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houses an archaeological exhibition, a traditional music archive and
an art gallery. In summer, the village has popular courses in Irish
language and culture. Tel: (074) 973 0248. The Glencolmcille Folk
Village Museum is a recreated village consisting of a series of cottages
and other buildings authentically designed to replicate the dwellings
of the 1700s, 1800s and 1900s.
publicbuilding places of interest
An Cláchán, Glencolmcille Folk Village Museum, Co. Donegal. Tel:
(074) 973 0017; Fax: (074) 973 0334; Email:
folkvillage@eircom.net; Web: www.glenfolkvillage.com. Glencolmcille
has something special to offer. From here within a range of three
miles you can span 5,000 years of time. Glencolmcille is a living
tradition; the well trodden paths around the standing stones are silent
testimony that here the present has always met the past. Guided tours
are available through An Clachan – a replica village, where you can
also visit a teahouse, craft shop and a 19th century school. Open Easter
until the end of September, Mon. to Fri. 10am–6pm, Sunday 12pm–6pm.
The beach at Gweedore. Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille, Co. Donegal. Tel: (074) 973 0248;
Fax: (074) 973 0348; Email: oideasgael@eircom.net; Web:
DUNKINEELY www.Oideas-Gael.com. In 2006 over 1,500 people from 30 different
A quiet and tranquil spot with wonderful views of McSwynes Bay and countries attended week-long courses in the picturesque Donegal
Saint John’s Point. valley of Gleann Cholm Cille. Oideas Gael Irish language courses cater
for all levels, from beginner to those wanting to brush up on their
dining dining & entertainment conversational Irish. Cultural holiday courses are also offered in hill-
Castle Murray House Hotel & Restaurant, St. John’s Point, Dunkineely, walking, Donegal dances, marine painting, archaeology, landscape &
Co. Donegal. Tel: (074) 973 7022; Fax (074) 973 7330; Email: environment, harp, bodhrán & flute-playing and Celtic pottery.
info@castlemurray.com; Web: www.castlemurray.com. Its renowned
French restaurant is often referred to as the “Best in the Northwest”. GLENTIES
Head chef Remy Dupuy uses only the very best in fresh produce and The small town of Glenties, with its nightly music scene and animated
locally caught seafood. There is none fresher than a lobster chosen pubs, is particularly favoured by Northern holiday-makers. Having won
from the tank within the hotel itself. The restaurant is located to the the National Tidy Towns Award four times, it is scenically located where
front of the hotel to maximise the stunning views and when the sun two glens meet with the Blue Stack Mountains.
sets it is truly breathtaking. With open fires, an extensive wine list, a
choice of over 100 rare Irish and Scottish Whiskies and 10 GWEEDORE, DERRYBEG AND BUNBEG
individually decorated en suite bedrooms, you’re guaranteed not to The three towns of Gweedore, Derrybeg and Bunbeg are so close they
find anywhere else like Castle Murray – it will be your best kept secret! could be mistaken for one. The area has excellent accommodation,
lovely beaches and scenery and a range of fabulous pubs. With
DUNLEWY Gweedore being the hometown of Ireland’s renowned singer Enya, it’s
Dunlewy is a small village at the foot of Mount Errigal and within no wonder it has a lively music scene. North of Derrybeg is Bloody
walking distance of the Poisoned Glen. In good weather, Errigal is Foreland whose rather ominous name is, in fact, quite innocent, being
easily climbed and worth the 5km trek for the fabulous views from the derived from the colour of the rocks on this scenic headland. This
top. The Poisoned Glen is excellent walking territory. In Dunlewy itself, whole area represents the wildness and remoteness of Donegal at its
there’s a reconstruction of the home of Manus Ferry, the last of the most dramatic and is well worth a detour, especially at sunset.
local weavers. Elsewhere, the Dunlewy Lakeside Centre offers boat
rides on the lough, complete with storytelling guides, a farm, café and guestrooms accommodation
weaving demonstrations. Open March to November. Tel: (074) 953 1699. An Chúirt, The Gweedore Court Hotel Gweedore, Co. Donegal. Tel:
(074) 953 2900; Fax: (074) 953 2929; Email: anchuirt@eircom.net;
GLENCOLMCILLE Web: www.anchuirt-hotel.ie. Recently restored on the site of the 18th
Glencolmcille is a small village in the valley where St. Colmcille once century Gweedore Hotel, it is notably one of the oldest hotels in
lived. The name of the village refers to the church he built there, the Donegal. It boasts 60 beautifully decorated en suite bedrooms, all
remains of which can still be seen. The Ulster Cultural Institute equipped with state of the art HD-Ready plasma screens. The bar and
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Voted as one of the top “50” most romantic places to stay in the world, this renowned friendly
family run hotel is truly a hidden gem. With its recently refurbished lounge area, bar, bedrooms
and en-suite has added greater character to this old converted farm house.
Castle Murray is simply a must for any visitor to these parts.
Sea front restaurant, specialising in
french Cuisine & Seafood Award
winning bar 10 individually
decorated bedrooms with sea views
Dungloe, Co Donegal
St. John’s Point, Dunkineely, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
Tel/Fax: (074) 952 1247 Mobile: 087 902 5424
Tel: +353 (0) 74 973 7022 Fax: +353 (0) 74 973 7330
Email: Fairgreencottages@hotmail.com www.fairgreencottages.com
Email: info@castlemurray.com Web: www.castlemurray.com
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