Donegal Information: Glenties
The Owenea Fishery
The River Owenea flows out of Lough Ea, in the western side of the Bluestack Mountains in south west Donegal. It runs for 20km following a western course past Glenties, into Loughrosmore Bay just north of Ardara. The Owenea is … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, Ardara, Glenties | Leave a commentNancys Bar and Restaurant :: Ardara
Nancy’s Bar is a genuine traditional Irish pub located in the Heritage Town of Ardara in South West Donegal. It is situated beside the bridge over the River Owentocker in the town centre. This lovely pub serves drinks and bar … Continue reading
Posted in > Restaurants, Ardara, Glenties, Narin, Portnoo | Leave a commentFintown Railway :: An Mhuc Dhubh
The Fintown Railway is the only operational railway in Co. Donegal. Set amidst spectacular highland scenery overlooking Lough Finn, the railway (3 m/5km) is a restored section of the former County Donegal Railway. This setting prompted the famous international playwright … Continue reading
Posted in > Visitor Attractions, Doochary, Fintown, Glenties, Lettermacaward | Leave a commentThe Bluestack Way
The Bluestack Way was formed in 1999 and is a 65km long walking route from Donegal Town to Ardara. The route crosses the Bluestack Mountains, with peaks of 600m but the Way rarely climbs above 250m. The route traverses a … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, Ardara, Donegal Town, Glenties | Leave a commentKilclooney Dolmen
An exceptionally fine portal-tomb or dolmen, prominent on the skyline 1/4 mile to the east of the main road, 4 miles north-north-west of Ardara. It displays the classic features from which this type of monument derives its name. t:+353 7495 … Continue reading
Posted in Ardara, Glenties, Narin, Portnoo | Tagged dolmen | Leave a commentGlenties Harvest Fair Festival
The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival is one of the highlights of the Donegal calendar every year and is normally held over a long weekend in early September. This traditional Irish event has been held for more than two hundred years … Continue reading
Posted in > Festivals & Events, Glenties, Lettermacaward, Narin, Portnoo | Leave a commentNarin & Portnoo Golf Club
Narin &Portnoo Golf Club, is situated in the beautiful seaside village of Narin in southwest Donegal. Enjoying sweeping views over Gweebarra Bay this friendly golf club is regarded as one of the finest natural and scenic 18-hole links courses in … Continue reading
Posted in > Golf Courses, Ardara, Glenties, Narin, Portnoo | 1 CommentGlenties Self Catering
The village of Glenties is a five times winner of Ireland’s Tidy Towns competition. Located in the heart of the Donegal Mountains, at the meeting point of the two glens on the northwest edge of the Blue Stack Mountains, it … Continue reading
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