
The spectacular Glenevin Waterfall is located 2km north west of Clonmany village on the Inishowen Peninsula. Access to the wonderfully scenic walk to the waterfall along the wooded Glenevin Valley is beside the renowned Glen House Tea Rooms. The walk up the valley to the waterfall takes you on a meandering route which is well designed ...
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Seisiún Thir Chonaill, Dungloe Seisiún Thir Chonaill is a unique Irish festive weekend of trad sessions, workshops and live music and dance of the highest standard. The festival centers around a Pub Session Competition, which takes place in the town of Dungloe. This great annual event runs over the June Bank Holiday weekend. Festival Format All Sessions are ...
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Sea Kayaking in Donegal Venture to the northwest of Ireland and you will find the County of Donegal, an area comprised of breathtakingly beautiful coastline, perfect for sea kayakers of all skill levels. Donegal is the northernmost county in Ireland. The word "Donegal" is the English translation of "Dún na nGall", literally "Fort of ...
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Swimming Pools in Donegal - Buncrana Leisure Centre opened in 1989 and provides a host of leisure facilities for locals and visitors alike. The centre includes a 25 x 10 metre swimming pool which caters for everyone from kids to professional athletes. The pool comes equipped with play rafts, an inflatable island and a paraplegic ...
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Mevagh Ramblers Walking Festival Mevagh Ramblers Walking Club, situated in the Carrigart and Downings area of Donegal are holding their first walking festival on the 1st and 2nd of June, 2013. The festival will not only comprise walking amidst the unspoilt beauty of the Rosguill Peninsula by day but will also feature culture, good food and ...
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Background to the Country Market Organisation Country Markets has been a co-operative business for over 60 years in Ireland. It is a national organisation with branch markets in most counties in the country. These indoor markets generally operate one day a week to market the shareholders’ fresh farm, garden and home produce and handcrafts.The markets usually ...
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FestiFál An Falcarrach - The Falcarragh Festival FestiFál is Falcarragh’s annual summer festival, bringing good music, family events and above all good craic to Falcarragh. The festival typically has a great music line-up with bands from all over Ireland and further afield.In addition to the music there is a wide variety of activities to suit all ...
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Firebox Grill Fahan - The Firebox Grill can be found in a scenic location on the shores of the Lough Swilly, located at Station Road in the Fahan area of Donegal. Despite the name, the Firebox grill suits everyone from vegetarians to the more carnivorous eater. It has the tagline “soon to be famous” and they ...
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Glendowen Craft Studio is a true Donegal institution which specialises in unique tweed garments and accessories. The shop also stocks a wide range of locally produced crafts including pottery, paintings, jewellery and knitwear which caters for the whole family. Everything in store is produced locally by crafts people from the area and each item goes through ...
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Cycling enthusiasts looking for an unforgettable experience will find it in Ireland’s most northerly peninsula – a spectacular landscape dotted with castles, ancient monuments, picturesque towns, beautiful beaches and rugged mountain paths. Often called ‘Ireland in miniature’, the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal boasts challenging cycle routes that promise to deliver a real sense of Ireland ...
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