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County Genealogical Centre, Tel: (074) 915 1266. Given that it’s
estimated that over four million people have ancestry in Donegal, this
THE SANDHOUSE HOTEL
is a must for those interested in exploring their roots.
RATHMULLAN
The small town of Rathmullan is famous for being the departure point
of O’Neill and O’Donnell in 1607, an event known as the ‘Flight of the
Earls’, which marked the end of Gaelic Ireland and the final triumph
of the English. This event is commemorated in the town’s Flight of the
Earls Heritage Centre, which is housed, ironically, in an early 19th On Rossnowlagh Beach,
century British fort. Rathmullan Priory is a well-preserved 6th century
Donegal Bay, Co. Donegal
Carmelite house and it was from this point that the Earls fled Ireland.
It is also a popular bathing area especially on those sunny weekends.
Tel: (071) 985 1777 Fax: (071) 985 2100
Email:
info@sandhouse.ie
ROSSNOWLAGH
Web:
www.sandhouse.ie
South of Donegal, this small seaside resort features beautiful sandy
beaches and is popular with surfers and water sports enthusiasts alike.
guestrooms accommodation
The Sandhouse Hotel on Rossnowlagh Beach, Donegal Bay, Co.
Donegal. Tel: (071) 985 1777; Fax: (071) 985 2100; Email:
info@sandhouse.ie; Web:
www.sandhouse.ie. An award-winning 4-star
manor house hotel perched on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Step
inside and your eye is drawn to the welcoming open fires and antique
furnishings. Complete with 55 spacious and charming bedrooms and a
marine spa offering Thalassotherapy, Jacuzzi and steam room. Relax in
one of the bars, library or conservatory while the Seashell Restaurant
provides the perfect surroundings to enjoy award-winning cuisine.
TEELIN
Teelin is a small coastal village best known for two things: fishing and
traditional fiddle music. While nowadays Teelin’s fishing harbour is
small compared to its neighbour in Killybegs, this was not always the
case. The village has featured in maritime maps since the 1320s and
is still a centre for in-shore fishing and small scale commercial fishing,
but is better known as a centre for Donegal fiddle music. The legacy
of the Cassidys and other local musicians is still honoured and you
won’t need to travel too far to listen to fiddling of the highest quality.
publicbuilding places of interest
Slieve League Cultural Centre, Bunglas, Teelin, Co Donegal. Tel: (074)
9739077; Web:
www.sliabhleague.com. The Slieve League Cultural
Centre is a new Cultural/Visitors Centre featuring Ti Linn, a unique
coffee shop, craft gallery and tourist information centre. Hillwalking,
Archaeological Tours, Tourist Guide providers. Craft Workshops,
conference & seminar rooms. Car and coach parking. A bus service to
Slieve League viewing point is available.
TORY ISLAND
Tory Island, served by boat from Bunbeg and Magheraroarty, is famous
for its indigenous school of painters, the Tory Island School, who have
received much acclaim around Europe. Tory has a long history of
settlement and the Tau Cross and round tower near West Town are
said to date back to a 6th century settlement established by St.
Colmcille. From Bunbeg there is also ferry access to the island of Gola
during summer months.
guestrooms accommodation
Tory Hotel, Tory Island, Co Donegal; Tel: (074) 913 5920; Fax: (074)
913 5613; Email:
info@toryhotel.com; Web:
www.toryhotel.com. Pat
and Berney Doohan warmly welcome you to their family owned and
managed Óstan Thóraig – Tory Hotel, Tory Island's two star hotel, also
voted best entertainment venue on the island by tourists and visitors.
Visitors to Tory Island and especially Óstan Thóraig – Tory Hotel, have
said “the experience is traditionally Tory”. All 14 bedrooms are en-
suite as well as having private telephone and remote control television.
There is a midweek special for senior citizens with a free pass. Two
nights B&B and return from to Tory on fast ferry Toraigh na dTonn,
€99 per person sharing, €15 single supplement.
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