Donegal Heritage Sites & Attractions

Glenveagh National Park Churchill (074 91 37090)
Some 14,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with large herd of red deer. A Scottish style castle, luxuriant gardens and Visitor Centre.

Glebe House & Gallery
Churchill(074 9137071)
Regency house containing a fascinating Art Collection, given to the nation by Derek Hill. Closed during winter months

Corn and Flax Mills,
New Mills ( 074 9125115)
Restored mill, parts of which are 300-400 years old, powered by the River Swilly. Closed during winter months

Colmcille Heritage Centre, Gartan, Churchill (074 9137306)
Interpretive exhibition featuring Saint Colmcille (Columba), Patriarch of Irish Monasticism and Scottish Church. Restaurant /Tea Rooms. Nature walks & Lake Front. Closed winter months.

Ramelton Heritage Exhibition & Donegal Ancestry Centre,Ramelton Tel : 074 9151266
Tells the fascinating history ot this plantation town.Gegealogy Centre helps people trace their Donegal ancestors.

Old Courthouse Visitor Centre Lifford (074 91 41228)
Clans Room, audio visual, museum artefacts, re-enacted Court Trials, Spooky Cells. Gift Shop and coffee dock

Grianan an Aileach Visitor Centre, Burt ( 077 68512)
The centre tells the story of Grianan Ailigh. Restaurant serves both lunches & A la Carte. Group rates available

Flight of the Earls Rathmullen (074 9158229)
An exhibition features an informative and lively display of the life and times of the Earls O’Donnell and O’Neil, two of Ireland’s most famous chieftains

Doe Castle, Creeslough
Believe to be built by Nachtan O’Donnell circa 1425, the first historical reference being in 1544. Built on a rock guarded by an inlet of Sheephaven it still has the main characteristics of a 16th Century fortress.

Beltany Stone Circle, Raphoe
Beltany Hill is the location of one of the most impressive sites in Ireland, The beltany stone circle consisting of 64 surviving stones enclosing a raised platform.

Fintown – Glenties Railway
The locomotive on a restore stretch of the Fintown- Glenties line at Fintown is a popular visitor attraction during the Summer month .

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