Donegal Information: Glencolmcille
Glencolmcille Festival of Traditional Art & The James Byrne Fiddle Summer School
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
Posted in > Festivals & Events, Carrick, Glencolmcille, Kilcar | Leave a commentOideas Gael’s Irish Language Courses and Cultural Programmes.
Why would over 2,000 people, from 22 different countries, spend a week or more annually, in a beautiful but remote valley in Southwest Donegal? Increasing international interest in the Irish language makes Gleann Cholm Cille the spectacular location for Oideas … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, Glencolmcille | Comments OffGlen Fishery / Sliabh Liag Angling Association
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
Posted in > Activities, Carrick, Glencolmcille, Kilcar, Killybegs | Comments OffSlieve League (Sliabh a’ 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
Posted in > Visitor Attractions, Carrick, Glencolmcille, Kilcar, Killybegs | 3 CommentsSlí 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
Posted in > Activities, Ardara, Carrick, Glencolmcille, Kilcar | Leave a commentAdventure Sport – Climbing Donegal’s Sea Stacks
Donegal’s stunning coastline of beaches and rugged cliffs is now also gaining a reputation among international rock climbers for its impressive sea stacks. According to Annagry based rock climber Iain Miller Donegal has huge potential for this fledgling adventure sport. … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, Glencolmcille | Leave a commentTraditional Irish Thatched Cottages
In olden times the thatched cottages were very popular throughout Ireland. They provided homes of character, comfort and beauty which varied from one region to another in response to local climates and conditions. The use of local building materials meant … Continue reading
Posted in Ballyliffin, Glencolmcille, Kilmacrennan, Uncategorized | Leave a commentGlencolmcille Self Catering
Glencolmcille is a coastal town located on the southwest Gaeltacht tip of County Donegal, Ireland. There are numerous natural beauties are within the immediate area, including, the Slieve League cliffs, the Silver Strand at Malin Beg and Glen Head itself. … Continue reading
Posted in Glencolmcille | Leave a commentHoliday Home Owners
