Rosguill

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Rosguill is a peninsula. Part of North North West County Donegal, lying between the peninsulae of Fanad to the east and Horn Head to the west, Rosguill is arguably one of the most beautiful dichotomies of heathland and ocean in Ireland. With the great Sheephaven Bay with its mellow waters and pure-white strands on the one hand , and the treacherous sand banks of Mulroy bay on the other. Between, a mixture of bog, hill and pastureland, the ancient walls, remnants of cattle enclosures, and the various evidences of fortification are proof of the area's antiquity.

The highest point on the peninsula is Gainne Mhor and it's sister peak Gainne Bheag. The name is considered to derive from Gráinne, betrothed of Fionn mac Cumhaill and lover of Diarmuid. A toponymic relic perhaps, of their legendary escape to Scotland from the avenging Fianna.

Today there is a wealth of activities available: Angling, Hiking, Golf and Watersports (or just elevating one's arm to refresh one's mouth on something else!)One of the most eastern of all Gaeltachtaí (excluding Derry and Belfast!), it has a vibrant cultural tradition, with many artists and musicians residing in the area

Rosguill has been victim to some extent to, the short sighted planning of the 1990's, and to the almost absence of applied legislation previously and, like a great deal of the west coast of the country, has suffered from unchecked ribbon development. However, one can easily escape this, except in the main settlements, to find an Ireland of centuries past.

Downings Harbor in Sheephaven Bay is fast becoming a world class big game fishing destination. Each autumn, sport fishing charter boats use Downings as the launching point for giant bluefin tuna fishing charters. See [1] for additional information.