The 20th was our full day in Ardara. We enjoyed breakfast at the B&B and moved on in our tour of the wool weaving region of Donegal. Ardara and Kilcar are important towns in the tweed industry and we wanted to see as much as we could. Stories will come later but pics now.
This was the B&B (Woodhill House). Unfortunately we didn't stay in the main house which dates to the 17th century. The main house (where we ate) was lovely as were the gardens. We could only imagine how they appear in the Spring and Summer.
The gardens.
The gardens.
The gardens.
Looking out at Donegal Bay as it works its way to the ocean. In the distance is Ben Bulben.
A weaver working his craft at the Studio Donegal located in Kilcar. Of note is that this is an area where Irish (Gaelic) is predominant. His English was only so-so. In the studio they do it all. They set up the looms having worked the yarns into spools beforehand. When finished with the weaving the finished material is cut and finished in the sewing shop.
Still working the loom.
The sewing shop.
The village of Malin More.
In the village of Malin More the signs are in "Irish."
Traveling up the road we met obstacles which were very frequent in Donegal.
A portion of the Slieve League which runs the Donegal coast with the Atlantic Ocean..
More of the Slieve League.
More of the Slieve League.
Glencolumbkille and the Catholic Church (St. Columba) with potentail Irish Stew ingredients running about.
The church again.
As we travelled there were sheep everywhere; in the churchyards, on the hills, in the roads ...
Looking toward Ardara as we returned.
Another view of Ardara.
The 21st, 22nd, and 23rd will need to wait until we return home. Some of the most interesting scenery is yet to come.
Til then ...
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