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| CLONMANY, CO. DONEGAL. -The pleasant llittle watering place shown above is situated in that much indented part of the Donegal coast, which stretches between Loughs Swilly and Foyle, and bears the full brunt of the fierce Atlantic waves. Clonmany stands near the head of Bunion Bay, not far from Pollan Strand. Behind it is a region of streams and loughs that abound in fish of fine quality. The surrounding scenery is wildly picturesque, and when the boisterous ocean storms rage, the breakers burst upon the strand with sublime fury. The town is situated sufficiently far from the shore to be sheltered from the full force of wind and wave. Numerous fine roads branch from the village to the strand and toward the interior. Mamore Gap, celebrated for its bold and picturesque features, is within easy reach, and the angler has little difficulty in reaching the favorite trout fisheries of Loughs Fad, Naminn and Mentiagh. The bold peaks of "Slieve Snacht of the Lakes" and its neighboring mountains are plainly visible, except in misty weather, and add much to the romantic aspect of the locality. The inhabitants of Clonmany, like most of those of the shore towns, have only two paying branches of industry -fishing and agriculture. These, with the summer tourist trade, make the place comparatively prosperous, but there is much room for improvement -something that is also true of many other hamlets in county Donegal. |
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