“The Croithlí Distillery embodies the aims of the Údarás na Gaeltachta Strategy 2021-2025, which focuses on developing and nurturing enterprise and also on supporting strategic Gaeltacht tourism projects, which highlight the unique story of the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland.”
The site was formerly home to the Crolly Doll Factory, which was
founded in 1939 with the hopes of creating much-needed new jobs in the small west Donegal town.
The first dolls were handmade with clothing from local fabrics and knitted garments, becoming instantly popular due to their high quality. The factory eventually closed in the 1970s as it struggled to compete with cheaper dolls on the market.
