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Welcome to Gweedore.net / Gaothdobhair.net
About Gweedore
Gweedore or Gaoth Dobhair is a Gaeltacht (Gaelic speaking) region located on
the North West Coast of Donegal, Ireland. The name Gaoth Dobhair is comprised of the
two Gaelic words "Gaoth" which refers to an inlet of the sea at the mouth of
the Crolly River, and "Dobhair" which means water. "Gaoth Dobhair" therefore
translates roughly to aqueous estuary.
Gweedore is overlooked by Errigal (the tallest Mountain in Donegal at 2466 ft) and
bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. It benefits from more than its' fare share
of breathtaking views. The world famous Bloody Foreland Coastline is not to
be missed and both Glenveigh National Park and Ards Forest Park are just a stones
throw away.
Gweedore is a popular destination for visitors during the summer months and
is known for its' great pubs, traditional music and ceilí dancing. Coastal
cruises and Tory Island ferries depart regularly from Bunbeg Harbour and Magheroarty
during the summer and there are official walks locally (Slí an Earagail
- 80 km ), as well as on Tory Island (Slí an Thoraí - 8 km) and
Gola Island (Slí an Ghabhla - 4 km). If that's not enough we have a Golf
Course, and plenty of River, Lake, and Sea Fishing in the area.
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