Holiday Home at Glassagh Derrybeg

Chasing the Northern Lights off the north coast of Ireland has become a pursuit of passion for Donegal’s photographic community.

Slieve League Cliffs (Sliabh Liag), situated on the south west coast of Donegal, are said to be among the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe.

Teach Mary Doalty’s and Teach Liam are located just outside the village of Bunbeg in the centre of the West Donegal Gaeltacht along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

Bunbeg Cottage is a lovely 3 bedroom holiday cottage located between Derrybeg and Bunbeg in the heart of the the Gweedore Gaeltacht in West Donegal. All the amenities of both Derrybeg and Bunbeg are within easy driving distance along the Wild Atlantic Way.

Proinsias Carr has put together a little video of his favourite clips taken at various locations in Donegal throughout the year.

On the beautiful coastline around the Teach Phaddy Thomáis, you can unwind, walk the beautiful sandy beaches and mountains, go cycling, fishing, golfing or just take a leisurely boat trip to the nearby Gola Island.

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.

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.

Carly’s Cottage is a luxury detached holiday home located in the heartland of the West Donegal Gaeltacht. It lies along the route of Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way and is only a 10 minute walk away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

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