Donegal Information: Glenties
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Sheskinmore Nature Reserve Sheskinmore refers to a large area of sand dunes, lake and marsh that lies between Kiltooris and Ballinreavy Strand, north west of Ardara, Co. Donegal. It is regarded as one of the most important Nature Reserves in … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, > Visitor Attractions, Ardara, Glenties, Narin, Portnoo | Tagged ardara, Glenties, Narin, Portnoo, Sheskinmore Nature Reserve | Leave a commentLough Doon Ring Fort Donegal
Lough Doon Ring Fort Donegal Doon Fort is an ancient ring fort on Doon Lough in the townland of Drumboghill which is 9km kilometres north of Ardara and not far from the coastal villages of Narin and Portnoo. It’s situated … Continue reading
Posted in > Visitor Attractions, Ardara, Glenties, Lettermacaward, Narin, Portnoo | Tagged Ancient Donegal, Lough Doon, Ring Fort | Leave a commentInternational Appalachian Trail, Donegal
International Appalachian Trail, Donegal In 2011 Ireland was included in the ‘International Appalachian Trail’, an extension of the world-renowned walking route on the Canada/US border. The original trail stretches for 3,510km miles along the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, Ardara, Carrick, Donegal Town, Glencolmcille, Glenties, Kilcar | Tagged Donegal Hiking Trail, Donegal Hill Walking, International Appalachian Trail, Rambling in Donegal | Leave a commentThe 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 | Tagged ardara, Glenties, Owenea Fishery, Owenea river | 1 CommentNancys Bar, Ardara
Nancys Bar, 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 … Continue reading
Posted in > Restaurants, Ardara, Glenties, Narin, Portnoo | Tagged ardara, Donegal Good Food Pub, Donegal Pub | 1 CommentFintown Railway
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, Ballybofey, Doochary, Fintown, Glenties, Lettermacaward, Stranorlar | Tagged Donegal Railway, Fintown, Lough Finn, Narrow Guage Railway | Leave a commentThe Bluestack Way Donegal
The Bluestack Way Donegal – 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 … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, Ardara, Donegal Town, Glenties | Tagged Donegal, hill walking, walking | 2 CommentsKilclooney Dolmen Donegal
Kilclooney Dolmen Donegal – 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Ardara, Glenties, Narin, Portnoo | Tagged ardara, dolmen, Donegal | Leave a commentGlenties Harvest Fair Festival
Glenties 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 … Continue reading
Posted in > Festivals & Events, Glenties, Lettermacaward, Narin, Portnoo | Tagged festival, Glenties | Leave a commentNarin and Portnoo Golf Club
Narin and Portnoo Golf Club – 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 | Tagged Golf course, Narin, Portnoo | 1 CommentHoliday Home Owners
