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Donegal Town   Donegal

Donegal Town, Donegal

 2 Reviews  Spend some time at the Scotsman, a small pub on the Diamond (town center). It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's nice inside...There's music every night provided by the pub owner, his... 

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Swilly Walk/Father Hegarty's Rock   Buncrana

Swilly Walk/Father Hegarty's Rock, Buncrana

 1 Review  The "Swilly Walk" begins near town centre and runs past several Irish landmarks. First, over the Castle Bridge, past the Buncrana Castle, the "Keep", and then out along the Lough Swilly. There is a... 

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Ardara..Woolen Mills and Shops. Pretty Village.

by ladyanne

A trip to Ardara for the day is a nice outing especially if it is rainning and damp and cold.A pretty small village (some have voted it to be the prettiest in Co. Donegal ) that is the Woolen center of Co. Donegal, many mills and shops to look and buy the famous Donegal Tweed Plaids. I got carried away here and bought a sweater, scarf and woolen rug all in one day.One Woolen shop gives you a fashion show. There is also a weaving museum here with lots of examples of antique looms, etc.

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Go on the Scenic Atlantic Drive

by BillNJ

On one day during my stay, I went with someone else from the workshop on the scenic Atlantic Drive which is a short, but very spectacular road around the Rosguill Peninsula. Just about everywhere on this drive, the views are impressive!

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Fish from Downings Pier

by BillNJ

Downings Pier is in a sheltered spot along Sheephaven Bay -- and it's a good place for fishing. From Downings Pier, it is possible to catch a variety of species of fish.On my visit, I didn't go fishing. However, I did walk near the entrance to the pier.

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Go to Downings Beach

by BillNJ

Downings Beach is a curved, sandy shoreline on the calm, sheltered waters of the Sheephaven Bay. During the summer season, it is very popular with swimmers, boaters, and windsurfers. This EU Blue Flag beach is ideal for children as the water is very shallow for a long way out.During my visit in November, I walked to the beach with some others from the workshop. At low tide, there is plenty of sand on which to walk; at high tide, there is considerably less. There are also spots along one side of the beach that are quite rocky.

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See Lough Salt

by BillNJ

"Lough" is a Hiberno-English form of the Old Irish word loch, which means lake, or bay. Lough Salt is a lough on a side road between the villages of Glen and Termon in County Donegal. Along the lough, there are viewing areas. The lough itself is over 245 feet deep -- and is used as a natural reservoir by the Donegal County Council.

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Dungloe beaches and Gweedore walks

by fluffybunny

Donegal has beautiful scenenery. The whole coast has acres of beach all of which are mostly desolate all year round - you won't meet a soul for miles with the exception of the odd dog walker here and there. If you like to climb then Errigal, in the area of Dhun Luiche, has spectacular views on a good day. The only razzamataz you will find in these parts is the once a year Mary from Dungloe festival.

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The national park

by sourbugger

It would be very easy to declare the whole county of Donegal a national park. Superb views seem to follow you wherever you go. The national park - Derryveagh - is located west of Letterkenny. Much of it was in private hands as a hnting estate, but it is now managed along with the obligatory castle as a national park. I adore the fact that there is so little commercial development. The only sign of humanities footprints appears to be a couple of roads and half a dozen worried sheep. Too often in other places (like the UK) the national parks seem little more than an excuse to cram assorted lay-bys with Ice-cream vans, Burger vans and the like. Not here - there is nothing there. Fantastic.I would , by the way , especially recommend the very quiet road up from the coast at Falcarragh into the National park area.

Visit Gartan Lake and Glenveagh National Park

by scanos

Stunning scenery and a wilderness not too far away from Letterkenny. There is some magnificent bird life around here, including herons, kingfishers and Ireland's only eagles. You can enjoy some outdoor pursuits at Gartan.

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Ards Forest Park

by donpaul77

Ards Park is nice wooded peninsula with several loop trails, a tranquil beach and several places of historical and archaeological interest. There are toilets at the car park as well as a children's play area. You can follow any of the several signposted paths to visit the various points of interest and scenic spots. Birdwatching is a popular activity here.The park takes up a small peninsula which juts into Sheephaven Bay, along the n56 between Creeslough and Dunfanaghy. We went looking for the bed of Diarmuid and Grainne (a dolmen) that was marked on our map. We passed it about three times before we found this tiny tomb hidden under brush a few feat off the trail. I was covered in ticks afterwards. Not the most enjoyable moment of my trip. Though this park is a lovely spot, some of the "points of interest" might leave you underwhelmed. ;)

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Magnificent Ring Fort: Grianan Ailligh

by donpaul77

This massive ring fort rests on a hill that was sacred to ancient people, and commands breathtaking views of Lough Swilly, Lough Foyle, and Counties Donegal, Derry and Tyrone. Archeologists expect it was built somewhere around the birth of Christ, and that prior to that it was a burial ground dating back to 3000 b.c. It served as the seat of the Ui Neill from the 5th to the 12th century. I can understand why people were compelled to revere this place, as it has a deeply spiritual feel to it as well as a great vantage point to see people (possible enemies!) approaching for miles around.

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Sandrock Holiday Hostel  County Donegal

 2 Reviews and 7 Opinions  The Sandrock Hostel at Malin Head is by far the best hostel I have stayed in so far. It is located... 

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Q:  Hi,i am visiting Letterkenny next week and i would like to visit a village called Ardmore/Muff my Granmother was born their. I... 

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A: If you are meaning Muff on the banks of the Foyle above Derry then you would get the 64 Sligo to Derry bus from Letterkenny and then would probably need a cab for the 3... 

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