Falcarragh
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Falcarragh or An Fál Carrach is a small town, in the north-west of County Donegal, in the Republic of Ireland.
The settlement is in the townland of Cloughaneely . It is within a Gaeltacht region, where the Irish Language as a spoken daily language is used.
[edit] Etymology
The name Falcarragh (lit. Uneven or Speckled Boundary)has been used since 1850, ascribed so by O' Donavan as he believed na 'Na Crois Bhealaí', the Cross Roads, was too common in Ireland to allow distinction. Na Crois Bhealaí is still used by native speakers when referring to the town.
[edit] History
From 1622 to 1921, the Olpherts were the main landlords in the district, Sir John Olphert being the last Olphert landlord, who died in 1917. Falcarragh has a rich history and culture and has among its many riches the highest celtic cross in Ireland at Ray.
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