Arts & Culture
Well known Donegal artist Derek Hill's eclectic and gracious home, plus the gallery with summer exhibitions -- at the other end of the lake from our house. Lovely lakeside gardens, good parking. Tea room
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The Glebe Gallery
R251Well known Donegal artist Derek Hill's eclectic and gracious home, plus the gallery with summer exhibitions -- at the other end of the lake from our house. Lovely lakeside gardens, good parking. Tea room
Excellent theatre with range of shows -- check their website and see what's on.
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An Grianan Theatre
Port RoadExcellent theatre with range of shows -- check their website and see what's on.
Parks & Nature
The jewel of north Donegal. 20 min drive from our house. Great parking, walks (10 am bus drops you for 8 km walk back to castle Saturday and Sunday mornings. Coffee and restaurant at castle and near car park. Tour of castle. Lakeside views and shorter walks. Gets very crowded in summer and at weekends so recommend early visit.
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Castelo de Glenveagh
The jewel of north Donegal. 20 min drive from our house. Great parking, walks (10 am bus drops you for 8 km walk back to castle Saturday and Sunday mornings. Coffee and restaurant at castle and near car park. Tour of castle. Lakeside views and shorter walks. Gets very crowded in summer and at weekends so recommend early visit.
Stunning deserted sandy beach
Wild Atlantic Way a few minutes drive from the centre of Falcarraigh. Views out to Tory Island. Seabirds.
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Falcarragh Beach
Stunning deserted sandy beach
Wild Atlantic Way a few minutes drive from the centre of Falcarraigh. Views out to Tory Island. Seabirds.
Wonderful beaches, walking trails.... Costs E5 to park in the park itself, or park for free at Ards Friary and walk into the park.
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Ards Forest Park
Wonderful beaches, walking trails.... Costs E5 to park in the park itself, or park for free at Ards Friary and walk into the park.
Take the scenic drive around Horn Head, particularly in the evening/sunset. Great new picnic tables with barbecue spots. Amazing views, and walk out to Horn Head itself.
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Horn Head
Take the scenic drive around Horn Head, particularly in the evening/sunset. Great new picnic tables with barbecue spots. Amazing views, and walk out to Horn Head itself.
Essentials
Creeslough
Applegreen fuel. Garage, papers -- including British papers, good grocery store.
Duds N Suds
Pearse RoadExcellent friendly and efficient laundry service
Catholic church in wonderful lakeside setting. Mass at 10 am Sunday, 8 pm Saturday and some weekday evenings at 7 pm.
Glendowan Church
Catholic church in wonderful lakeside setting. Mass at 10 am Sunday, 8 pm Saturday and some weekday evenings at 7 pm.
Sightseeing
Stunning views of Errigal Mountain; Lakeside centre with activities.
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Dunlewey
Stunning views of Errigal Mountain; Lakeside centre with activities.
Glorious drive -- some say the best in Donegal, from our house to Dunlewey through the mountains. Watch out for the stopping place and view down the Bridle Path to Glenveagh Castle
Doochary station
Glorious drive -- some say the best in Donegal, from our house to Dunlewey through the mountains. Watch out for the stopping place and view down the Bridle Path to Glenveagh Castle
Ards Friary itself is wonderful church, retreat spot. Has devotional shop, regular masses. Coffee shop with good snacks. Access to walking paths and into the Forest Park
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Ards Friary
Ards Friary itself is wonderful church, retreat spot. Has devotional shop, regular masses. Coffee shop with good snacks. Access to walking paths and into the Forest Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Wilkins' Bar. Bar food & sometimes coffee during the day.
Callahan's Bar -- also off license, stamps and shop with essentials.
Excellent playpark.
Church Hill
Wilkins' Bar. Bar food & sometimes coffee during the day.
Callahan's Bar -- also off license, stamps and shop with essentials.
Excellent playpark.
Wonderful pub, stunning views on all sides via Lough Salt Drive. Recommended Tea Room ...
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The Olde Glen Bar, Restaurant & Bia Box
Wonderful pub, stunning views on all sides via Lough Salt Drive. Recommended Tea Room ...
Food Scene
Highly recommended fine dining restaurant, with early bird menu.
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The Lemon Tree Restaurant
Highly recommended fine dining restaurant, with early bird menu.
Wilkins
Good basic pub food & welcoming, friendly service.
Happy Camper Cafe@Wild Atlantic Camp
Main StreetLavazza coffee and pancakes -- say Vicky sent you :)
Good basic hotel food, nice atmosphere -- convenient for shops in Dunfanaghy and driving around Horn Head
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Arnolds Hotel Dunfanaghy Co. Donegal Ireland
Main StreetGood basic hotel food, nice atmosphere -- convenient for shops in Dunfanaghy and driving around Horn Head
Just for the fresh scampi .... highly rated pub grub.
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Smugglers Creek Inn
Just for the fresh scampi .... highly rated pub grub.
Iconic bar in Ardara -- which has good tourist shopping. Excellent seafood, cosy old rooms.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nancy's
Front StreetIconic bar in Ardara -- which has good tourist shopping. Excellent seafood, cosy old rooms.
Entertainment & Activities
Aura Leisure Centre station
Swimming pool, gym, playpark -- close to Letterkenny.
Good multiplex, good for children's films and light adult.
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Century Complex - Letterkenny
Leckview Lane Pearse RoadGood multiplex, good for children's films and light adult.
Narrow guage railway in spectacular scenic location.
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Fintown Railway
Narrow guage railway in spectacular scenic location.
seas the bay
Boat & fishing trips of all lengths and purposes
Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort
Excellent golf course