Glencolmcille

We meandered along the Donegal Bay, driving through Killybegs, a major fishing port.  We saw many fields of peat being harvested for fuel.  The Folk Village Museum exhibited three centuries of habitats.

Bus rides were long, but how else could we get to the sites?

Di was inside buying an umbrella.

18th century family bed -- all slept in the same comfort.  Restroom was a bush outside.

Anchor away my boys!

Home sweet home 1700s

Tools of the day

More of the same

Chimney without a flue

Cooking utensils

1800s bedroom

1800 crib

Celtic Cross over the door.  We have several from St. Brigid, Dublin, OH

Interesting thatch roof

They last well over 10 years before they need replacement

1950 dining room

Desk and cabinet

LeRoy Neiman's

Living room

Candles, clock and gun from the 1950s

Chimney keeps rain and smoke out of the home

1950 radio on top of the cupboard.

Bed and mattress of the 1950s

Singer sewing machine

Beach view

Lunch at Ardara Manor House.

Lunch included lamb, potato salad, quiche, chicken and salad

Hot coffee was a hit!

Where is desert?

Buffet

Living room

Peat fire

Peat fire logs are heavier than they look.  They are cut from the ground and dried before burning.

Janis

Donegal Highlands castle

Only stone remains.

Jim and Chuck were very bad boys!

Restored living quarters

Mr. Smooth tries to woo a lass!

What, no Budweiser?

Off License = alcohol for sale

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