As we travel from Dunree towards the village of Clonmany the road begins to climb steeply as we approach the Urris Hills that rise in the distance to a height of 1300 feet. Between the Urris Hills is a steep mountain pass that affords spectacular views towards Dunaff Head and Tullagh Point. Here lies Mamore Gap in Gaelic Madhm Mor or 'Great Gap', a place that has a mystical spirit of its own. At the summit of Mamore is a holy well dedicated to Saint Eigne a local saint who has given his name to the parish of Desertegney nearby. Beside the well there is a small grotto with a statue of the Virgin Mary where small offerings are left by local people and travellers. On the 15th of August each year the Rosary is said at the site of the holy well. The Urris hills are also famous locally for Poteen making which in the past has been something of a home industry in the area. Poteen making in Inishowen usually went on in remote areas to avoid the attention of the authorities and potee
