Loch an Iúir- A little bit about our local area.

The Island of the Yew Tree

Loch an Iúir is a beautiful village in North West Donegal.Loch an Iúir got its name from the Yew tree on the Island in the middle of the lake.There are beautiful sights to be seen in Loch an Iúir.

Down by the Boat Club, on the Lake

There are about 500 people living in the area.
Our local shop is called Moores Gala and sells most things you need everyday. It also has a small cafe.
There is a lovely traditional pub called 'Casadh an tSúgáin' and they hold all sorts of events there.

Casadh an tSúgáin Pub

Every summer 100's of young students come to Loch an Iúir to learn Irish. They stay for 3 weeks in local houses.
Every Christmas the Cross on the edge of the village is lit up to welcome home all the people who are returning for Christmas. When they see the cross lit up, they know they are home and that Christmas is near.

The Cross outside the Village.

(Written by Bernadette/Ciaran,5th class and Amy 6th class.)