Townland of Carrowmenagh

Area: 713 acres Irish Name: Meaning: Middle Quarter Spelling Variations: Carrowmena or Carrowmenagh

Located on the Northeast of the Inishowen Peninsula lies the picturesque village of Carrowmenagh. The history of this area can be traced back neary 5000 years. The evidence of this can be found in the wealth of Archaeological remains that dominate the landscape.

The visitor can explore these sights and view Kinnagoe Bay, St. Ultan's Well, Megalithic Tombs, The Sweat House and walk on the D'arcy McGee Heritage Trail.

Local Accommodation is available all year round. So browse in the Art Gallery or have a quiet drink in the Pub and enjoy the local "Craic". Have a great time whatever the Weather!.

The above has been taken from Carrowmenagh & District Walking Map & Historical Guide.

Standing Stone

Following Long Glen road S.W. towards Moville/Gleneely road; in about 1.5 miles a turning at right angles on left or S.E leads between fields, track continues up Crocknageeha; site is near the top on S. above stream which joins another to form Bredagh River. Land still rising N.E., S.E. and S. Bog and moorland pasture. View across bog to distant mountains S.W. and W. In the middle of a bog and lying beside this hard grey laminated rock is a large piece which has flaked off. It is facing S. - S. and slants to the N.

Measurements:7ft. 6ins. x 3ft. x 1ft (at widest)

(Taken from The Heritage of Inishowen by Mabel R. Colhoun)

A book on the history of the townland of Carrowmenagh is available locally and was written by local historian John McLaughlin.

Carrowmenagh - History of a Donegal Village and Townland By John A. McLaughlin Published 2001 by John A McLaughlin (Printed by Browne Printers, Letterkenny). 118 pages.

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