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Written by Ciaran Cunningham
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Wednesday, 15 March 2006 |
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Donegal is often described as being “wild”, referring to its natural,
largely unspoilt beauty. In South-Donegal we use the word "wild" very much as an
adverb. A common use would be to say “its wild cold outside” or “she was wild
beautiful”.
Both uses can apply equally to the area, fondly known as “in-thru”. The majestic
beauty of Sliabh Leauge or the tranquil splendour of Teelin Bay can be
accurately described as “wild beautiful”, while the rugged, sparse and untouched
panoramic view while you wander through the heather on Bunglas, complies with
the naturalist's understanding of “wild”  Sliabh a�Liag
Growing up in Carrick, one felt very much part of a community where respect for
the land and sea was as important as respect for each other. When you grow up in
an area of such natural beauty, you nurture your environs and through a form of
osmosis it becomes a deep part of who you are.
Carrick was and still is a small but busy village, To the south-west of the
village lies the fishing village of Teelin , once the main fishing port in
Ireland, a place where beauty erupts from the clash of land and sea. A place
where the people are so much part of the beauty, interlinked with the sea and
land through the language of our fathers. Cast in the shadow of Sliabh a’Liag,
Teelin is a relaxing haven for both traveller and local alike.
 Teelin Pier
Carrick and Teelin form part of the parish made famous by Fr.James McDyre. The
other main centre of population in the parish of Glencolmcille
is the town of Cashel and its surrounds. Cashel looks on, as the ferocious North
Atlantic sea, fights a losing battle with the splendid Glen Head. The
mesmerising sound of the waves crashing on the rock around this coast, will
keep you coming back for more.
There are many areas of splendour within a short drive from Cashel, the 152
steps to the marvellous Silver Strand at Mailnbeg, the unusual beauty formed
from the thousands of round white stones which make up the coast at Port , or
the many significant historical monuments which mark the land and reinforce the
importance of this land to our descendants over thousands of years, are but a
few. Glen Head
In the neighbouring parish of Kilcar, there are many more sights which will make
you stop and spend time in awe. None more so than the remarkable Muckross Head.
To stop and view this site from the road, which many have done, does not do this
wonder justice. Take a walk around the head, on the rocky shore, and you will be
presented with what can only be described as a pre-historic plateau. This
large expanse of flat rock, walled by the low lying cliffs will leave you
questioning how you had not read about this is the standard tourist guides
and I suppose more than anything that sums up the area in general. You won't
have read about this beauty in the tourist guide, so when you stumble across
them you will feel like you are the first to discover them, and that will stay
with you.
Carrick is a small village in the North West
of Ireland in County Donegal.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 June 2009 )
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