Monthly Archives: December 2010
← Older postsThe 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 CommentRed Door Restaurant Fahan
Red Door Restaurant Fahan – Located on the shores of Lough Swilly, just a few miles from the seaside town of Buncrana. The Red Door Restaurant & Bar is a little piece of Heaven on Earth. Enjoy the unrivalled views … Continue reading
Posted in > Restaurants, Fahan | Tagged Donegal, Fahan, Inishowen, restaurant | Leave a commentThe James Byrne Fiddle Summer School
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 … Continue reading
Posted in > Festivals & Events, Carrick, Glencolmcille, Kilcar | Tagged Donegal, Glencolmcille | Leave a commentGrianan of Aileach Donegal
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 | Tagged Donegal, Grianan, Inishowen | Leave a commentOideas Gael Irish Language Courses and Cultural Programmes
Oideas Gael Irish Language Courses – 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 … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, Glencolmcille | Tagged Donegal, Glencolmcille | Comments OffSliabh 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 | Tagged angling, Carrick, Donegal, fishery | Leave a commentEany Water Fishery Inver
Eany Water Fishery Inver – located at Inver/Frosses area in South West County Donegal. The Eany is a spate river system and is part of a 125 km square catchment area comprising the Eany River, the lower reaches of the … Continue reading
Posted in > Activities, Bruckless, Dunkineely, Inver, Mountcharles | Tagged Donegal, fishery | Leave a commentThe 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
Posted in > Activities, Annagry, Bunbeg, Derrybeg, Dunlewey, Gweedore, Loughanure | Tagged Donegal, Gweedore | Leave a commentFlight of the Earls Heritage Centre Donegal
Flight of the Earls Heritage Centre Donegal – 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 … Continue reading
Posted in > Visitor Attractions, Rathmullan | Tagged Donegal, Rathmullan | 1 CommentHoliday Home Owners
