Showing posts with label irish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label irish. Show all posts

20 January, 2022

Teach Thomais bookshop

this Irish bookshop has been closed during covid.  I don't know if it will open again but I hope so.  If you wish to study the language, this is where you can get everything you need to get started.



08 September, 2021

local library

Finally settled in our new place and now it's back to blogland. :)  This is our new local library, it is on the ground floor.  gteic @Gaoth Dobhair is a network of 30 innovation & digital hubs in locations throughout Ireland’s Gaeltacht areas.  Gaoth Dobhair is the Irish  for Gweedore.  Irish is spoken in this area by just about everyone.  The library is all in Irish so it will be a challenge to learn how to pronounce the words we see.  When we asked questions, the librarian switched to English so we could understand. :)  The people here are very friendly and helpful.



13 June, 2019

Rose's

Rose's Bar & Kitchen , 102 years at this location in Creeslough.
We visited Rose's Kitchen and it was a lovely little place and the salmon we had was excellent.  Didn't go in to the bar because we didn't want a drink.


the plaque can be seen on the facade of the building by the door.
  

bar, kichen and takeaway window


inside the dining room.



old photos of Creeslough hang on the wall



25 February, 2019

hanna hats

located in Donegal Town.


Hanna Hats of Donegal Ltd is a world famous maker of indigenous Irish tweed hats and caps as well as other items of fine tweed, linen and wax apparel. Visitors are invited to their factory and shop which are located in Donegal town, County Donegal.

Growing out of a bespoke tailoring firm started in Donegal town by the late David Hanna in 1924, Hanna Hats has more recently expanded into ladies bags, scarves and the famous Donegal patchwork quilt. Their hats and caps are used for all occasions from fishing, golfing, walking and skiing.

Hanna Hats of Donegal are unique as all of their styles are cut to patterns designed by Hanna Hats and assembled by hand at their factory in Donegal town. They use the finest Donegal tweed (pure new wool) woven exclusively for them.

The very first 'Hanna' hat was created in 1964 and it took four and a half hours to complete. It was called the 'Hanna Hat' and given the style number '84'. One only has to pick up a 'Hanna' hat or cap to see that the quality tailored look has been retained completely.

Their full range of hats and caps are naturally moisture repellent and guaranteed to keep you dry and warm in all kinds of weather. Their hats and caps are available in all sizes.

Visitors are invited to the factory shop. Items can also be purchased online via the website.
Info courtesy of Hanna Hats

You can see the process on how they make the Hanna Hats HERE