Folklore · County Donegal
Folklore and traditions of County Donegal
14 sites with recorded traditions.
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14 sites in County Donegal with traditions recorded by the Archaeological Survey. County Donegal guide.
Folklore on ErinSites is quoted from the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (or, when marked, from visitors). It records what people said or believed about a place; it is not presented as historical fact.
- The 'Grianán of Aileach' Hillfort · Speenoge,Toulett,An Cheathrú Riabhach (Tc An Bheart), Co. Donegal
There is much legendary and historical material associated with Aileach and the Irish annals record its destruction in 1101.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Cooly Graveyard Monastic site · Cooly, Co. Donegal
The monastery is located on excellent land sloping to Lough Foyle to the E and is traditionally claimed to have been founded by St. Patrick (Gwynn and Hadcock 1970, 399; Lacy et. al. 1983, 261).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Donagh Church of Ireland, Carndonagh Ancient church · Churchland Quarters, Co. Donegal
A patch of bare soil is still respected as a source of cures.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Kilbarron Church Ancient church · Kilbarron, Co. Donegal
The church is surrounded by a featureless disused graveyard (DG103-055001-) which is believed to be the location of an early ecclesiastical site.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St Buadan's Church of Ireland Ancient church · Culdaff, Co. Donegal
According to local tradition this is the site of an early Christian church founded by St. Buadan which fell into disuse when taken over by Protestants in the 17th century.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Templecavan Church Ancient church · Málainn Bhig, Co. Donegal
The church is traditionally associated with the similarly named structure (DG089-018001-) on Rathlin O'Birne island, which is c. 2km offshore to W.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Donegal Castle Castle · Donegal, Co. Donegal
The pedestals are carved with cloisonné-like designs and the pilasters have ornate hinge-like strapwork with flower and foliage patterns on the sides.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Grianan of Aileach Ringfort · An Cheathrú Riabhach (Tc An Bheart),Speenoge,Toulett, Co. Donegal
Petrie recorded traces of a rectangular stone structure at the centre, which he believed to be the remains of a 'chapel' (DG047-012007-) dating to the Penal period (18th century).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Doon Well Holy well · Doon, Co. Donegal
Nearby is a sapling to which are attached mementoes of the cures sought at the well.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St Bridget's Wells Holy well · An Chruit Uachtarach, Co. Donegal
Stations are made on the 15th August.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St Catherine's Well Holy well · Glebe (Killybegs Ed), Co. Donegal
Local tradition informs us of a ship arriving at the port from some distant land after undergoing vicissitudes on the ocean.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - St. Bridget's Well Holy well · Lough Hill (Stranorlar Ed), Co. Donegal
A well dedicated to St. Brigid with contemporary votive offerings.
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Tobercrone Holy well · An Tearmann, Co. Donegal
Both the turas and St. Crone’s healing stone possess numerous clients down to the present day’ (Maguire 1920, 222).
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact - Tobernamanna Holy well · Rann Na Cille, Co. Donegal
The "Holy Women" are called locally Ciall, Tuigse, and Naire (Sense, Under standing and Modesty), and are said to have been three sisters (some deny, however, that they were sisters) who were reared at Rann na Cille, beside the well, and who became nuns, and…
As recorded by the Archaeological Survey · a tradition, not a fact