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Goner Says: Glenties' Heritage center is named after St. Connell Caol who, in the 6th Century founded a monastic settlement on Inniskeel Island, north of Portnoo near Glenties. The museum includes prison cells of the late 19th century courthouse and has many artifacts pertaining to the...
Goner Says: The Bluestack Mountains (Na Cruacha Gorma in Irish) are the major mountain range in the south of County Donegal east of Glenties. The Bluestack Mountains are a rugged mountain range with peaks in excess of 600m and in parts are quite remote.A Walking festival is held in...
Goner Says: While driving through the Glenveah National Park in County Donegal you will see the Derryveigh mountains. The most impressive peak is Errigal Mountain a quartzite cone rising up 2,266 feet (751m). This peak is a favorite for hikers.Glenveagh National Park has reintroduced...
Goner Says: Not too far from Letterkenny on N256 you'll see some of the lovely Glenveagh National Park. You will wind along the lough shore for two miles before entering the gardens reception area of the Glenveagh castle. Thankfully, my travel partner Kathy has relatives in this part of...
Goner Says: One of the town's buildings to see is the unusual St. Connell's Church which was built in 1974 to replace the old church. The building has a flat roof that slopes to the ground at sharp angle. The orignial bell from the first church is still used today in the new church. St....
Campbell's Holiday Hostel: Centraly Located
Goner Says: We stayed in a comfortable two bedroom apartment with full kitchen, bath with shower and living room. Very warm and cozy. The Campbells are warm and friendly people who enjoy their visitors. Campbell's Holiday Hostel has apartment units and six-bed dormitories with kitchen...
The Highland Hotel: Best Restaurant in Town
Goner Says: What can I say, everything we ate was wonderful. If you plan to eat in Glenties, do yourself a treat and eat at the Highland Hotel. It has a comfortable Irish Country feel with comfortable chairs. The server was friendly and brought our food and drinks with a smile.
Paddy's Bar: Local Entertainment
Goner Says: For a great evening for socializing and having a Jameson, visit Paddy's Bar which is located right on main street Glenties. If you're lucky there will be traditional Irish music; if not you'll enjoy the local conversations. Casual
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We stayed in a comfortable two bedroom apartment with full kitchen, bath with shower and living room. Very warm and cozy. The Campbells are warm and friendly...
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'''Glenties''' (Irish: Na Gleanntaí meaning The Glens) is a small town in the northwest of Ireland in central County Donegal. The town is situated where two glens meet, north west of the Blue Stack......
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