Mary’s guidebook
Sightseeing
About an hours drive from the house but really spectacular, you can also book a boat trip, the cliffs are something else from the sea.ttps://sliabhleagueboattrips.com
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Slieve League
About an hours drive from the house but really spectacular, you can also book a boat trip, the cliffs are something else from the sea.ttps://sliabhleagueboattrips.com
This walk takes about 45 minutes along a forest path, it's an easy walk. Follow this enchanting trail through mature oak woods carpeted by spongy mosses, that leads past a secret bay on Lough Eske's shore. You start and finish at Ardnamona forest reserve carpark.
Ardnamona woods
This walk takes about 45 minutes along a forest path, it's an easy walk. Follow this enchanting trail through mature oak woods carpeted by spongy mosses, that leads past a secret bay on Lough Eske's shore. You start and finish at Ardnamona forest reserve carpark.
Muckross head. You'll find this little penninsula 2km from Kilcar village and 10 km from the fishing town of Killybegs. You can either drive onto the penninsula, park up for a bit and head for a ramble along the sand or you can admire the beach from above. If you fancy seeing it from above there's a little bit of space to pull in along the Towney road. Just ensure you pull in safely and that you don't obstruct the road.
Kilcar
Muckross head. You'll find this little penninsula 2km from Kilcar village and 10 km from the fishing town of Killybegs. You can either drive onto the penninsula, park up for a bit and head for a ramble along the sand or you can admire the beach from above. If you fancy seeing it from above there's a little bit of space to pull in along the Towney road. Just ensure you pull in safely and that you don't obstruct the road.
This beautiful beach is only 8 km from Donegal town. The beach stretches from the craggy cliffs at Coolmore to the rocky outcrop at Carrickfad. Known and loved by surfers the country over, Rossnowlagh beach is a fine spot for a swim, a walk or surfing. It was awarded the coveted blue flag award in 2019. When you've finished your ramble you can head up to The Smugglers Creek inn for food or a pint and enjoy an incredible view over the beach below.
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Rossnowlagh Beach
This beautiful beach is only 8 km from Donegal town. The beach stretches from the craggy cliffs at Coolmore to the rocky outcrop at Carrickfad. Known and loved by surfers the country over, Rossnowlagh beach is a fine spot for a swim, a walk or surfing. It was awarded the coveted blue flag award in 2019. When you've finished your ramble you can head up to The Smugglers Creek inn for food or a pint and enjoy an incredible view over the beach below.
Donegal Castle was constructed by the O'Donnell chieftans during the 15th century. Then it was burnt to the ground and rebuilt in the 16th century by Sir Basil Broke. Tours leave every hour and take about 30 minutes.
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Kastil Donegal
11 Castle StDonegal Castle was constructed by the O'Donnell chieftans during the 15th century. Then it was burnt to the ground and rebuilt in the 16th century by Sir Basil Broke. Tours leave every hour and take about 30 minutes.
Opt for seats in the Air Conditioned salon or on the open deck, it's the best way to enjoy the passing scenery and live commentry from the captain.
You'll pass the bronze statue of Red Hugh O'Donnell, Ballyboyle Island, The Hassans, the old Coast guard statio, Belles Isle with it's ruined castle, local oyster farms and a sizeable seal colony.
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Donegal Bay Waterbus
Quay StreetOpt for seats in the Air Conditioned salon or on the open deck, it's the best way to enjoy the passing scenery and live commentry from the captain.
You'll pass the bronze statue of Red Hugh O'Donnell, Ballyboyle Island, The Hassans, the old Coast guard statio, Belles Isle with it's ruined castle, local oyster farms and a sizeable seal colony.
Glenveagh is well worth a visit, it will take appx an hour to get to from the cottage but it's well worth a visit. There is a really scenic and easily walkable road from the car park to the castle. There are tearooms and a great viewing point beyond( definitely a climb). The surrounding area is well worth exploring also. Gartan, Glebe house etc.
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Kastil Glenveagh
Glenveagh is well worth a visit, it will take appx an hour to get to from the cottage but it's well worth a visit. There is a really scenic and easily walkable road from the car park to the castle. There are tearooms and a great viewing point beyond( definitely a climb). The surrounding area is well worth exploring also. Gartan, Glebe house etc.
City/town information
Lots of local craft makers, perfect for gifts or something beautiful for your home and a really good daytime cafe/restaurant with nice brown soda bred and cakes to take away
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Donegal Craft Village
Lots of local craft makers, perfect for gifts or something beautiful for your home and a really good daytime cafe/restaurant with nice brown soda bred and cakes to take away
Food scene
only 35 minutes from the house, lovely village and great fish and chips
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Killybegs
only 35 minutes from the house, lovely village and great fish and chips
This restaurant and bar is on the diamond in Donegal town. It's well worth a visit and does a good pint of guinness and some nice food. The place is very old and atmospheric and the service is friendly.
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Olde Castle Bar & Red Hugh's Restaurant
Castle StreetThis restaurant and bar is on the diamond in Donegal town. It's well worth a visit and does a good pint of guinness and some nice food. The place is very old and atmospheric and the service is friendly.
This restaurant and bar is in a wonderful setting going through Barnesmore gap, the food is good and it's very popular with locals.
Biddy's O'Barnes
This restaurant and bar is in a wonderful setting going through Barnesmore gap, the food is good and it's very popular with locals.