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Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland. The Autumn colours and the morning mist add even more to the already spectacular scenery of this landscape.
Biddys O'Barnes Public House, Ardnawark, Barnesmore, County Donegal. in the Snow of Winter 2010. (The following is an extract from Biddys Website in 2008) "This Famous Pub is nestled at the foothills of the Blue Stack Mountains, on the Banks of the Lowerymore River, nine miles from Ballybofey and six miles from Donegal Town. Biddy's was originally an Inn, dating back to the 18th century, a time when the Coach was the main form of transport, here was a stopping point, where horses were rested, and travellers relaxed before the next stage of their long and tiring journey through the Gap. Biddy's O'Barnes, to this day remains a stopping point for today's traveller"
Lough Mourne and Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland. The Blue Stack Mountains, also called the Croaghgorms (In Irish, na Cruacha Gorma, meaning "the blue stacks"), are the major mountain range in the South of County Donegal, Ireland. They provide a barrier between the south of the county, such as Donegal Town and Ballyshannon, and the towns to the north and west such as Dungloe and Letterkenny. The road between the two parts of the county goes through the Barnesmore Gap.
Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland. The Lowerymore River meanders through Barnesmore Gap on its’ way to Lough Eske, alongside the N15 and the Old Railway Line. Way up on the hills above Barnesmore Gap the Barnes River rises in Manmore Lake and flows down the mountain to Barnes Lough. It is here that the Lowerymore River or "An Lamhraigh Mhor" starts its journey to Lough Eske.
Croaghonagh and Croaghconnellagh, Barnesmore, County Donegal, Ireland.
Lough Mourne, County Donegal, Ireland.
Summerhill, Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland. This was a sunrise looking back towards Donegal Town from Summerhill, with Barnesmore Mountains in the distance.
Croaghonagh and Croaghconnellagh Mountains, Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland.
Ardnawark, Barnesmore, County Donegal, Ireland.
'First Light'. Lough Mourne, County Donegal, Ireland.
'Reflections'. Croaghonagh and Croaghconnellagh, Lough Mourne, County Donegal, Ireland.
Croaghconnelagh Mountain, Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland.
Lough Hill Bog, Lough Mourne, County Donegal, Ireland.
Croaghonagh and Croaghconnellagh, Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland. 'Perfect Reflection' at Lough Mourne..
Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland. Barnesmore Gap is that big opening between Croaghconnelagh, also called Conall’s mountain and Croaghonagh, also known as Owen’s mountain.
Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland.
Croaghconnellagh (Conells Mountain) Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland.
Lough Mourne, County Donegal, Ireland.
Lough Mourne and Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland.
Cashelnavean, County Donegal, Ireland.
Lough Mourne, County Donegal, Ireland.
Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland.
Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland.
Lowerymore River, Barnesmore Gap, County Donegal, Ireland. The Meandering Lowerymore River flows alongside the N15 on one side and the old railway track on the other. The river has been seeded with unfed salmon fry. Salmon redds are now recorded by the Fisheries Board on the Upper Lowerymore River. The river banks of the Lowerymore River have been strenghtened by huge rocks, to withstand the force of the waters from the mountains — with Barnesmore Gap in Barnesmore, Donegal, Ireland.