Leo’s Tavern Donegal

Leo’s Tavern Donegal (Tábhairne Leo) Leo’s Tavern is one of Donegal’s most famous pubs. The establishment is named after Leo Brennan, an extremely popular and accomplished musician in his own right but also the father of Enya and 3 members … Continue reading →

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The Daniel O’Donnell Visitor Centre Dungloe

The Daniel O’Donnell Visitor Centre Dungloe – He is one of Donegal’s greatest ambassadors and now Daniel O’Donnell has his own museum/visitors’ centre in Dungloe. The Daniel O”Donnell Visitor Centre is an amazing tribute to the Kincasslagh singer. The centre … Continue reading →

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Donegal Pens

Two young brothers running a small wooden pen business have gone from strength to strength in recent times. It all happens in their parents garden shed which was converted into a workshop where the boys turn wood such as bog … Continue reading →

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The Clady and Crolly Rivers Donegal

The Clady and Crolly Rivers Donegal – There are two main rivers in the Gweedore area in North West Donegal – the Crolly, or Gweedore, river and the Clady river. The Crolly river drains Lough Anure and a number of … Continue reading →

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Danny Minnies Annagry Donegal

Danny Minnies Annagry Donegal – Established in 1962 Danny Minnie’s is a family run restaurant situated in Annagry in the heart of the West Donegal Gaeltacht. This award winning restaurant offers high-quality local seafood and Irish meats in a cosy, … Continue reading →

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The Rosses Fishery Donegal

The Rosses Fishery Donegal – The Rosses Anglers Association has fishing on over 130 lakes in West Donegal. These lakes hold salmon, sea trout and brown trout and all of them are within a five mile radius of the town. … Continue reading →

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Slí na Rossan Donegal

Slí na Rossan Donegal is part of the 280km Slí Dhún na nGall – a series of national waymarked way routes that covers much of the Gaeltacht region of West Donegal. The Slí na Rosann section is a 65km circular … Continue reading →

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The Dunlewey Centre : Ionad Cois Locha

The Dunlewey Centre : Ionad Cois Locha Dunlewey in Gweedore is the location of Ionad Cois Locha Visitors’ Centre (The Dunlewey Centre) – a community-based tourism culture and arts development. Ionad Cois Locha is situated on the shores of Dunlewey … Continue reading →

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Cruit Island Golf Course

Cruit Island Golf Course is considered to be one of the best 9 hole golf courses in Ireland. It is without doubt one of the most scenic. The golf course enjoys spectacular views of Aranmore and Owey Islands, Mount Errigal … Continue reading →

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Frankie Kennedy Winter School

The Frankie Kennedy Winter School was established in 1994 following Frankie’s untimely death from cancer in September of that year. The school’s mission is to continue his huge contribution to Irish traditional music, especially the music and song of Donegal. Most … Continue reading →

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