Thatched cottages at the bottom of main street in Kilmacrennan, Donegal, Ireland

Kilmacrennan is a quiet hillside village which is skirted by the Lurgy River on the road between Dunfanaghy and Letterkenny.
A substantial monastery was established just outside the village by St Columbcille in the 6th century. It was endowed by Columba's brother-in-law Neanáin and his four sons entered it and it is because of them that the place got its name. The monastery was destroyed in the 12th century. On the invitation of the local O'Donnell chieftains, the Franciscans founded a Friary near the village in the 16th century. This survived until the first decade of the 17th century when the lands were "granted" to James Fullerton by King James I. Much of the village and surrounding area came under the "land lordship" of the Lord Leitrim later.
There is a thatched cottage (pictured below) that was once part of a folk village at the bottom of the main street.
Nearby Doon Rock is the site of the Inauguration Place of the O'Donnell Chieftains of Donegal for many centuries. 

Glenveigh Traditional Cottage - Termon, Kilmacrennan - Donegal, Ireland
beautifully restored 200 year old traditional cottage located among mature trees on an elevated site close to Glenveigh National Park in the very heart of Co. Donegal. Many of the original features of the cottage have been maintained during the recent renovations. This cottage would make the ideal getaway from busy city life and would suit those who prefer their self catering accommodation with more privacy and authentic character. 
3 bedrooms - sleeps up to 7 - tastefully restored -quiet peaceful location
      traditional cottage      pets welcome    

Barnes Cottage - Termon, Kilmacrennan - Donegal, Ireland
This lovely cottage has recently been refurbished to a very high standard and provides excellent self catering accommodation in the heart of the Donegal Hills. Located just off the main road between Letterkenny and Dunfanaghy the cottage occupies its own 12 acres and has direct access to some of the most spectacular mountain walks in central Donegal.
3 bedrooms - sleeps up to 6 - newly refurbished - quiet peaceful location on 12 acres
      pets welcome  Failte Ireland Approved

Lennon View Holiday Home - Kilmacrennan, Donegal, Ireland
Located close to the heart of Kilmacrennan village this modern holiday home is well placed as a convenient touring base. The house is fully equipped and features patio doors to a wood deck patio area and enclosed rear garden. The village, with its shops, pubs and restaurants in only a 5 min walk away while Letterkenny, Donegal's largest town is easily accessible by car in 10 mins. In Letterkenny you can enjoy theatre, leisure centre, kids adventure playground and a wide variety of shops.
3 bedrooms - sleeps up to 6 - village centre location - 10 min drive to Letterkenny - pets welcome
         pets welcome    

Smith's Traditional Cottage - Kilmacrennan - Donegal, Ireland
A restored 150 year old farm cottage located close to the  village of Kilmacrennan in North Donegal. The cottage provides an idyllic touring base for this beautiful part of Ireland.  Surrounded by a working farm this traditional style holiday home has been lovingly restored and maintained. A short walk through the fields brings you to the banks of the River Lennon. The holiday home is ideal for individuals or couples wanting the feel of an authentic Irish farm cottage.
3 bedrooms - sleeps up to 5 - 150 year old traditional Irish cottage - quiet peaceful location - short drive to Letterkenny
         traditional cottage         pets welcome      new listing 4/10/2007