Introducing Gweedore & Around
The Irish-speaking district of Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair) is a loose assembly of small towns between the coast and the impressive peak of Mt Errigal. The area is commonly used as a base for trips to Tory Island and Glenveagh National Park. Its rugged coast, dotted with white, sandy beaches, has been overrun by holiday-home mania. Consequently, Derrybeg (Doirí Beaga) and Bunbeg (Bun Beag) virtually run into each other along the R257. A few kilometres east on the R258, a few hotels are scattered along the roadside – that’s Gweedore for you.
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Thankfully, the developers haven’t yet ventured inland. Away from the coast, habitations are few and far between, and the only feature breaking up the bleak landscape is the presence of dozens of small fishing lakes.
On the main road in Bunbeg there’s an National Irish Bank with an ATM and bureau de change, while Derrybeg has a post office. Ferries depart Bunbeg for Tory Island.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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