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← Older postsAn Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
An Grianán Theatre is a modern arts and entertainment venue in Letterkenny in the North West of Ireland. Boasting a 383 capacity auditorium, this state of the art facility is committed to presenting the best in drama, comedy, music and … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, > Visitor Attractions, Churchill, Kilmacrennan, Letterkenny, Milford, Ramelton, Rathmullan | Leave a commentTropical World at Alcorn’s, Letterkenny
Tropical World at Alcorn’s provides families, visitors, school or youth groups or anyone who loves nature with an ideal opportunity to experience nature up close and personal in a comfortable, temperature controlled environment T: 00353 74 9121541 00353 74 9121655 … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, > Visitor Attractions, Churchill, Kilmacrennan, Letterkenny, Milford, Ramelton, Rathmullan | Leave a commentGrianan of Aileach
Grianan of Aileach is probably the best-known monument in Inishowen. Situated on a hilltop 800 feet above sea level the stone fort was probably built on an earthen rath. The origins of the Grianan of Aileach fort are dated back … Continue reading
Posted in > Visitor Attractions, Burt, Fahan | Leave a commentFlight of the Earls Heritage Centre
In September 1607 a French ship sailed from the northern harbour of Rathmullan in Lough Swilly. On board were Hugh O’Neill, Earl of Tyrone, and Rory O’Donnell, Earl of Tyrconnell, together with more than ninety of their family and followers. … Continue reading
Posted in > Visitor Attractions, Rathmullan | Leave a commentDonegal County Museum
The Museum is based in an old stone building, which was once part of the Letterkenny Workhouse opened in 1845. It is now a protected building. The exhibition in the first floor gallery tells the story of Donegal from the … Continue reading
Posted in > Visitor Attractions, Churchill, Letterkenny | Leave a commentEaragail Arts Festival
Earagail Arts Festival 9-24th July 2011 The Earagail Arts Festival is an annual bi-lingual, multi-disciplinary arts festival and tourist attraction regarded by many as the “iconic” festival of the North West. For two weeks in July Donegal becomes a cultural … Continue reading
Posted in > Festivals & Events, > Visitor Attractions, Letterkenny | Leave a commentThe Donegal Garden Trail
The Donegal Garden Trail is a voluntary initiative that seeks to promote garden visiting in the county and helps to raise funds for charity.The Garden Trail now has twenty-three private and publicly open gardens for the garden lover to enjoy. … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, > Visitor Attractions | Leave a commentOakfield Park Gardens, Raphoe
Oakfield Park is a privately owned house set in 100 acres of magnificent parkland, woodlands and gardens near the town of Raphoe in the heart of County Donegal. The gardens are open to the public between May and August. There … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, > Visitor Attractions, Carrigans, Castlefinn, Convoy, Lifford, Raphoe, Stranorlar | 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 commentKillybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre
The Killybegs Maritime & Heritage Centre is situated at the famous Donegal carpets building, where world reknowned hand-knotted carpets are made. It offers a fascinating audio visual insight into the history of the fishing and hand-knotted carpets – also home … Continue reading
Posted in > Visitor Attractions, Killybegs | Leave a commentHoliday Home Owners
