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  Buncrana holiday cottage accommodation - Donegal, Ireland
Buncrana is located at the mouth of the Crana River on the east bank of Lough Swilly.
The town's Irish name means "Foot of the River Crana" and one of its delights is the walk under beech, maple and lime trees beside the brown waters of the River Crana.
The town of Buncrana has perhaps the finest outdoor children's play area in the country and together with its community swimming pool, fine walks and excellent salmon fishing, is an ideal spot for your family holiday in the northwest of Ireland.
www.donegalcottageholidays.com /holiday_cottage_buncrana.htm   (785 words)

  
  Buncrana - LoveToKnow 1911
BUNCRANA, a market-town and watering-place of Co. Donegal, Ireland, in the north parliamentary division on the east shore of Lough Swilly, on the Londonderry and Lough Swilly and Letterkenny railway.
There is a trade in agricultural produce, a salmon fishery, sea fisheries and a manufacture of linen.
The town is beautifully situated, being flanked on the east and south by hills exceeding 1000 ft. The picturesque square keep of an ancient castle remains, but the present Buncrana Castle is a residence erected in 1717.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Buncrana   (93 words)

  
  Buncrana - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Buncrana
During the 1798 rising, Wolfe Tone was brought to Buncrana after he was captured from the French ship Hoche during a naval battle in Lough Swilly.
Buncrana was the largest centre of textile and clothing manufacture in Donegal and is now home to the Irish National Knitting Centre.
Crouched on the bayshore of northern Donegal, the entry to Buncrana is marked by a municipal welcome sign which boasts that this small Irish town is twinned with Campbellsville, Kentucky.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Buncrana   (342 words)

  
 ©Donegal County.com & Dún-na-ngall.com - Buncrana
Buncrana [Bun Cranna - the mouth of the River Cranncha] is situated on the eastern shore of Lough Swilly, the deepest sea estuary in Europe.
In the 18th century Buncrana was an English Garrison and was the location of Wolfe Tone's arrest during the 1798 Rising.
Buncrana was the largest centre of textile and clothing manufacture in Donegal until recent years.
www.dun-na-ngall.com /buncrana.html   (393 words)

  
 DSFA » Welfare Topics » Decentralisation » Buncrana, Co. Donegal
Buncrana and its surrounding environs have experienced a surge in development, with 123 planning applications received by both Buncrana Urban District Council and Donegal County Council in 2003, most of which have been developed in the periphery of the town.
In addition, Buncrana is the location for one of the four Gaelscoileanna in County Donegal, a provision that is becoming of increased importance in the primary educational structure of the County.
Buncrana, which is the principal town on the peninsula, provides a rich variety of culture, amenities and outdoor activities to create a high quality of life in County Donegal.
www.welfare.ie /topics/decentralisation/buncrana.html   (4534 words)

  
 Information on Buncrana
Buncrana is situated on the west of the very scenic Inishowen Peninsula, in County Donegal, with spectacular panoramic views of Lough Swilly.
Buncrana or the Gateway to Inishowen, is on the R238 Regional Road, which is connected to both Derry and Letterkenny via the N13 National Primary road.
As Table 2 above displays, Buncrana is the second largest town in County Donegal, with the population increasing from 4805 to 5271 persons, illustrating a significant growth rate of 9.7%, over the period 1996 - 2002.
www.buncrana.com /townInformation.aspx   (666 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Lough Swilly   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Towns situated on the Lough include Buncrana on Inishowen and Rathmullan on the western side.
Buncrana (Bun Cranncha in Irish) is a small town in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland.
The Lough was used as an anchorage by the Royal Navy during World War I.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Lough-Swilly   (904 words)

  
 Buncrana travel guide - Wikitravel
Buncrana is the largest town in the Inishowen Penninsula.
Buncrana is located on the shores of Lough Swilly and offers panaramic views across the lough to the Fanad Penninsula and Portsalon beach.
There is a public golf course in Buncrana and the Northwest golfclub is located on the road into Buncrana, between it and the sea.
www.wikitravel.org /en/Buncrana   (179 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Northern Ireland | Five people die in border crash
Two men and three women died in the two-car collision on a bend in a road at Lisfannon near Buncrana at about 0420 GMT on Saturday.
Buncrana parish priest Father Con McLaughlin said the tragedy has been made worse because the victims' families cannot be reached.
The main road between Burnfoot and Buncrana is likely to remain closed for most of Saturday following the crash.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/northern_ireland/4726792.stm   (242 words)

  
 Welcome to Ireland North West-Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Buncrana's Irish name means "Foot of the River" and one of its delights is the walk under beech, maple and lime trees beside the brown waters of the River Crana.
Buncrana is a seaside resort on the east shore of Lough Swilly.
Located on the outskirts of Buncrana, was once a corn mill in the early 19th Century.
www.irelandnorthwest.ie /content.asp?id=74   (661 words)

  
 Scenic Tour
With a population of about 4500 people, Buncrana is the principal town of Inishowen and one of the most important seaside resorts in North Donegal, the three miles of golden sands stretching towards Fahan attracting many visitors annually.
The ruins of Buncrana Castle date from the late 16th or early 17th century but were largely rebuilt in 1718.
It was to Buncrana Castle that Wolfe Tone was taken when he was captured in 1798 after the Anglo-French naval encounter in Lough Swilly.
www.visitinishowen.com /tour/buncranatour.html   (306 words)

  
 Self-catering home with golf nearby in Buncrana, Rockytown - walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, internet access, ...
Buncrana is situated on the shores Lough Swilly, population approx 5,000..
Buncrana hosts an annual music festival on the last week of July.
The car journey is approximately 2 hours to Buncrana from Belfast or Larne and the distance is approximately 90 miles.
www.holidaylettings.co.uk /rentals/buncrana/30519   (1079 words)

  
 Buncrana Chamber of Commerce - NWCCI
Buncrana Chamber of Commerce is an associate member of NWCCI
The mission of Buncrana Chamber of Commerce is to serve and represent the interests of the business community and to stimulate and promote the economic development of Inishowen in partnership with other organizations.
The Buncrana Chamber of commerce is striving towards an Inishowen Chamber of Commerce to promote and enhance the peninsula by working with local authorities and involving all businesses.
www.nwcci.com /nwcci-chambers/buncrana-chamber-of-commerce   (433 words)

  
 Buncrana Town Council Inishowen County Donegal Ireland
Buncrana, which is also known as 'Parthas Eireann' or Ireland's Paradise, is the main urban centre and largest town in the picturesque Inishowen Peninsula.
Buncrana Tidy Town committee A.G.M. 04 Dec 2007
Buncrana Tidy Town committee A.G.M. Scoil Mhuire class of '97 ten year school reunion
www.buncrana.ie   (102 words)

  
 Inishowen Youth Services Network - Buncrana Youth Club
Buncrana Youth Club, initially Buncrana Boys Club, goes back to the early 1960's.
In mid-60's the Club procured land from Buncrana Urban District Council at Castle Avenue, Buncrana.
Had it not been for FAS the youth of Buncrana would be significantly worse off for Youth and Sporting facilities.
www.inishowenyouth.com /buncrana.htm   (406 words)

  
 Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Ireland, Lewis, 1837 description ©Jane Lyons
BUNCRANA, a market and post-town, in the parish of LOWER FAHAN, barony of ENNISHOWEN, county of DONEGAL, and province of ULSTER, 11 miles (N. W.) from Londonderry, and 129 ½ miles (N. by N.) from Dublin; containing 1059 inhabitants.
Buncrana Castle, close to the town, was the residence of the O'Donnells and O'Doghertys; but after the flight of O'Nial, O'Donnell, and other northern chieftains, in 1607, the territory escheated to the Crown.
A court for the manor of Buncrana is held on the first Monday in every month, for the recovery of debts under 40s.
www.from-ireland.net /lewis/don/bcrana.htm   (940 words)

  
 Valuation Tribunal - rates valuation appeals nationwide
It is situated in a predominantly residential area in the town of Buncrana approximately 350 yards from Main Street.
McCarroll said that Buncrana at one time the largest town in the county was now an important industrial centre.
Where there is a local strategic change dramatically for the better the proper course is to allow only a nationally based reduction of the index where one is dealing with circumstances where there has been a relative increase in the NAV due to the strategic change in the premises.
www.valuation-trib.ie /categories/hotel/VA94_3_019.htm   (1743 words)

  
 Index
Welcome to Buncrana, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, in the North of the Republic of Ireland.
Buncrana is a wonderful seaside resort, with spectacular panoramic views of the Lough Swilly, which itself paid host to historical events such as the Flight of the Earls and the capture of Wolfe Tone.
Surrounded on three sides by hills and sweeping down to the sea, Buncrana is a lively town, not only in summer, when a host of tourists visit, but all year long.
www.esatclear.ie /~buncrana   (98 words)

  
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Buncranna's Irish name means 'Foot of the River' and one of its delights is the walk under beech, maple and lime trees beside the waters of the River Crana.
By the six arched bridge is the square keep of the 15th century Buncrana Castle, where Wolfe Tone (1763-1798) was brought after his capture in 1798.
The Crana River is an excellent salmon river and it adorns Swan Park, a haven of peace for the stroller.
www.loughfoyleferry.com /buncrana.htm   (163 words)

  
 BUNCRANA, a market and post-town, in the parish of LOWER FAHAN, barony of ENNISHOWEN, county of DONEGAL, and province ...
It consists of three principal and several smaller streets, remarkably clean, and contains 248 houses, of which the greater number are large and well built of stone; the environs are adorned with several handsome houses, villas, and bathing-lodges.
Buncrana Castle, close to the town, was the residence of the O'Donnells and O'Doghertys; but after the flight of O'Nial, O'Donnell, and other northern chieftains, in 1607, the territory escheated to the Crown.
A court for the manor of Buncrana is held on the first Monday in every month, for the recovery of debts under 40s.
www.libraryireland.com /Lewis/LewisB/112-BUNCRANA.php/index.php   (934 words)

  
 Favorite Family Photos
His son, John Shane Bradley, was born in Mintiaghs, Ballinlough, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, in 1744.
Sarah was born in Sleadran, Buncrana, in 1760.
James, their first child, was born in 1863, and married Annie Gillespie of Leophin, Buncrana, in 1898, and had ten children.
bradley.home.tripod.com /id2.html   (427 words)

  
 Buncrana Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
BUNCRANA, a few miles north of Fahan, is the largest town on the peninsula and its high street is a long cavalcade of shops and bars, many with names saluting one or other of the local clans - Grant, Hegarty, McGonagle, McLaughlin, O'Doherty.
Buncrana might have plenty of amenities, but there are surprisingly few places to stay.
For eats in Buncrana, there are the lunchtime specials at the Cranberry Café or, for more substantial fare, the more upmarket Ubiquitous, also on Main Street.
www.infohub.com /destinations/Europe%2D%26%2DRussia/Ireland/Buncrana   (413 words)

  
 Buncrana Hostels: Book a Cheap Hostel in Buncrana. Free Booking Service!
Below is a selection of hostels in Buncrana.
The Mill is the perfect location to stay, relax and to explore the spectacular Inishowen Peninsula.
Buncrana is one of over 2000 destinations worldwide available on HostelBookers.
www.hostelbookers.com /hostels/ireland/buncrana   (139 words)

  
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Buncrana Hearts Fun Academy is hosting the final soccer quiz of the season in the Cottage Bar tonight at 10 p.m.
Students from Scoil Mhuire, Convent of Mercy, Buncrana have raised 1,412 euro for the Bosnian villages of Hodova and Don Bosco.
In the Buncrana GAA Lotto, held in O'Flaherty's Bar on Tuesday night the winning numbers were 4, 5, 9, 22 - no winner and the jackpot next week will be 9,165 euro.
www.derryjournal.com /viewarticle2.aspx?sectionid=3930&articleid=1472335   (1164 words)

  
 Buncrana Houses for Sale, Buncrana Property, Buncrana New Homes and Apartments, Buncrana Residential Property
Providing a vast and forever improving range of shops, pubs and restaurants Buncrana is currently going through somewhat of a rebirth with A huge level of inward investment and development currently taking place.
Buncrana Town Centre accessible in a 7 minute drive offers the comprehensive and improving range of independently owned shops, pubs and restaurants p...
Aghilly is a quiet townland on the outskirts of Buncrana characterised by owner occupied homes all with distant views of...
www.daft.ie /donegal/houses_for_sale/buncrana   (830 words)

  
 Welcome to the Ar Ais Arís Buncrana Traditional Arts Festival Website
Were born and raised in Buncrana in 1987 and 1989 respectively and started dancing at a very young age with the McConomy School of Irish Dancing Derry/Donegal.
PV is that rare genius who can couple mesmeric skill on the fiddle with a great sense of enveloping the listeners in a world of stories, anecdotes and verse, many of them referring to the tunes he has just played or is about to play.
Was born and raised in Buncrana and at an early age showed great talent in both music and art.
www.buncranatradfest.com /artists.htm   (3517 words)

  
 Omagh victim to be reburied in England
The 12-year-old's parents are understood to have moved him from the cemetery in Buncrana, Co Donegal, because they do not want him to remain in a burial ground which also contains the graves of IRA members.
The family moved to Buncrana in search of a more peaceful life 11 months before the bombing, which claimed 29 lives.
Estella, 15, will stay in Buncrana until she gets her GCSE results in the summer, when the house will be sold.
www.telegraph.co.uk /htmlContent.jhtml?html=/archive/2000/04/21/nuls121.html   (620 words)

  
 Buncrana Tourism - Buncrana Vacations
The chief place on the Inishowen Peninsula is Buncrana, a popular seaside resort on the east side of Lough Swilly, with a 3mi/5km long beach, Lisfannon Strand (golf courses).
Our Buncrana tourist attractions helps you discover interesting and exciting places to visit on your next vacation.
Buncrana sightseeing routes for walking or driving tours are found within this handy guide.
www.planetware.com /travel/buncrana-bun-cranncha-travel-guide-irl-dg-bunc.htm   (154 words)

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