great doc...my da was born in creeslough in 1925...he left in early 50`s for Glasgow, wonder if he worked here, never spoke much about Creeslough...hard life , exposed countryside...hard men..hard working men
I used to spend every summer in dunfanaghy as child my aunt and uncle have been going to their caravan there every weekend for the last forty years lots of fond memories in this beautiful place the narrator nearly pronounced cresslough properly I always knew it to be. Pronounced Creesh lough
As a child I recall a business man from my East Coast town of Arklow, had a sand (for glass) business going in Donegal. That was Laurence O’Toole as mentioned in this video.
So similar to a quarry I've lived beside for many years in Gwynedd N Wales; the old machinery still in place but the voices of the men who worked there have gone
So was my grandfather. He died when I was a baby, but I imagine he would say the same “ting”! In reality, I speculate he was on the “wrong” side of the Irish Civil War and he had to get out of there in the aftermath.
My grandad left Lettermacward, Donegal, on the way to America. He stayed with relatives in Glasgow, before getting a boat from Greenock. He met a girl from Mayo, stayed and married. And I'm here writing, as a result of that romantic encounter. He passed in 1977, and was a young man in the Civil War.
@@fromireland8663 Cool! Tanks for straightening me out on that. 😊 Would love to visit Kilcar, Letter, and Muckross Head someday - all feature in my family’s past.
Hi, Eamonn here the director of the Glass Mountain film. I have to ask you to please take down this upload of our film. You are not authorised to share it with out our consent. We will upload it shortly via official channels so you can watch and share it from there. Thanks for your co-operation.
You have my sympathy Eamonn. Income earned from my novels (published by Holder & Stoughton) is much diminished by thieves who enable readers to download them 'free'.
@@weejockmckay1557 You ask what harm the man is doing. Allow me to explain. Whenever a programme is aired by a broadcaster, the people involved in making the programme are paid a royalty. Ditto when readers buy a book. People who make the programme or book available online for 'free', deny writers, directors, actors, etc., income. That, my friend, is 'the harm' they are doing.
@@freemindthinkerezrapound5071 Maybe Eammon would be more than happy to do as you suggest, but can't afford to because his income has been much diminished by the prick who made his work available for 'free'.
great doc...my da was born in creeslough in 1925...he left in early 50`s for Glasgow, wonder if he worked here, never spoke much about Creeslough...hard life , exposed countryside...hard men..hard working men
What was your father's name and where was he from. My dad drove one of the Muckish lorries and may remember.
@@y002cjw anthony Gillespie, cashel area..I still have cousin billy moore in the area but we lost touch a while back
@@gerryg1967 I know Billy. We were both brought up in Derby.
@@y002cjw please pass on my regards next time you see him
Climbed that mountain a few times as a boy. Camped in the Monastery grounds when I was in the scouts. Great video brings back some memories
Excellent Documentary recalling local History.
My ancestors & modern relatives are from Muckross area of Donegal. I had no idea about the northwestern sands. Thanks for sharing.
Fascinating Story of those hard working men. Thank you for sharing !
I used to spend every summer in dunfanaghy as child my aunt and uncle have been going to their caravan there every weekend for the last forty years lots of fond memories in this beautiful place the narrator nearly pronounced cresslough properly I always knew it to be. Pronounced Creesh lough
As a child I recall a business man from my East Coast town of Arklow, had a sand (for glass) business going in Donegal. That was Laurence O’Toole as mentioned in this video.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing this video.
Jarlath Byrne
So similar to a quarry I've lived beside for many years in Gwynedd N Wales; the old machinery still in place but the voices of the men who worked there have gone
Great local stories and a fantastic history documentary. Thanks.
The Gelignite man is the happiest. He had a good working life. Worked for the craic.
My Grandfather Eddie Mc Fadden worked on Muckish Mountain. He was from Creenasmear, Creeslough.
Thank you.
great old footage of Creeslough
Brill Docu - i will never complain about my job again
Www when is mass at the descent of the holy ghost dennehy cross cork .i.e. WWW
Brilliant
Great vid, Hard working men
04:26 Echoes of the Old Man of Storr above on Skye.
My grandfather was from Donegal he would say in his Donegal accent there is nothing wrong with Donegal that's why I had to leave
😂
So was my grandfather. He died when I was a baby, but I imagine he would say the same “ting”! In reality, I speculate he was on the “wrong” side of the Irish Civil War and he had to get out of there in the aftermath.
My grandad left Lettermacward, Donegal, on the way to America. He stayed with relatives in Glasgow, before getting a boat from Greenock. He met a girl from Mayo, stayed and married. And I'm here writing, as a result of that romantic encounter. He passed in 1977, and was a young man in the Civil War.
@@mattkaustickomments Nobody in Donegal would say "ting". Northerners say "th" perfectly.
@@fromireland8663 Cool! Tanks for straightening me out on that. 😊 Would love to visit Kilcar, Letter, and Muckross Head someday - all feature in my family’s past.
Really interesting
Those guys should have been paid something for the ‘wet’ days. Disgraceful.
"Aye I agree"
Go you down and make a complaint right now now, and hurry
@@SirReginaldBumquistIII If I ever visit my ancestral lands I shall. 🫡
Hi, Eamonn here the director of the Glass Mountain film. I have to ask you to please take down this upload of our film. You are not authorised to share it with out our consent. We will upload it shortly via official channels so you can watch and share it from there. Thanks for your co-operation.
Eamonn McFadden Ya wanker what harm is the man doing ffs? Get a life ya tosser.
Why don't you direct your energy into promoting your culture and country men instead of threatening them
You have my sympathy Eamonn. Income earned from my novels (published by Holder & Stoughton) is much diminished by thieves who enable readers to download them 'free'.
@@weejockmckay1557 You ask what harm the man is doing. Allow me to explain. Whenever a programme is aired by a broadcaster, the people involved in making the programme are paid a royalty. Ditto when readers buy a book. People who make the programme or book available online for 'free', deny writers, directors, actors, etc., income. That, my friend, is 'the harm' they are doing.
@@freemindthinkerezrapound5071 Maybe Eammon would be more than happy to do as you suggest, but can't afford to because his income has been much diminished by the prick who made his work available for 'free'.
You will be wearing a turban soon ALAH wills it.😂
Clown