Townland of Drung

Area: 1757 acres
Irish Name: Dun Droinge Meaning: A meeting place
Spelling Variations: Drong - Place of Large Meetings (Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh)

Druid's Alter (Megalithic)
N.E. on main road for 0.5 miles past White Castle, just where road crosses another small river a branch road goes off to N.W in 300 yds., turn abruptly W. for 100 yds., turn abruptly again to N.W. In less than 0.5 miles track leads through fields to Mullaghard. Site lies in large field between it and Magherard. Arable. Near top of slope with wonderful view.

The monument has largely disappeared since the map was made. There is now only one standing stone on a slight mound with stones, one or two large, but mostly loose as though off the field. The stone is angled and rather broken.

Measurements: 6ft. 6 ins x 1 ft. 8 ins x 2 ft.

St. Columb's R.C. Church
O.5 miles further along same main road to Moville. On slope of hill on N.W. side of road. Arable. Fine view above lough shore.

There is no particular antiquarian interest in this site, but Maghtochair tells an interesting story about it and its predecessor. The ivy-covered gable of the old church may be seen in the graveyard.

Reference: Maghtochair, Inishowen pp. 190 191

Taken from The Heritage of Inishowen by Mabel R. Colhoun

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