Carrick, County Donegal
Carrick is a small town located within the parish of Glencolmcille in County Donegal, Ireland. Carrick in Gaelic means 'rock', and this name fits this town as there is a mountain called Sliabh Liag which is very rocky and it is the highest sea cliff in Europe. There are roughly less than 460 people in this small town. It is located between neighbouring towns Glencolmcille, Meenanary, Teelin and Kilcar. In this town you will find 3 pubs, 2 local run shops, 2 coffee shops, a church, post office, a national school and a secondary school. This is a tight knit community with everyone knowing each other and trying to make the community better for the future generations.
Sport plays a huge part in the secondary school Coláiste na Carraige, with them winning many trophies for Gaelic Football such as many Ulster titles and even being part of the All Ireland semi final, Girls Basketball Team on reaching the final in 2010 but unfortunately losing, and also the Athletics club which has been a huge success throughout many years with some even achieving scholarships. The school takes pride in the extra curricular activities of the pupils and encourages them to do their best.
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N 8°37′54″W / 54.65750°N 8.63167°W
...
Wikipedia