Doon Fort Portnoo

The Sliabh Liag Distillery will be the first distillery in Donegal for 174 years and their first whiskey is The Silkie – named after the legendary shape-shifting, sea-maidens with long dark hair, deep soulful brown eyes and enchanting voices that were nearly irresistible to any man.

The imposing Glashedy Rock is located in Pollan Bay just of the north Inishowen coastline. If you play either of the 2 courses at Ballyliffin Golf Club, several of the holes have panoramic views over the Bay towards the rock.

Moville is located on the banks of Lough Foyle and is only a 30 min drive from the historic city of Derry. One of Donegal’s heritage towns, Moville takes it’s name from the Irish Maghbile, which means “Plain of the Ancient Tree” and refers to the site of an ancient monastery.

Arranmore Lighthouse has been in existence since 1859 having replaced the lighthouse built in 1798 which had been de-commissioned in 1832. It is located at Rinrawros Point.

Bren Whelan and Wild Atlantic Way Climbing, show case Ireland’s most Northerly Point – Malin Head using dizzy drone footage of Donegal rock climbing!

An Turas is a 2 bedroom holiday cottage located close to the shores of Clooney Lake on the outskirts of the twin coastal villages of Narin and Portnoo in SW County Donegal.

Annora is a village pub, B&B, and café, proving an excellent service for locals, returning visitors and tourists alike. Feedback from customers constantly proves that Annora is a welcoming, vibrant and versatile hostelry.

Cruit is connected to the mainland at Belcruit by a bridge built at the time of World War II, and the bridge, some of the finest beaches in Donegal and the golf course combine to make the island a very popular destination.

Leave the ordinary elsewhere this year, and experience the destination that’s both thrilling and therapeutic – the Wild Atlantic Way.

Gerry McVeigh takes you on a walk through the spectacular scenery at Horn Head north of the seaside village of Dunfanaghy.