- The Giant Coole and His Road: Local tradition tells of a mighty giant named Coole who regularly walked an old pathway known as Coole Road, leading off the main route from Ballyshannon to Donegal town; the road bears his name due to his immense strides and presence in ancient times.
- The Old Man Led Astray by Fairies: On a dark night many years ago, an elderly man lost his way through a bog while returning home from Mount Charles; the fairies misled him, transporting him across counties to Galway and Mayo, where years later he recognised familiar places from his supernatural journey.
- Hidden Treasure in Donegal Castle Tunnel: It is believed that valuable treasure lies concealed in an underground tunnel linking Donegal Castle to Donegal Abbey, hidden there during the buildings’ heyday in the sixteenth century when the castle was among Ireland’s strongest fortresses.
- The Fairy Guardian on the Island: On a small island near Creevy, gold treasure from the time of the Danes is said to be guarded by a little fairy man; whenever anyone approaches the site, he begins whistling to warn intruders away.
- Milk Taken by the Fairies: In districts like Bridgetown, tales recount how fairies would steal the profit or substance from cows’ milk, leaving farmers with yield that appeared plentiful but produced little butter, a misfortune attributed to interference from the otherworld.
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County Donegal:
Ireland’s county Donegal is a land of wild coastlines and Gaelic heritage, with Slieve League’s towering sea cliffs offering some of Europe’s highest coastal views. Glenveagh National Park features a historic castle and sprawling gardens amidst rugged mountains. The beaches of Bundoran and the traditional tweed workshops of Ardara make Donegal an engaging destination for nature and cultural enthusiasts. The Grianan of Aileach stone fort adds ancient intrigue and splendid views. Donegal is Ireland’s fourth largest county by size (4,830 square km) and 13th largest by population (167,084). Population peaked at 296,448 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 108,344 in 1971. In terms of hospitality, Donegal is also Ireland’s 13th most visited tourist county with around 199,000 international visitors per year.
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