Donegal Information: Carrick

Glencolmcille Festival of Traditional Art & The James Byrne Fiddle Summer School

James-Byrne Fiddle Player

Ceol sa Ghleann is a traditional arts project based in Glencolmcille, in South West County Donegal. It was set up over 20 years ago by the late Donegal fiddler James Byrne with the specific aim of preserving, promoting and developing … Continue reading

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Glen Fishery / Sliabh Liag Angling Association

Glen River

The Sliabh Liag Angling Association organises the fishing for salmon and seatrout on the Glen Fishery in south west Donegal. This is a progressive club dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the river while actively encouraging anglers. The Glen … Continue reading

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Slieve League (Sliabh a’ Liag)

Sliabh Liag

The Slieve League cliffs, situated on the south West coast of Donegal, are said to be the highest marine cliffs in Europe. The cliffs rise almost 2000 ft / 598 m above the Atlantic Ocean making them more than twice … Continue reading

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Slí Cholmcille

Slí Cholmcille

Slí Cholmcille is one of the main sections of the 280km Slí Dhún na nGall that circles around the remote and rugged landscapes of south west Donegal. The coastline along the route is spectacular with many inlets, bays and cliffs … Continue reading

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Carrick Self Catering

Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland

The village of Carrick, located in south west Donegal is an ideal base from which to explore the impressive Slieve League marine cliffs and a centre for Donegal handcrafts and traditional music. The archaeology of the Glencolmcille area (6 miles … Continue reading

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