|
Why Donegal?
Things to do:
Horse Riding/Pony Trekking
Golden Sands Equestrian Centre Rathmullan 0749158724
Carrigart Riding Stables, Carrigart 0749153583
Ashstree Riding Stables, Cranford 0749153312
Dunfanaghy Riding Stables , Dunfanaghy 0749136208
Beaches
Only minutes drive from blue flag beaches.
Hill Walking
Donegal is often referred to as the "Walkers Paradise".There is a wonderful selection of marked trials and dozens of other strolls and walks to explore.
Other Local Activities
Letterkenny Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool Tel: 07491 25251
Letterkenny Go Karting ,Ramelton Rd.Tel: 074 9129077
Jungle King Childrens Playcentre, Letterkenny. Tel: 074 9177731
Arena 7 Leisure Complex, Letterkenny (Bowling, snooker, play centre etc)
An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny Tel: (074) 9120777:
Century Cinemas, Letterkenny (6 Screens) Tel: 074 9125050
Letterkenny Tennis Club Tel: 074 9125251
Letterkenny Town Park
Gartan Outdoor Education & Adventure Sport Centre, Churchill
Tel: (074) 9137032 (sailing, windsurfing, hill walking, sea kayaking, board and kayak surfing, snorkelling, rockclimbing, Canadian canoeing)
Diving Tel: (086) 8095737
PaintBall Games Letterkenny Tel: (074) 9128086 Milford Tel :074 9153377
Clay Pigeon Shooting, Milford
Millbridge Farm, Convoy (074 9147125)
Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey 074 9531699)(Weaving displays, boats trips, canoes, paddloes, adventure and indoor play area, lakeside walks, herb garden. Closed winter months)
Hill Walking, Hills Of Donegal, IRD Office,Milford Tel :9163000
Loughside Driving Range, Ramelton Rd Tel : 9151815
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 .
Quick Links
Home Page - Location - Why Donegal - Things to do in Donegal - Donegal Weddings
Donegal Conference - Donegal Entertainment - Contact Us - Whats New in Donegal
Latest Offers on Dongeal Hotels - The Silver Tassie Hotel Donegal - The Milford Inn Hotel Donegal
The Watersedge Restaurant Donegal - The Central Bar Nightclub, Donegal -
The Newery Bar and Restaurant -Golf in Donegal - Hill walking in Donegal
Angling in Donegal - Surfing in Donegal - Diving in Donegal - Testimonials
Book Art Classes
|
