIFE TV PRODUCTIONS.
AS I SEARCH FOR LOCATIONS I SHOW YOU A DAY IN THE LIFE OF SEARCHING FOR LOCATIONS. AS SUMMER IS COMING TO AN END SOON, I CAPTURE THE COLOUR AND NATURE AROUND US WHICH CAN BE OVERLOOKED WHEN SEARCHING FOR FILM LOCATIONS BUT CAN BE BEAUTIFUL TO WATCH IF WE ONLY TOOK THE TIME.
Ballymacool House, Boyd family, letterkenny
The Boyds of Ballymacool are descended from the Scottish Earls of Kilmarnock. The first Boyd of Ballymacool Estate was John, born 1739, who purchased the estate from the Span family. In 1785, John Boyd purchased the estate of Ballymacool from the Bristol merchant, Samuel Span. He was High Sheriff of Donegal and was a Major in the 36th Regiment of the Donegal Militia. He was married to Martha, daughter of Colonel Stewart, Governor of the Bahamas.
The estate became vested in his eldest son John Boyd, a barrister-at-law, on his marriage to Frances Hayes, in 1799. This son, John Robert Boyd, was described as 'an arrogantly ambitious man'. The Londonderry Journal of February 5th 1870 reported:
Today one of the greatest Tenant Right meetings ever held in Donegal, perhaps in Ulster, took place in Letterkenny. It was an eminent success, whether as respects the attendance, the tone and spirit of the speaking, or the good sense of the resolutions adopted. John Robert Boyd presented himself rather obtrusively, riding up and down the town on a grey charger and was hooted on two occasions.
He was succeeded by his nephew, William Henry Porter, under the condition that he assume the surname Boyd, which he did by Royal Licence in 1891. He was father to Mary Rosalie Boyd, the famous South African poetess.
The founder member of the Apprentice Boys of Derry was also called John Boyd (1767 - 1836). He was the Accountant General of the Court of Chancery, a Captain in the Letterkenny Corps of the Donegal Militia, and a Freeman of the City of Londonderry. In 1830 he presented to the Apprentice Boys the saddle on which Governor Walker rode at the Siege of Derry in 1689.
Exploring an Haunted, Abandoned, Ballymacool House , Co, Donegal. LIFE AFTERLIFE TV PRODUCTIONS.
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Twas the night Before Christmas When all through the house
Not a creature was stirring Not even a mouse.
The stockings not hung by the chimney with care
No hopes that my mammy or daddy are there.
The children were nestled not all safe in their beds
While visions of arguments danced in their heads
And mammy on the couch, and I near her lap,
She’s just settled down for her post drinking nap
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from the couch to see what was the matter
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Tore open the curtains to an almighty crash
The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to the commotion below
When, what to my sad eyes should appear
But my daddy its clear and two slabs of beer
A drunken driver, not lively not quick
I knew in a moment he’s going to be sick
More rapid than eagles his curses they came
As he roared, and shouted, and called out my name!
Not dasher Not Dancer Now Prancer Not vixen
Not comet Not Cupid Not Donner Not Blitzen
To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall
He stumbled away then as usual, the fall.
As dry leaves before the wild Hurricane fly,
When he meets with an obstacle, I start to cry
So up to the doorstep the curses still flew
With a slab less of beer, his anger just grew
And then, in a twinkling, I heard in the hall
The prancing and ranting as he started to call.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the stairs quickly I started to bound.
He was dressed all in black, from his head to his shoes
And his clothes were all dirty with stains from the booze.
A bundle of toys he had flung on the floor,
And he looked like the HULK, bursting in the hall door
His eyes did not twinkle! His dimples not merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
The drool in his mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was definitely not white as snow
The stump of his cigarette he held in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a cross face and a round little belly,
That shook when he roared, made my knees turn to jelly!
He was chubby and plump, not a jolly old elf,
And I cried when I saw him in spite of myself!
The look in his eye and the twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had all to dread.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to my mam,
Fell into the tree and kicked over the ham.
And laying a finger, alongside his nose,
he gave us warning, to which I just froze!
He sprang to the table, to his drink he did go,
And away I did run to hide you know.
But I heard him exclaim as I dove out of sight,
‘Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!’
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Vote Ciaran Brogan for a strong voice in Donegal County Council on May 23rd. Ciaran has served Letterkenny and Donegal for the past 15 years. In this time there have been many positive developments including An Granian Theatre, The Aura Leisure Centre, The Ballymacool and Bernard McGlinchey Town Parks along with significant development at Letterkenny IT and the General Hospital. For strong Letterkenny representation in Donegal County Council, VOTE Ciaran Brogan No.1.
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