Creevy is situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, looking into Donegal
Bay and surrounded by the Hills of Donegal, the ideal location to explore
a wide and varied range of outdoor activities, including walking, surfing,
golfing and angling from beach-pier-rocks and angling boat.
This rural coastal area is steeped in history lying halfway between Rossnowlagh
-“ The Heavenly Cove “
and Ballyshannon, the oldest town in Ireland, where the
mighty Erne system meets the sea.
Long famous for it’s Salmon fishing, in the past it was a shipping port
of some significance. Ballyshannon was created a borough by Royal Charter
in 1613. Local Poet William Allingham referred to it in song as the “Friendly
place, the kindly spot”.
Creevy is on the R231 to Rossnowlagh. Nearby is the Franciscan
Friary, Centre of Peace & Reconciliation & La Verna House. The Franciscan
order were first brought to Donegal by Nuala O’Donnell, a member of the
O’Donnell Clan who were chieftains of Tirconnaill prior to the occupation
of the country.
This region of Ireland is recognised as being the last outstanding unspoiled
destination in Europe, the vast variety and quality of our scenery has
given the countryside a reputation of which we are justly proud.
This area provides a unique opportunity for visitors with various preferences
to mix their holiday activities, enjoy a full social life and live in
the lap of luxury. Top class walks, both short routes, e.g. the Creevy
Shore Walk, a purpose built coastal footpath 10 miles in length running
from Rossnowlagh through Creevy to the mouth of the Erne Estuary and convenient
long distance walks such as the Blue Stack Way and Baile na Gaeltachta
[the Gaeltacht Way].
On the Creevy Coastal walk are the ruins of Kilbarron Castle, home of
Michael O’Cleary, and the Four Masters, a group of Franciscan lay brothers,
who penned the Annals of the Four Masters, a most significant piece on
history going back over the centuries.
Numerous archaeological and historic sites of significance abound in the
locality, including the 6th Century church of St. Barron, kinsman of St.
Colmcille, after which the parish of Kilbarron is named.
Recently a prehistoric Sand cemetery dating back to 4000 BC was discovered
adjacent to the Shore Walk. Nearby are the ruins of the Wardtown Castle,
home of Speaker Connnolly of the House of Commons. Adjacent to that are
the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey Assaroe,"Abbey of the Morning Star"
and close by that, the restored corn mill, interpretative centre and tearooms,
known as the Water Wheels.
Experience Sea Angling at its best in the pure waters of the Atlantic
Ocean aboard “An Duanai Mara “ a purpose built 33ft. Aqua Star Boat, powered
by a 320-hp Cummins engine, licensed for twelve passengers and two crew,
operating from Creevy Pier.
This unspoiled haven is unaffected by pollution, over fishing and climatic
changes. The remote rugged coastline of Donegal is simply teeming with
opportunities for the dedicated sea angler.
Creevy pier is lined by beautiful rugged cliffs, rocky outlets and sea
inlets and offers some of the finest sea angling in Europe and is relatively
under fished.
In recent years great sport is provided by the tuna fishing
in Donegal Bay, especially in the late summer and autumn. "An Duanai Mara"
is also equipped to facilitate Deep sea scuba diving, and charter tours
of the bay including trips to Inishmurray, 7th century monastic settlement,
and to Sliabh League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe, both with it’s
colonies of rare birds.
There is always time for a whale, or dolphin watching trip.
Donegal Bay provided shelter for the survivors of the Spanish Armada,
when several ships sank in a storm off Streedagh Strand in nearby Sligo.
Equally nowadays, that hospitality is alive and well and we still welcome
visitors from near and far. .
The Creevy Cottages are award winning, restored, traditional, 4 star,
self catering accommodation, in their own private locations, on half acre
walled sites, with dedicated washing/drying facilities, private car parking,
full oil fired central heating, open fires but with all modern conveniences.
Details available from Manager ++ 353[0]71 9852896
e-mail Cottages@r-trading.com
Molly Reynolds [Manager]
Creevy Co-op.,
Ballyshannon,
Co. Donegal,
Ireland.
