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Killybegs harbour.
Heritage Centre at nearby Gartan is devoted to the life and times of tourist spot, though all are welcome to take the boat from Pettigo. For
the saint and also has lavish displays of illuminated manuscripts. retreat and visitor centre information, Tel: (071) 986 1747.
Contact the Tourist Information Office on (074) 912 1160. Outside
Letterkenny is Newmills Corn and Flax Mills, a perfect place for MARBLE HILL STRAND
experiencing a gentler period in Ireland’s industrial history. Situated in Sheephaven Bay looking across at Trá na Rossa and the
Lough Salt Mountains, this beautiful beach has received the EU Blue
guestrooms accommodation Flag for many years and is a centre for such water sports as windsurfing.
Downings Bay Hotel, Leisure Centre & Beauty Salon, Downings,
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Tel: (074) 915 5586; Fax: (074) 915 NARIN AND PORTNOO
4716; Email:
info@downingsbayhotel.com; Web: The fishing village of Narin and its beautiful sandy beach look out
www.downingsbayhotel.com. Situated on Sheephaven Bay and the over Gweedore Bay. Offshore is Inishkeel Island, which is accessible at
picturesque Atlantic Drive just 35 minutes from Letterkenny, the low tide. In nearby Lough Doon is an ancient stone fort with incredibly
3-star Downings Bay Hotel offers you the peace to relax and get away thick walls. Portnoo, with its sandy beach and splendid scenery, is not
from it all. This hotel boasts 40 en suite bedrooms, which are tastefully only a fishing village but also an ideal holiday destination with a
decorated. JC’s Bar & the Haven Dining Room serve locally sourced fresh superb 18-hole golf course. It is also home to The Dolmen Centre, set
food daily. The newly built Magherabeg Leisure Centre is free for hotel in a natural and unspoilt area, and is the Republic of Ireland’s first
guests with 20m pool, kids’ pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym. green energy centre using renewable energy systems.
LIFFORD PORT-NA-BLAGH
The town of Lifford, 22km south of Letterkenny on the N14, is the A small fishing port in Sheephaven Bay, this quaint area has a spectacular
ancestral home of American President, James K. Polk. At nearby view of Hornhead. During summer, a ferry service runs to Tory Island.
Rossgier is the attractive 18th century Cavanacor House where James II
is said to have dined beneath a sycamore during the siege of Derry in RAMELTON
1689. Why not visit the old courthouse and witness the historical This little market town nestled on the shores of Lough Swilly is a
trials re-enacted? Lifford is also home to the award-winning heritage delight with its mix of historical sites and friendly pubs, shops and
centre – The Seat of Power. Tel: (074) 914 1733. It also hosts the Lifford restaurants. Situated on the banks of the River Lennon this
Greyhound Stadium with an exciting racing programme at weekends. picturesque town is steeped in history. Ramelton is also home to the
LOUGH DERG
DID YOU KNOW…?
The island of St. Patrick’s Purgatory out on Lough Derg is an important
THE KING OF TORY ISLAND GREETS EVERY PASSENGER
pilgrimage site. From June to August each year, some 30,000 people
FERRY THAT LANDS AT THE ISLAND – NOW THAT’S A
spend three days walking barefoot, following the Stations of the Cross,
MONARCH OF THE PEOPLE!
fasting and praying. The penitential aspect means that the island is no
EXHIBITION CENTRE • AUDIO-VISUAL FACILITIES • CAFETERIA
SCENIC WALKS • MAJESTIC VIEWS OF LOUGH SWILLY • CAR & COACH PARKS UNIQUE FLORA
& FAUNA * BIRDLIFE
Downings,
Letterkenny,
OPENING TIMES
Co Donegal.
June-Sept 10,30am - 6pm(Mon.-Sat.) 1pm - 6pm(Sun.)
October-May 10,30am - 4,30pm(Mon.-Sat.) 1pm - 6pm(Sun.)
Tel: (074) 915 5586
Fax: (074) 915 4716
Email:
info@downingsbayhotel.com
Web:
www.downingsbayhotel.com
Fort Dunree Military Museum. Buncrana. Inishowen. Co. Donegal.
Tel: 074-936 1817 Email:
dunree@eircom.net www.Dunree.pro.ie
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