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	Lough Derg - LoveToKnow 1911
		LOUGH DERG, a lake of Ireland, on the boundary of the counties Galway, Clare and Tipperary.
		Ruined churches and fortresses are numerous on the eastern shore, and on Iniscaltra Island are a round tower and remains of five churches.
		Another Lough Derg, near Pettigo in Donegal, though small, is famous as the traditional scene of St Patrick's purgatory.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Lough_Derg (184 words)

	Lough Derg, County Donegal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Saint Patrick's Purgatory is on an island on Lough Derg in County Donegal.
		For centuries, pilgrims have referred to Lough Derg as Saint Patrick's Purgatory.
		For the Irish, it continued to be a retreat for intensive prayer and subdued penance.
	www.irelandseye.com /paddy/derg.html (256 words)

	DONEGAL
		DONEGAL, a sea-port, market and post-town, and parish (formerly an incorporated parliamentary borough), in the barony of TYRHUGH, county of DONEGAL, and province of ULSTER, 24 miles (S. w.) from Lifford, and 113 (N. w.) from Dublin ; containing 6260 inhabitants, of which number, 830 are in the town.
		By a grant to Henry Brook, in 1639, a manor was erected, comprehending the town of Donegal, with a court leet and a court baron, to be held before a seneschal appointed by the patentee, having a civil jurisdiction to the extent of 405.
		It consists of a central group of- mountains with a border of cultivation verging to the water's edge : in the mountains of Glentogher is an expanse of 4000 acres of peat and heath.
	www.eiretek.org /chapters/lee/lewismaps/donegalco.htm (4436 words)

	Driving Through Donegal
		It is one of the principal Irish seaside resorts and is bounded by Donegal Bay to the south and the hills of Donegal to the north.
		Donegal Town is an excellent center for touring the southern side of the county.
		The castle was the stronghold of the O'Donnells.
	www.irelandforvisitors.com /articles/driving_donegal.htm (1727 words)

	Angling and Fishing in and around Bundoran - Co. Donegal, Norhwest Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Lough Melvin:The open season for salmon and trout is from 1 February to 30 September; for brown trout, from 1 March to 30 September.
		The Drowes flows from Lough Melvin to Bundoran, forming the boundary between counties Donegal and Leitrim and creating the well known "three pools" at the boundary to the town.The Drowes is one of the best Salmon fishing rivers in the world.
		Lough Erne:Before the onset of that devastating salmon disease in the late 1960's, Lower Lough Erne was one of the finest wild trout fisheries in the British Isles.
	www.tyrconnell-group.com /bundoransite/angling1.html (1149 words)

	IrishAbroad Internal Messaging
		Lough Derg has been recognised as a place of pilgrimage for generations as thousands of people have experienced the three-day sojourn and fast.
		Lough Derg is about four miles from the village of Pettigo in Co. Donegal — three-day pilgrimages take place between June 1 and August 15.
		However, since 1992 Lough Derg has offered a less taxing one-day retreat where visitors are not asked to fast and go bare foot, but take part in exercises, personal prayer and the ‘reconciliation and healing of memories’ service.
	www.irishabroad.com /Travel/Features/loughderg.asp (419 words)

	"Greenspeak: Ireland in Her Own Words" by Paddy Sammon: Book: Examples: "lough"
		This is the lough with the famous island known as St.
		Lough Derg fishes best in May. It is worth sounding a note of wwarning: this lough can blow up very rough and it has many rocky shoals just under the surface."
		During the drought of 1953 employees of the Stevensons Mill found two dug-out canoes on the bed of the lough, one of which was 7.3m long and 1m wide.
	greenspeak.info /book/examples/lough.php (275 words)

	County Donegal and the Inishowen Peninsular
		Donegal is famous for its scenery, with majestic mountain ranges, hidden glens, beautiful lakes and a wonderful indented coastline, featuring some of Europe's finest beaches.
		Inishowen is surrounded by Lough Foyle to the east and Lough Swilly to the west while the Atlantic encircles Inishowen's northern shores.
		Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly are deep sea loughs and both have played pivotal roles in the history of Ireland.
	bradley.home.tripod.com /id15.html (538 words)

	Catholic Diocese of Clogher - www.clogherdiocese.ie
		Patrick's Purgatory, Lough Derg, is among the oldest centres of Christian Pilgrimage in Western Europe, supposedly dating back to the sixth century.
		Lough Derg lies about four miles north of the village of Pettigo in County Donegal, in the Diocese of Clogher.
		The association of the name of St Patrick with Lough Derg dates back as far as records go and the legends that link him with the place point to a tradition already firmly established by the twelfth century.
	www.clogherdiocese.ie /loughderg (778 words)

	Hotels, Hostels, Bed and Breakfasts, Guesthouses, Farmhouses and Self Catering Accommodation in Donegal Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Donegal, the most northerly county in Ireland, extends along much of the north-west coast.
		The supreme appeal of Donegal, however, lies in the natural beauty of its coast, with windswept peninsulas, precipitous cliffs and a host of golden beaches that rival any in Europe.
		Lough Derg, a small lake to the east of Donegal is popular with a host of pilgrims who converge on the town from June to mid-August every year.
	www.irishbeds.com /donegal.html (469 words)

	Derg, Lough - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		LOUGH-IN; Derg packs punter pleasure in race for Christmas bonanza.(Sport)
		Cheltenham: Pipe praises Murphy for Lough Derg success.(Sports)
		Pilgrim's progress; EVERY year more than 14,000 people travel to Lough Derg in Donegal for three days to participate in what is one of the toughest pilgrimages in Christendom.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-derg-lou.html (350 words)

	Donegal environment and tourist attractions in Donegal
		Bays, rivers, loughs, beaches, salt marshes, valleys, viewing points, deer enclosures and historic monuments are woven together by a series of fascinating nature trails.
		Lough Derg is a large, shallow lough of over 2,000 acres, 4 miles north of Pettigo.
		Donegal Bay majectically swoops towards you, while to your right, there is a lake at eye level as you walk upwards to see the jagged tops of Slieve League cutting the scudding clouds.
	www.countydonegal.com /donegal_environment_tory_island.htm (2193 words)

	Franciscan history in Donegal>			Whether the refuge at Lough Eske or at Rosfriar, Co. Leitrim by the Drowes was the location of the well-formed community, things began to disintegrate from the beginning of the eighteenth century.
		Midway through the nineteenth century Donegal saw the last of the Franciscans, though their memory lived on in its folklore, its place-names and in the hearts of its people; but the link had not been broken, and in 1946 the friars were to return to Donegal.
		Near Lough Eske there is a townland named Friary, a place where the friars fled for refuge after the destruction of the abbey and where they served the people throughout most of the Penal Days.
	www.geocities.com /friaryrossnowlagh/friaryhistory.htm (2798 words)

	Domain Ireland: Welcome to County Donegal
		The ruined 14th century castle at Greencastle, overlooking Lough Foyle to Northern Ireland, was built by Richard de Burgo as an English stronghold from which to fight the Irish Chieftains, the O'Donnells and the O'Dohertys.
		Lough Derg Visitors Centre on the main street in Pettigo near the lake has exhibitions on Saint Patrick and the lake's history and mythology.
		The one room Donegal Historical Society Museum is housed in a Franciscan friary near Rossknowlagh village and has a collection of Stone Age flints, Bronze Age dagger blades, crosses dating back to penal times when Catholics were forced to hold masses in remote areas, old guns and musical instruments.
	www.irishnews.com /tourism/donegal/dllandmarks.html (1741 words)

	St Patrick's Day 2006 - festival, parades, events for Saint Patrick, Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The words `Lough Derg pilgrimage' are synonymous with fasting, lack of sleep and bare feet.
		Lough Derg is an island retreat in the wilds of Co Donegal.
		It's almost 10 years since I visited Lough Derg, but my recollection of the experience remains vivid - I have only to look at my feet to remind myself of the pain and suffering I had to endure.
	www.irishabroad.com /stpatrick/life/loughdergmemories.asp (879 words)

	Aspect Ireland - Lough Derg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This is not to be confused with any of the many other Lough Dergs in Ireland, especially the larger Shannon lough of the same name further south.This place might share its name, but in other respects it is unique not only in Ireland, but throughout the world.
		The lough sits in a bowl of almost totally unpopulated hills.
		Now you can't be blamed for thinking that you have to be a Rambo to undertake this, and it is very tough, but in fact, strong spiritual motivation allows even frail looking little ladies of great age to be seen there giving it all they've got.
	members.aol.com /finlough/lochderg.htm (611 words)

	About us - Lough Derg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Lough Derg lies about four miles north of the village of Pettigo in County Donegal.
		Station Island, the location of the Pilgrimage, is often referred to as Saint Patrick's Purgatory or simply Lough Derg.
		In earlier times the area around the lake was a place of protection for anyone in trouble.
	www.loughderg.org /index.cfm/area/information/page/about (152 words)

	Norvista Travel Donegal Hotels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Donegal - Dun Nan Gall - means Fort of the Foreigners, which comes from the fact that the Vikings built a garrison here.
		Donegal town is a very good example of a planned town, and was laid out by Sir Basil Brooke with a market square, known as the Diamond.
		There are many important antiquities and historic sites in the county, and the island retreat of Lough Derg is one of Ireland's most celebrated holy places.
	www.norvistatravel.com /donegal-hotels.htm (281 words)

	The Counties of the North-West of Ireland: Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Tyrone and Fermanagh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Counties of the North-West of Ireland: Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Tyrone and Fermanagh
		Donegal's supreme appeal lies in the natural beauty of its coast, with windswept peninsulas, precipitous cliffs and a host of golden beaches that rival any in Europe.
		Donegal has been occupied by humans for over 9,000 years and is renowned for its history and archaeology.
	www.horse-riding-donegal.com /five-counties.htm (887 words)

	FERMANAGH
		FERMANAGH, an inland county, of the province of ULSTER, bounded on the east by Monaghan and Tyrone, on the north by Tyrone and Donegal, on the west by Donegal and Leitrim, and on the south by Cavan.
		The lakes called Lough Melvin, Lough Macnean, and Lough Kane, which form part of the boundary between Fermanagh and Leitrim, may be considered as partly belonging to the former county.
		Large flights of wild geese and swans occasionally visit Lough Erne towards the close of the year, the appearance of which is considered to prognosticate a severe winter.
	www.eiretek.org /chapters/lee/lewismaps/fermanaghco.htm (2939 words)

	ireland.com / TRAVELservice
		A place of pilgrimage since medieval times, Lough Derg, just west of Donegal Town, contains a small island called Station Island where it is said that St Patrick once stayed and fasted.
		South of the lake in Pettigo, the Lough Derg Visitor Centre provides information on these retreats and the history of the island.
		Donegal's highest peak, Mount Errigal stands at 751 metres, and with two paths to the summit, can be climbed in about two hours.
	www.ireland.com /explore/counties/donegal_a.htm (946 words)

	Donegal Town : Attractions \| Frommers.com
		The greatest attraction of Donegal Town is the town's layout itself, a happy mix of medieval and modern buildings.
		Lough Derg and its many islands lies about 16km (10 miles) east of Donegal.
		From June 1 to August 15, thousands of Irish people take turns coming to Lough Derg to do penance for 3 days at a time, remaining awake and eating nothing but tea and toast.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/donegaltown/1325010029.html (277 words)

	Ireland - Lough Derg
		This is an island in Co Donegal (not to be confused with an Island of the same name on the Shannon) to which pilgrims go for three days at a time, any time between April and October.
		Lough Derg is also closely associated with St Patrick, although there is no evidence that he ever visited the Island, and is also known as St Patrick's Purgatory.
		A pilgrim’s time on Lough Derg is spent in prayer and fasting.
	www.dochara.com /tips/loughderg2.php (441 words)

	Welcome to Donegal Bay - Enjoy Angling in Donegal Bay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Donegal Bay has somewhere in the region of 30 different species of fish and It is not unusual for a days fishing to produce at least 5 or more species.
		The Cashelard lakes are many, but to name just a few, Lough Unshin, Lough Colmkille, Lough Avogh, Rusheen Lough are all good trout lakes and have a large population of wild brownies.
		Compared to most regions throughout Ireland, this probably is the only undiscovered Coarse fishing paradise left in the country and it's all waiting for you to come and catch that big one and be the first to have a recorded fish entered in the Specimen Records.
	www.donegalbay.com /angling.htm (664 words)

	EARLY HISTORY of Lough Allen Region (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Along the Western shore of Lough Allen when the lake was dropped by the E.S.B. to as low as 150 ft O.D. vast areas of shoreline were littered by great oak trees.
		On the West side of Lough Allen is a territory Tir Thuathail from Thathal maol Gobh grandson of Cairbre one of the sons of Niall the Great.
		To the South of Lough Allen Muintir Eoluis it as divided in Muintir Carolan.
	www.dbo.ie /loughallen (3024 words)

	Activity Holidays: Cycling, Walking, Cruising and Golf (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		From Donegal Town the cycling trail goes towards the Northem banks of the idyllic Lough Eske at the foot of the Blue Stack Mountain Range.
		It starts off with a gentle walk past Lough Derg Church, worshipping place of pilgrims, and continues into the Slievedoo Forest, the vast Killeter Forest and Mullfamore from' where guests have a breathtaking view of the Donegal Mountains.
		Donegal is a magnificent links course on a rugged sandy Peninsula, screened by a wall of dense woodlands.
	www.horse-riding-donegal.com /programme-2.htm (955 words)

	Carndonagh.com / Donegal
		Donegal's coastline includes the highest sea cliffs in Europe at Slieve League.
		Donegal also holds more than a quarter of of the entire sandy coast of all of the Irish counties.
		It was the last county to be taken over by the English with Cahir O'Doherty was the last chieftan in Ireland to be defeated in 1608 most of Donegal's chieftans fled to europe in 1607).
	www.inishowenonline.com /donegal_facts.htm (316 words)

	Lough Derg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lough Derg is the name of two lakes in Ireland:
		Lough Derg (Munster) a large lake on the River Shannon, bordering counties Clare, Galway and Tipperary.
		Lough Derg (Donegal) a small lake, a place of Christian pilgrimage.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lough_Derg (103 words)

	Fitzgeralds Hotel Donegal - Game Fishing Donegal - Game Angling Donegal
		County Donegal is one of the few remaining unspoilt angling havens in Europe and is relatively unaffected by pollution, over fishing and climatic changes which have blighted other areas.
		Donegal possesses some of the best coastline in Europe allied to large stocks of Sandeel and Sprat, making it one of the most important coastal feeding zones for Sea Trout in Western Europe
		Lough Melvin, which lies between Leitrim, Fermanagh and Donegal, is undoubtedly one of the finest lakes in the North West.
	www.fitzgeraldshotel.com /game_angling_donegal.htm (438 words)

	BSS Audio
		The versatility of BSS Audio's proprietary digital Soundweb engine has been put to imaginative use in the unconventional setting of an offshore pilgrimage centre in the north of Ireland.
		Situated in Co. Donegal, Lough Derg has for centuries been referred to by pilgrims, who visit the island retreat for solitude, fasting and praying, as ‘Saint Patrick's Purgatory’.
		Martin concludes, “There are so many tools in Soundweb that allow you to accurately EQ the system, along with gates to activate the mics etc. This had never been done at Lough Derg before, and the principals are delighted.
	www.bss.co.uk /includes/news_sheet_include.aspx?news_id=19 (374 words)

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