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Killybegs
is a picturesque Fishing Village on the North West Coast of Ireland-on the edge
of Europe, where the majestic Atlantic Sea meets the spectacular mountains and
rolling hills of Donegal. For
generations the people of Killybegs have made their living from the sea, and
this was never as true as it is today. Killybegs is the fishing Capital of
Ireland, and is one of the most progressive fishing ports in the World.
Killybegs
is also proud to be one of the finest Leisure Angling resorts in the Country
.The Sea Angling Festival attracts competitors from Ireland, U.K., Germany,
Holland, Italy, France and North America.
However, Killybegs offers a whole host of activities to suit all tastes and ages. Whether you like Walking, Hiking, Golfing, Trekking or you just want to soak up the sun and fresh air on Fintra Strand, one mile of Golden Blue Flag Beach, and then Killybegs is the place for you.
A Fillet Of History
The
name Killybegs comes from the Irish ‘Na
Cealla Beaga’ the little cells. Remains of stone huts have been identified in
the general area.
It's believed Christianity came to Killybegs before the sixth century, when St. Colmcille was active along this south-west Donegal coastline. Killybegs is identified not with a local saint but with St Catherine a 4th Century martyr in Alexandria. There’s a holy well named after her close to the shoreline past the New Pier. Nearby are the ruins the ruins
of St. Catherine's church, thought to go back to the 12th century. On
the hill above are the last parts of the tower known as 'Kit's Castle', the
manor house built by Bishop Patrick McMonagle around 1355. Several bishops of
the Raphoe diocese lived there. In
early history, Killybegs came under the sway of the Scottish Mc Sweeney clan
from around the 14th Century, who gave their name to the bay nearby.
It
is from an English spy in Killybegs in 1588, Patrick Blaine, that we have an
account of ships from the great Spanish Armada in the port. Three ships came in
but only one remained afloat, the Girona. The
Spanish contingent was joined by perhaps a thousand men from the wrecking of the
Duquesa Santa Ann near Ardara. The Girona left with 1300 men on board and sank
in a storm off Antrim. Only nine men survived. The
16th Century was a lively time in Kil1ybegs. According to the Annals of the Four
Masters, the town was sacked by the notorious Irish pirates the O’Malley’s
in 1513 while its men folk were off fighting. However the three boats involved
were forced to take shelter in a storm at the eye of Largy (which looking out
the dinning room window you can see below you), on the way to Kilcar, it's said.
and some local youngsters fell on them, killing Owen 0' Mal1ey and 120 of his
followers, and freeing prisoners. The infamous Granuaile, Grace 0' Malley,
escaped with her father in one boat.
Sunset on Fintra beach.....
Need to book a flight? Try Ryanair or Aerlingus, nationally owned airlines.
For more information on travel and things to do around Donegal check out www.donegaldirect.ie You will also find a lot of useful local information at http://www.killybegsonline.ie |
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Largy, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Tel/fax:(00353) 074 9731576 Why not try our self catering option in luxurious self catering accommodation in Killybegs village overlooking the the Harbour, get more information on www.donegalcottageholidays.com, |
The
Sliabh League (Grey Mountain) cliffs, situated on the West coast of Donegal,
are said to be the highest and one of the finest marine cliffs in Europe
with a three hundred metre drop straight down into the wild, Atlantic waves
below. This creates a breathtaking but extremely scary view. 
One
man's pass, not for the fainthearted!
