Famous singer from the 1950s. Bridie was born and reared in Ards Creeslough, the ninth of 10 children. Her father was James Gallagher, from Ards and her mother was Bridget Sweeney from Creeslough, who played the melodeon. Bridie Gallagher attended Massinass national school. Early life Bridie started her singing in the Creeslough Hall with aContinue reading “Bridie Gallagher”
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Sarah Mc Caffrey
Donegal People of the year Award 2000 -Nominee Sarah McCaffrey was born in Creeslough to Jim McCaffery and Gracie Mc Ginley. She had a sister Mary who died young and two brothers: Brian and Michael. Brian was a Doctor, Micheal become the Postman after his father, who also owned the Creeslough Hall where many dancesContinue reading “Sarah Mc Caffrey”
Owencarrow Viaduct Disaster
The Lough Swilly Train left Derry as usual at 5:30 PM on this fateful day 31st January 1925 with 13 passengers, 8 goods wagons and 2 bread vans. The driver was Mr. Robert Mc Guinness. The fireman was John Hannigan ( father of John Hannigan Donegal and Letterkenny Footballer now Golfer.) and the guard wasContinue reading “Owencarrow Viaduct Disaster”
Sr Joan Agnes Mc Fadden
Written in Johannesburg, Sunday 16th. May, 1999 by Sr. Joan Agnes McFadden, R.G.S. I was born the 7th. child in a family of 13 to Dominick and Maggie McFadden, Killoughcarron, Creeslough, Co. Donegal Ireland. I was educated at Drimnaraw School and the Technical School, Letterkenny. I joined the Good Shepherd Sisters in 1950 and wentContinue reading “Sr Joan Agnes Mc Fadden”
St. Michael’s GAA
St. Michael’s GAA got it’s name from St. Michael’s Church in Creeslough. The Parish of Doe has being playing Gaelic Football for more than 60 years. The first club was formed in 1938. The club was re-formed in 1952 and the then curate Fr. James Deeney in Creeslough was it’s first President. It took manyContinue reading “St. Michael’s GAA”
John P Lavell
Judge and Author of The Hard Coal Docket John P. Lavelle’s mother Sarah Ann McBride came from Creeslough before emigrating to Philadelphia, USA. Where she married John Lavelle from Co. Mayo they had two children John and Joseph. John P. Lavelle became “The Honourable John P. Lavelle President Judge of Carbon County” when he wasContinue reading “John P Lavell”
Bill Gallagher
Musician, ‘Garten Clay’ man, American in Donegal Bill Gallagher was born in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. When he was six years of age his mother brought him, his brother James and sister Grace back to her home in Creeslough. They were reared by their Gillespie grandparents and stayed there for many years. Bill had a windContinue reading “Bill Gallagher”
Kay McNulty
Kay mcNulty was a Pioneering Irish America Computer Programmer. She was one of the first women to program the ENIAC computer in the USA in the 1940s. Irish upbring Kay was born in Feymore at the foot of Muckish Mountain in 1921 during the Irish war of Independence. Her father James McNulty was imprisoned inContinue reading “Kay McNulty”
Musicians and Singers
Seamus Harkin Seamus used to play in the pub and bars around Donegal before becoming the local undertaker. He wrote several books and songs. His favourite instrument to play was the guitar but in later life he learned the fiddle. He re-published songs by Niall mcGiolla Bride in a book called Blta Fraic (Heather Blossom).Continue reading “Musicians and Singers”
Things to do
There are a lot of things to keep you busy in and around Creeslough. Here are our top tips for things to do in Creeslough or North West Donegal. Things to do as a couple Stroll through the natural woodland path in Duntally Woods and breath in the fresh air, keep an eye out forContinue reading “Things to do”