Things are looking a little bleak here in Donegal. The recession has finally caught up with Oideas Gael. The boom years, when the prestige of having the president study here, are definitely over. This week there are only 70 people taking classes, at least half of whom are not here primarily for the language (harpers and hill walkers),
Things are not much better in the village. Biddy's pub is closed and the other two pubs are not as full each night. Here at Roarty's there are only two rooms rented for the week. There was a Danish group here when I arrived but they stayed only one night. Things are very quiet here!
