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Caption: DONEGAL COUNTY A DIGITAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF IRELAND
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Caption: As soon as I departed the quaint town of Dunfanaghy, I was drawn to this ancient tower. Then I saw a sign for Ard’s Friary and headed down a side road,
already off course...
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Caption: Originally built in 1730, it was almost
closed down in 2006 but has been
restored and now operates as a
Retreat and Conference Centre. ARD’S FRIARY
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Caption: I love to go inside religious places when I travel to gain a deeper experience
of the culture.
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Caption: Back on the path to my first destination, I got distracted again, this time by this contemporary Catholic church named St Michael's.
The modern design mirrors
the mountains hidden by clouds. ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH
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Caption: ST. EUNAN’S CATHEDRAL I finally arrived at my “destination” in the historic town of Letterkenny in perfect timing!
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Caption: I was fortunate to capture this interior just before mass began!
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Caption: After the Cathedral, I backtracked to the Glenveagh Castle, one of the more popular sites in Donegal County. GLENVEAGH CASTLE
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Caption: I enjoyed a walk through the serene gardens that surrounds the castle.
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Caption: After another windy drive, I came upon this magical abandoned church tucked away next to a lake.
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Caption: DUNLEWEY CHURCH OF IRELAND Nestled at the foot of Errigal (the highest mountain in County Donegal) and overlooking the beautiful Poisoned Glen sits the beautiful 'Old Church of Dunlewey'.
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Caption: As the story goes, Jane Smith Russell had the church built as a memorial to her husband, James Russell, landlord of the Dunlewey Estate, who died on 2nd September 1848. James Russell was laid to rest in a vault under the church floor. The church was consecrated on 1st September 1853 as a Chapel of Ease to Tullaghabegley.
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Caption: This was the perfect discovery at the end of my day.
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Caption: Remember wherever your heart is, there you will find your treasure... PAOLO COEHLO, The Alchemist
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Caption: And as the sun set, I drove through the epic Irish countryside with this
as my view!
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