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In the News (Sun 3 Jun 12)

  
  Gweedore.NET (Gaothdobhair.NET) Your independent guide to Gweedore
Gweedore or Gaoth Dobhair is a Gaeltacht (Gaelic speaking) region located on the North West Coast of Donegal, Ireland.
Gweedore is overlooked by Errigal (the tallest Mountain in Donegal at 2466 ft) and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.
Gweedore is a popular destination for visitors during the summer months and is known for its' great pubs, traditional music and ceilí dancing.
www.gweedore.net   (233 words)

  
 The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News
It is the boundary between Gweedore to the north and the Rosses to the south.
The dialect of the village of Torr in the Gweedore district was studied by Norwegian linguist Alf Sommerfelt.
Gweedore's most successful musician is Enya, or Eithne Ní Bhraonáin; she first appeared on stage in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair as a member of Clannad, before going on to become one of the world's biggest-selling artists, with sales exceeding 70 million.
www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Gweedore   (1116 words)

  
 Gweedore Donegal
Gweedore is a district in the Donegal Gaeltacht to the south of Bloody Foreland in the extreme north-west of Ireland.
Although the Parliamentary Gazetteer of 1844 briefly dismisses Gweedore as 'the name of a rivulet, a bay and a wretched fishing hamlet', the name is now applied to an extensive district lying between Cloghaneely to the north-east and the Rosses to the south-west.
Gweedore tenants referred to in the judgement of the Irish Land Commission which sat in Bunbeg in July 1885 (Tim O'Sullivan)
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~donegal/gweedoreproject.htm   (682 words)

  
 Crossmaglen Rangers GAC - latest news in the club
Gweedore eventually got their second score of the game however this was in controversial circumstances after the referee had overruled the linesman’s decision to award a sideline kick to Cross.
John Donaldson was the target for a lot of Paul Hearty’s kick outs and he was instrumental in most of the attacks that Cross put together, and in the 31st minute he was targeted again and excellently set up Oisin to kick over with his left boot.
Gweedore were to score two more points from play, however these would be cancelled out by points from Johnny Hanratty, Martin Aherne and Mickey McNamee.
www.crossrangers.com /morenews.asp?id=134   (641 words)

  
 Donegal - Galerie de Photo 3
Gweedore is a Gaeltacht area in north-west Donegal
Gweedore is overlooked by Mount Errigal, the tallest mountain in Donegal
Gweedore is bordered by the wild Atlantic Ocean
www.ouestirlande.com /donegal/gallery3.htm   (35 words)

  
 Gweedore and Mount Errigal
Between Glenties and Gweedore a long stretch of extremely wild and barren country intervenes, so wild and bare as to be hardly rivalled in the United Kingdom.
The road to Gweedore, some thirteen miles, is very pleasant, and affords considerable variety of scenery, but is not comparable to several that Donegal can show.
Gweedore is situated upon the Clady, a pretty stream forming the outlet of a chain of loughs.
www.libraryireland.com /IrishPictures/VIII-Errigal.php   (1272 words)

  
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Then the gweedore twaddle and twaddle and twaddle, and finally they'll fetch in a verdict that he had got it fixed.
tell every- body, and we'd gweedore hear the last thing, not to worry, gweedore he had knowed him before, and he gweedore let him have a grudge against that harmless no-account, but of course it done it.
But old Hooker never gweedore on but what they was bound for the sycamores when gweedore heard them killing him in there; but we could skip ashore and was bound for, anyway -- and besides, it's rained, you know." "It don't make any difference, Huck.
hometown.aol.com /EddCamilla6158/gweedore.html   (1040 words)

  
 Destitution (Gweedore and Cloughaneely): report from the Select Committee: together with proceedings of the Committee, ...
Destitution in the Gweedore and Cloughaneely district, Donegal
The Committee does not believe that destitution exists on as grand a scale in the district of Gweedore and Cloughaneely as is suggested in an appeal on 8 January 1858 from members of that community, details of which can be found in the appendix to this report.
The Committee does not feel that the situation has deteriorated in recent years, arguing that there is no indication that there was an increase in either the level of sickness or the number of applications to the workhouse during the winter of 1857-58.
www.bopcris.ac.uk /eppi/ref358.html   (226 words)

  
 Gweedore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Gweedore, in Irish Gaoth Dobhair, is an Irish-speaking district located on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland.
It is surrounded by the deep glens and misty lakes of the Poisened Glen, and further on, Glenveagh National Park and castle, the largest national park in Ireland.
Gweedore's biggest star is without a doubt Enya, or Eithne Ní Bhraonáin; she first appeared on stage in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair as a fairy, before going on to become one of the world's biggest-selling artists, with sales exceeding 70 million.
www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Gweedore   (1537 words)

  
 History of Gweedore, Chapter One
It is bounded in the north by the promontory known as Bloody Foreland and in the south by the valley of the Gweedore River.
Needless to say the early nineteenth century inhabitants of Gweedore were not disposed to much outside interference in their way of life and the lack of roads made it difficult for the landlords, agents and the constabulary.
In the parish of Tullaghobegley (of which Gweedore is the western section) there was a decrease in population of less than 1% from 1841 to 1851.
freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~donegal/chapter_one.htm   (3495 words)

  
 Gweedore Chamber of Commerce - NWCCI
Gweedore Chamber of Commerce- Cumann Tráchtála and Tionscail Gaoth Dobhair.
Gweedore Chamber has been striving to improve the infrastructure in the Gweedore area since its foundation.
The Gweedore to Letterkenny link road was a major issue over the years and Phase 1 of this project is now complete.
www.nwcci.com /nwcci-chambers/gweedore-chamber-of-commerce   (253 words)

  
 Ostan Gweedore, Bunbeg Hotel. Secure Online Reservations
Ostan Gweedore is situated in the heart of the donegal gaeltacht.
Ostan Gweedore has a view which is second to none overlooking the spectacularly beautiful gweedore bay and islands of north west Donegal.
To relax and wnwind while staying at the Ostan Gweedore, our guests have a choice between working out in our gym or taking a leisurely swim in our 18 mt swimming pool and relaxing in the jacuzzi, steam room or sauna.
www.centralr.com /Ostan_Gweedore.html   (250 words)

  
 Gweedore - LoveToKnow 1911
GWEEDORE, a hamlet and tourist resort of Co. Donegal, Ireland, on the Londonderry and Lough Swilly and Letterkenny railway.
In 1889, during the troubles which arose out of evictions, Gweedore was the headquarters of the Irish constabulary, when District Inspector Martin was openly murdered on attempting to arrest a priest on his way to Mass.
This page was last modified 15:05, 6 Oct 2006.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Gweedore   (141 words)

  
 The Gweedore Bar & Restaurant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The bar and restaurant has been owned and run for nigh on a quarter of a century by Mary McGinley Friel and has become something of an institution in the area.
The first floor restaurant, serving an excellent selection of wholesome and appetising dishes, is ideal for special occasions.
In the summer The Gweedore is open every day for meals from 12 noon to 10pm but during the winter this changes to 12.30pm -2.30pm each day and on Friday, Saturday and Sundays the Bar and restaurant serve food from 6pm untill 10pm.
www.travelpublishing.co.uk /HiddenPlacesIreland/Donegal/IRE24151.htm   (169 words)

  
 Gweedore hotel accommodation, cheap Donegal hotel Ireland, Gweedore hotels
Gweedore is a special part of Donegal - beautiful hidden beaches, scenic links golf, and a walkers' paradise between mountain and sea.
The Seaview Hotel sits in the heart of Gweedore near Bunbeg and Derrybeg.
One Hotel in Ireland stands out from the crowd: a perfect location in idyllic surroundings; a town famous across the world for its Irish music sessions; where Donegal's highlands and lakes meet Donegal's beaches; and where superb local produce is crafted into the finest Irish meals.
www.visitgweedore.com   (264 words)

  
 Accommodation Feature - Seaview Hotel Gweedore   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Seaview Hotel, Gweedore is a charming, family run hotel in a special part of Donegal.
Handy for beautiful hidden beaches, scenic links golf and walking between mountain and sea, it is also a very convenient and comfortable place to stay or eat if you are a visiting climber.
For climbers who are travelling with family, this is the ideal way to keep in shape - just throw on some shoes and a chalk bag and you'll find virgin rock to climb all day.
www.pete-smith.co.uk /hotel_feature.html   (498 words)

  
 True Ireland - The West of Ireland - Unspoilt destinations, undiscovered locations and true traditions and culture of ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Old Gweedore Hotel is now a part of this area’s history, and in its place stands a fitting tribute to what was once Donegal’s premier quality hotel.
The An Chúirt Hotel is built on the foundations of what was formerly Lord George Hill’s residence in Gweedore from the 1830’s.
More recently the house was used as a hunting lodge and then as a Hotel during the early part of the 20th century.
www.trueireland.com /articles.php?id=36   (624 words)

  
 Gweedore Holiday Cottages - Crolly and Rannafast - Donegal Ireland
Gweedore is located along the western seaboard of Co. Donegal and is regarded as one of the most ruggedly scenic areas of the west of Ireland.
Here, the old skills and traditions of bygone days have survived and the native language is still alive and well.
This recently refurbished 3 bedroom modern bungalow is located in the picturesque village of Loughanure, in the heart of Gaeltacht area and can comfortably accommodate 9 people.
www.donegalcottageholidays.com /holiday_cottage_gweedore.htm   (588 words)

  
 Donegal Hotels, Accommodation in Letterkenny, Gweedore and Donegal Town
The Irish government have been instrumental in preserving the language and promoting the social and cultural well-being of the Gaeltacht, particularly around the Gweedore region in the northwest of the county.
At the head of Donegal Bay is Donegal Town, the county's principal gateway for discovering the beauty and character that reverberates throughout, from quaint market towns to jaw-dropping wilderness of Glenveagh National Park.
The rugged coastline around Gweedore is hugged award-winning beaches and charming fishing villages such as Burton Port, Derrybeg and Bunbeg where you may find traditional Irish music sessions on any given night of the week.
www.gnws-ireland.com /donegal.htm   (530 words)

  
 An Chuirt, Gweedore Court Hotel & Heritage Centre Details - irelandhotels.com
An Chuirt is beautifully situated in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht, overlooking the Clady River and Errigal Mountain.
Rebuilt on the site of the old Gweedore Hotel, An Chuirt has been rebuilt to provide a suitable blend of modern convenience and elegant touches of the past.
You will find a guide to the hotel and guesthouse rating system on the About the Ireland Hotels Site page which indicates the type of accommodation to be found in the hotels guesthouses and lodgings featured - from comfortable one star guesthouses through to five star hotels in Dublin and throughout Ireland.
www.irelandhotels.com /PremisesPages/An_Chuirt_Gweedore_Court_Hotel_Heritage_Centre_GWEEDORE_CO_DONEGAL_Ireland.htm   (189 words)

  
 AN PHOBLACHT/REPUBLICAN NEWS
This building from the first half of the 19th century embodied a vital part of the history of North West Donegal, indeed, I would go further and suggest that this building should have been established as a national monument.
It incorporated almost the entire social and political history of Gweedore and the surrounding parishes.
From Hill's own `Notes from Gweedore' - a fascinating historical document - it is possible to go back in time to the years of rapacious landlordism, land seizure, famine times and the whole aura of condescension which the landlords showed to the local population.
republican-news.org /archive/1999/January14/14lett.html   (995 words)

  
 Gweedore, 18th January, 1858... - Enya Fans Forum
Resolved - "That the Rev. Daniel McGee, P.P., Gweedore; the Rev. Hugh McFadden, P.P., Cloughaneely; the Rev. J.
The districts of Gweedore and Cloughaneely are the bleakest and most mountainous in Donegal or in Ireland.
The entire surface is broken up by huge, abrupt, and irregular hills of granite, covered with a texture of stunted heath, while the space between is but a shaking and spongy marsh.
enyafans-forum.ipbhost.com /index.php?showtopic=590   (1574 words)

  
 An Chuirt Hotel,Gweedore,Donegal - Gweedore Court Hotel, Exclusive Accommodation + Dining In The Donegal Gaeltacht
Gweedore G.A.A, they run summer camps all summer where all children are welcome.
For relaxing or romantic breaks Gweedore is full of activities.
the beautiful sandy beaches, relaxing or lively nightlife is locally available, hill walking, fishing, golfing are only a number of things we have on offer in Gweedore.
www.anchuirt-hotel.ie /location.htm   (252 words)

  
 Ostan Gweedore, Bunbeg
Ostan Gweedore is a luxurious 3 star hotel located in the Gaeltacht area of Donegal in a quaint village called Bunbeg on the Atlantic seaboard.
Thanks to the great location of Ostan Gweedore, visitors to the area can enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits making Ostan Gweedore an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts and family groups!
Ostan Gweedore, Ostan Gweedore, Bunbeg, Donegal, Ireland
www.ostan-gweedore.com   (137 words)

  
   © The Donegal News - GAA Stories
Gweedore GAA Club was one of six GAA clubs around the country to receive an early Christmas bonus this year after AIB announced the first winners in the 2006/2007 AIB Community Challenge.
Every club participating in the Provincial Championships was automatically entered in the AIB Community Challenge, where they could win prizes ranging in value from ¤1,000 to ¤5,000 towards club equipment, based on the level of support they get from their local communities and fan base.
The support of club fans and communities is unconditional and not dependent on success on the field – and we in AIB wanted to acknowledge and reward that.
www.nwipp-newspapers.com /DN/free/287895836809625.php   (515 words)

  
 Gweedore | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon
Gweedore is an Irish-speaking district located on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland.
Due to the Official Languages Act 2003, the Irish form of the name is now the only official version.
Gweedore is officially the largest Irish-speaking parish in Ireland.
www.babylon.com /definition/Gweedore   (89 words)

  
 Webpagina van GWEEDORE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Gweedore is een duo dat Keltische traditionele muziek speelt.
Naast langzame en gedragen melodieën speelt Gweedore ook snelle en opzwepende instrumentale dansmuziek.
zondag 10 december 2006: Gweedore in Folkclub Brielle, m.m.v.
home.wanadoo.nl /guyroelofs   (109 words)

  
 The National Forum on Europe - Gweedore Debates the EU Constitution   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Fianna Fail MEP Seán Ó Neachtain told a public meeting in the Gweedore Gaeltacht (Monday 25th April) that the there was a danger that if the EU Constitution is not ratified many of the concessions Ireland achieved in negotiating the document, like maintaining the veto on tax and defence policies, might be up for renegotiation.
The Forum will be travelling next to the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon on May 16th, to the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan on May 30th and to the Cavan Crystal Hotel in Cavan Town on 20th June.
The Forum Chairman, Senator Maurice Hayes, opened the Gweedore meeting by explaining that the Forum is an-all party body which is neutral on the question of the Constitution.  "We just provide the space for people to debate it", he said.
www.forumoneurope.ie /index.asp?locID=113&docID=729   (879 words)

  
 Hoganstand.com - GAA Football & Hurling
The first action in the 2006 AIB Ulster football championship takes place in Ballybofey on Sunday when Crossmaglen Rangers (Armagh) take on Gweedore (Donegal) in the preliminary round to decide who faces Cavan champions, Mullahoran in the quarter-final on November 12.
Donegal clubs have had a poor record in the Ulster club championship (St.Joseph’s were their only winners back in 1975) so Gweedore face a massive test against Crossmaglen, who have won four provincial and three All-Ireland titles since 1997.
Gweedore beat St.Eunan’s by 1-5 to 0-6 in the Donegal final on a day when Stephen Cassidy scored 1-1 for the new champions while James Gallagher kicked 0-4.
hoganstand.com /ArticleForm.aspx?ID=68188   (1034 words)

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