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Croithlí — Village — 
Location in Ireland
CroithlíCoordinates: 55°01′09″N 8°18′44″W / 55.01919°N 8.312101°WCoordinates: 55°01′09″N 8°18′44″W / 55.01919°N 8.312101°W Country Ireland Province Ulster County County Donegal Government - Dáil Éireann Donegal South West Elevation[1] 70 m (230 ft) Time zone WET (UTC+0) - Summer (DST) IST (WEST) (UTC-1) Irish Grid Reference B808187 Croithlí is the only official name. The anglicized spelling Crolly has no official status. Croithlí or Croichshlí (anglicized as Crolly)[2] is a village in the Gaeltacht parishes of Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair) and the Rosses (Na Rosa). The two parishes are separated by the picturesque Crolly River. It has one convenience shop and one public house, Páidí Óg's.[3]
Crolly Dolls
The village gained national and international fame due to the opening of the Crolly Factory in 1939 which started making the renowned Crolly Dolls. The early dolls were handmade with a soft-filled body, a strong head and arms and legs. Their clothes were made from local fabrics and knitted vestments. Soft toys for boys, like teddy bears, were also made at the factory.
Crolly waterfall.
The original factory closed in the 1970s. This was a major blow to the local economy. However, in 1993, the popularity of the dolls was recognised and a smaller company was reopened. The Crolly Doll is sold all over the world.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Maps, Weather, and Airports for Annagary, Ireland
- ^ Placenames (Ceantair Ghaeltachta) Order 2004.
- ^ http://www.tidytowns.ie/u_reports/2005/2005%20COUNTY%20DONEGAL%20CROLLY.pdf
- ^ http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learning-zone/primary-students/looking-at-places/donegal/home-life-in-donegal/games-and-toys/crolly-dolls/
Categories:- Towns and villages in County Donegal
- Gaeltacht towns and villages
- Gaeltacht places in County Donegal
- County Donegal geography stubs
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