Killybegs Harbour, Donegal a hard working port in a beautiful part of the country.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 พ.ค. 2022
- Here we are in Killybegs harbour in County Donegal. It’s located at the end of a very deep Fjord like inlet, making it one of the most perfectly sheltered deep water harbours in Ireland.
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Believe it or not the Girona of the Spanish Armada moored here in 1588, so that gives you some idea of the ports long and exotic history.
The mackerel and herrings landed here are often exported as far as Nigeria and Japan. It also exports prawns and Lobster to mainland Europe.
…and this explains why such a massive fleet of large fishing vessels is seen in this video. It’s considered Ireland’s leading Fishing port. Consequently, there’s now apparently a community of European fishing families that consider Killybegs there home.
The port can cater for vessels of up to 300 metres in length and 40,000 tonnes dead weight.
Obviously the harbour is used to land fish, but it also deals in large freight and containers and other general cargo - it even accepts large cruising vessels. I can’t really imaging large groups of tourists disembarking in such a rural part of Ireland - but I guess it happens.
Actually, while the town’s primary industry is centred around its port, it also has a thriving tourist industry. Killybegs is located amid some of Donegal’s most scenic areas and there are many fantastic beaches and incredible coastal areas close by - some of which can be seen in other Naked Ireland videos. Check out our Fintra Beach or Sliabh League cliffs films for example.
But the harbour is certainly a great place to come and see - watch the ships come in and out and appreciate the buzz around the town.
Wikipedia Site:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killybegs
My grandfather and great grandfather Mcminn came from Killybegs , hopefully I'll visit one day soon
You should defo go visit Dee Dee - see where the family came from.
I remember killybegs as a child during my summer holidays, very fond memories
Glad to be able to bring back those happy memories.
Beautiful!
Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed this. Do check out some of the other Naked Ireland videos.
My Dad was born and bred in Killybegs. Came to England after ww11 to work on the land where he met and married mum they moved to Brighton East Sussex and had us Kids. Dad always told us story's of Killybegs he got to home once couple years before he died of lung Cancer he said place wasn't the same.😢 R.I.P Dad I miss you one day I will go to Killybegs before I die.😘
Aw Maggie, such a sad story. But, yes, you definitely should pay a visit to Kilibegs, and to Donegal more generally. It’s a beautiful place.
A trip to killybegs is highly recommended with slieve league cliffs just around the corner. Magnificent.
Couldn't agree more Frank, you've probably seen my film on Slieve League, but it's a marvellous place too. Thanks for watching.
Killybegs is a great place, memories from early days and more recently, though those boats are always impressive. Good fish and chips too👍😊
I didn’t sample the fish and chips when I was there - that was a mistake I think! Thanks for taking a look at the video.
What a lovely place. I love how in Ireland you can get this close to ships, here in Uk no chance and docks closed to the public. Many a happy hour I spent in Wexford and Duncannon looking at the fishing boats close up. PS that's a hint for Duncannon video hahahahaha.
Never been in Duncannon, but next time I'm in Wexford I'll go there - thanks for the tip!
@@nakedireland Fantastic beach and a fort, as well as the old harbour. I lived close by for a short while many moons ago :)
WelshRob I’ll definitely give it a go at some point.
My mum is from just Up the road gelencolumbkile
A beautiful part of the world, do you ever get to visit?
I was a crew member on the fishing vessel the Dreacht na. Mhara in 1979 a wonderful part of Ireland fond happy memories..Glenties .. ☺☺
Wow, a crew member, that’s gotta be hard work, out on fishing boats?
@@nakedireland Yes very hard work for a young 16 year old 🙂but I loved it and it was very rewarding. I spent many months training at the BIM Fishery College in Greencastle Co Donegal before I went to Sea. So I was trained well and prepared in all aspects of seamanship and survival at sea
Brilliant character building stuff I imagine at that young age?
@@nakedireland very much so stood to me throughout my whole life
Really interesting to hear your story Fànore, hope you enjoyed the film, and perhaps other Naked Ireland films? There are quite a few shot in Donegal.
The massive Arcadia Cruise ship docked here in Killybegs on the 22nd July 2021 with 3000 visitors on board.
That’s crazy Ron! All those people in Killybegs!