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Aislainn Community Centre
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This busy community centre is the place to go if looking for information on heritage, genealogy or indeed learning some Irish when in these parts. (less)
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Community Centre Kilcar,
Lower Main Street,
Kilcar.
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Phone: +353749738376
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Lat: 54.632261 Lon: -8.59456
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Ballagh Studios
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Tim welcomes enquiries from gallery owners, authors, publishers, art collectors and other artists. If you would like more information about his artwork, please contact him for a full catalogue.
Visitors can drop-in to Ballagh Studio all year round. The gallery displays artwork for sale by Tim and his partner, artist Ros Harvey (www.rosharvey.com).
Ballagh Studio is situated in the most northerly region of Ireland in the picturesque Inishowen penninsula. It is a 45 minute drive from Derry in Northern Ireland and a few minutes from Malin village. (less)
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Address:
Ballagh Studio
outside Malin village
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Phone: +353749370684
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Email: ballaghstudio@eircom.net
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URL: www.timstampton.com/contact.html
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Lat: 55.314347 Lon: -7.289944
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Belleek Pottery
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Established in 1857 Belleek Pottery holds a very special place in the cultural and commercial heritage of County Fermanagh. Nestling on the banks of the River Erne this imposing building is home to the world famous Belleek Fine Parian china and also to one of Irelands top five visitor attractions.
Tours: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 12.15pm and 1.45pm - 4.00pm. Tours every half hour. Please note that the last tour on Fridays is at 3.00pm.
There are no tours available on Saturday or Sunday. Guided tours are from mid-May until September.
90 cover tearoom serving hot lunches, morning and afternoon teas.
Audio-visual presentation in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese
Showroom
Special car park adjacent to visitors centre for less abled guests
8 space coach park with valeting facilities
100 space car park
Open all year round including Bank Holidays
Parties of 10 or more telephone prior to visiting.
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Address:
3 Main Street
Belleek
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Phone: +442868658501
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Email: customerservices@belleek.ie
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URL: www.belleek.ie
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Lat: 54.47936 Lon: -8.09375
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Cyndi Graham handweaving
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Cyndi Graham Handweaving offers a range of textiles and accessories made in the workshop in Dunkineely, County Donegal. Located at scenic St John's Point, visitors are invited to the workshop to browse the handmade collection which includes scarves, hats, waistcoats, bags and shawls. They may also have the opportunity to see Cyndi at work producing these wonderful products with the opportunity to learn and ask her questions.
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Address:
St John's Point,
Dunkineely,
Co. Donegal
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Phone: +353864019307
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Email: cyndigraham@ymail.com
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Lat: 54.600934 Lon: -8.390422
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Donegal Craft Village
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Meet the artists in their workshops and treat yourself to the many items on offer for yourself or as a memorable gift. Donegal Craft Village is a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in Ireland. Stop off and indulge in Aroma, the award winning restaurant renowned for its freshly ground coffee, delicious home made cakes and gourmet lunches.
The beautifully landscaped grounds include a picnic area,
a charming courtyard, and spacious, free, car & coach parking.
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Address:
Ardchicken,
outside of Donegal Town
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Phone: +353749722225
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URL: donegalcraftvillage.com/
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Lat: 54.64067 Lon: -8.11495
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Donegal Design Makers
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Welcome to a selection of work by 25 makers from across the county of Donegal. From baskets to furniture, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, batik and photography. Imagined, designed and handmade in Donegal.
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Countywide!
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Email: info@donegaldesignermakers.com.
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URL: www.donegaldesignermakers...
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Lat: 54.854478 Lon: -8.047485
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Eddie Doherty
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Doherty is the real McCoy. His weaving skills have been passed on from generations and his craftwork is second to none - see for yourself on Front street, Ardara.
Eddie is one of Donegal's best known traditional handweavers. He has been working on his loom in Ardara for the past 40 years weaving the finest range of quality tweeds in every imaginable colour. Eddie produces a wide range of textiles - throws, cushions, waistcoats, caps, wraps and capes. (less)
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Front Street, Ardara, l
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Phone: +353749541304
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Email: edandev@eircom.net
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URL: www.handwoventweed.com
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Lat: 54.762741 Lon: -8.41203
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Edel MacBride
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Visit Edel MacBride for original quality knitwear made on site from locally sourced materials. Visit Edel MacBride for materials and original patterns to create your own 'edel macbride' designs!
Edel MacBride Knitwear Designer Outlet caters workshops to suit group's individual requirements.
Edel MacBride makes creative clothing with exciting yarns and twists of traditional technique using Donegal Spun Wools.The designer loves the north west of Ireland location for it's down-to-earthness and wild beauty and just because it's home ! The business is passionate about hand knit from Ireland and currently supplies Isetanmitsukoshi in Japan with their original handknits designed by Edel.
Workshops and classes are regularly hosted at the outlet and Edel is a guest lecturer in Aran knitting in the USA and Italy
Edel MacBride has designed for Hilary Clinton, Sarah Jessica Parker to name but a few. Edel outfitted the cast of Camelot, featured on RTE Nationwide, BBC Clothes Shows, RTE's Craft Master and is a renowned International Designer
Tours including a stroll around the outlet, an Aran workshop with Edel MacBride plus traditional home bakes can be booked In advance.
Also available to book are Knitting & Crochet Workshops including an Aran Masters Class. More details on what's available can be found at the website listed below.
Twitter: >@edelspirit
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Address:
(Look out for the sign on the left coming from Stranorlar)
Killynure,
South of Convoy
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Phone: +353749147508
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Email: info@edelmacbride.com
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URL: www.edelmacbride.com/
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Lat: 54.845805 Lon: -7.716007
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Forget-me-not
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Caroline Timony's got a great eye, two in fact, for detail. This shop will offer the visitor the chance to buy a real original present for those back home. Call in and take a look at her wide stock profile, hand painted silk scarves, pottery, handbags, bog oak, turf craft, Belleek china, bodhrans, Celtic and contemporary jewelry.
Decorating your home? Take a look at their beautiful and exciting range of summer stock. With unique and individual homeware pieces including pictures, quilts, pillows, lamps, table clothes, linen and much more- There's something for everyone at Forget-Me-Not! We also have exciting new French stock from Comptoir de Famille and Mathilde M.
They remain open till 8pm each evening during June, July and then open until 9pm during the month of August. Why not drop over after dinner? On Saturdays they are open from 9am to 7pm and on Sundays they open from 10am-7pm. Browse awhile and enjoy possibly the most interesting and beautiful collection of handcrafted gifts of Ireland - some unique to the blue coloured store to the left of Magee's.
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Address:
The Diamond,
Donegal Town
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Phone: +3537421168
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Email: carolinetimony@donegaltown.com
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URL: www.forgetmenot.ie
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Lat: 54.65394 Lon: -8.109887
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Glendowen Craft Studio
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Address:
Meentagh Glen,
Clonmany,
Co.Donegal.
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Phone: +353749376265
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Alt Phone: +353879806948
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Email: ann@glendowen.com
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URL: www.glendowen.com/
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Lat: 55.234691 Lon: -7.39823
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Hannah Mc Guinness
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Hannah Mc Guinness is a jewellery designer/maker who produces contemporary one-off and limited edition jewellery pieces. Her work is sculptural and individual in style. She uses a mix of precious and alternative materials, stretching from gold to Perspex. Her work is influenced by form and texture, architecture and fashion. Hannah also designs to commission. Oh yeah, and if you do get to meet her, you'll know straight away - she is Big Jim's sister!
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Address:
Main Street, Glenties, Co Donegal
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Phone: +353749551036
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Alt Phone: +353872971455
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Email: hannahmcguinness@gmail.com
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Lat: 54.797422 Lon: -8.283455
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Kennedy of Ardara
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Acclaimed Irish Knitwear store Kennedy of Ardara, is a brand that has been at the heart of Donegal knitwear for over 100 years. Situated at the top of the brae in Ardara on The Wild Atlantic Way, it is renowned for it's Aran knits and the famous Hillwalker outdoor sweater.
Recommended by Lonely Planet, Frommers and The Rough Guide , the famous retail and manufacturing business has been at the centre of the scenic heritage town of Ardara for four generations. Selling quality knitwear, Irish crafts and gifts, you are guaranteed a warm, friendly welcome.
Ardara was named Best Village to Live In by the Irish Times and in 2014 was named one of the prettiest towns in Ireland by Frommers. Located at the top of the hill on Front Street conveniently beside the main car park, there's no excuse not to drop in when visiting this thriving village!
https://www.facebook.com/KennedyofArdara
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Address:
Front Street, Ardara,
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Phone: +353749541106
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Fax: +353749541381
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Email: info@kennedyirishsweaters.com
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URL: kennedyirishsweaters.com/
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Lat: 54.764187 Lon: -8.410581
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McAuliffe's
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There is a vast range of Irish Fashions, Knitwear, Handcrafts, Pottery, Jewellery, Books and Music in Stock. They've extensively searched the Irish fashion and craft scene to keep the mix of products up to date and interesting to frequent visitors.
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Address:
Main street, Dunfanaghy
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Phone: +353749136135
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Lat: 55.183311 Lon: -7.97028
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McNutt's Donegal Woolen Mill
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Just by the pier in Downings, fine fabrics are on offer with a coffee shop next door to ponder what you should buy.
Donegal Woollen Mill is owned by the McNutt family and their name is synonymous with the brand. They offer a wide range of quality woollen products inspired by the local landscape hence the aptly named Collections.
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Address:
Donegal Woollen Mill,
The Pier, Downings, Co. Donegal
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Phone: +353749155662
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Email: william@bdmcnutt.iol.ie
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URL: www.donegalwoollenmill.com/
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Lat: 55.191331 Lon: -7.84416
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Mountcharles pottery
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Just off the N56 in the picturesque village of Mountcharles, you'll find these handcrafted gifts made on location. By gifts, I mean hand thrown pottery by Stephen Nolan on his own pottery wheels in the workshop.In addition, Stephen's wife, Shaza O'Hara, makes handcrafted jewellery and teddies. It's an astonishing combination - see for yourself.
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Address:
Lower Main street,
Mountcharles.
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Phone: +353876430037
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Email: stephennolanpotter@gmail.com
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URL: http://mountcharlespottery.com
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Lat: 54.645582 Lon: -8.195457
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Seoirse O'Dochartaigh
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Carndonagh-based multitalented artist who can paint, produce, perform and even help you solve your genealogy. Not so hidden, but yet another Inishowen gem. As journalist Roisin McLaughlin put it "It is no exaggeration to say Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh is the very embodiment of Inishowen's deep cultural heritage. The artist, musician, genealogist and writer may have been born in Belfast,but his heart is firmly rooted here in his peninsula.
He lives in Mossybawn out by Kinnagoe Bay, but your best bet of locating him is to drop him an email or meet him in Carndonagh library where he can be seen a few times a week. When the writer was doing a six-part documentary on Inishowen called Rambling House, there was only one man to ask to be the director of it, and what a spirited performance he gave every week, going away beyond the call of duty every time:
Rambling House radio series:Rambling House
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Carndonagh library
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Email: Seoirse O Dochartaigh
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URL: www.seoirse.com/
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Lat: 55.252658 Lon: -7.261019
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Triona Design
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Look out for the waggish owner Denis who will give you tourist information as well as sell you some great clothing.
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Address:
Main street, Ardara.
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Phone: +3537541422
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Email: info@trionadesign.com
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URL: www.trionadesign.com/
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Lat: 54.762401 Lon: -8.41808
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Koko Designs Studio
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Kokodesigns is the working studio of textile artist Karen O'Kane which is open to the public set in the beautiful countryside of Ramelton, County Donegal.
At Karen's studio she paints on silk to produce a wide variety of silk objects from lampshades to wedding dresses, you can watch Karen work, join a workshop to try it for yourself or buy Karen's work or commission your own bespoke pieces.
Open every day 10-3 weekdays, 10-1 weekends and bank holidays
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Glen Lower
Ramelton
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Phone: +353749152418
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Email: karen@kokodesigns.ie
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URL: kokodesigns.ie/home/
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Lat: 55.040854 Lon: -7.674197
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Doagh Famine Village
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This hidden gem is a reconstructed village with great attention to detail. Your affable host, Pat, puts famine in a global context and tells it with warmth, wit and insight. You also get to hear about old Irish funeral customs as well as seeing an old Republican "safe house" and Orange Hall right beside each other!
Open from Easter until late October, 10-5.30. Disabled access. Tea & scones included with entrance fee.
Facebook:Doagh Famine Facebook
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Phone: +353749378078
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Email: info@doaghfaminevillage.com
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URL: www.doaghfaminevillage.com
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Lat: 55.309023 Lon: -7.335756
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Four Masters Obelisk
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The impressive Mountcharles sandstone monument in the centre of the town was erected in 1935 from the funding by local solicitor P.M. Gallagher. It honours the four men who helped write the celebrated Annals of the Four Masters, Brother Michael O'Cleary and laymen Peregrine O'Clery, Peregrine O'Duignan and Fearfeasa O'Maolconry.
It serves as a full account of Gaelic Ireland from its origins until the end of established Gaelic order when the last of chieftains fled in 1607 from Rathmullan, Co. Donegal in what is known as the Flight of the Earls. To read the Annals would take you several months and set you back about e900 - not quite a breezy holiday read if you're thinking about it! With every second building named after them, you may be wondering where exactly are the Annals of the Four Masters today? They're now kept by the Franciscans in Switzerland, but details can be obtained from the National Library on Kildare Street in Dublin as well as from the Four Masters bookshop.
'Four meek men around the cresset,
With the scrolls of other days;
Four unwearied scribes who treasure
Every word and every line.
Not for fame or not for fortune,
Do these eager penmen dream.
Oh ! that we who now inherit
All their trust, with half their toil,
Were but fit to trace their footsteps
Through the Annals of the Isle;
Oh ! that the bright Angel, Duty,
Guardian of our task might be,
Teach us as she taught our Masters,
In that Abbey by the sea,
Faithful, grateful, just to be!'
T.D. McGee
These days the Diamond area is used to celebrate the homecoming of local heroes such as the victorious Donegal Senior Gaelic football team. From the sublime to the ridiculous, it has recently played host to Irish Eurovision phenomenons, Jedward. Farmers' markets and fayres occur here on a regular basis. The chroniclers of medieval Ireland my not approve of everything they'd see before them today, but in the town of the Four Masters, they are not forgotten and we'd like to think they'd be proud to be in the heart of the action of this thriving historic town.
Looking for more heritage information on the town? The two best books to have (and are gratefully acknowledged as key sources for this guide!) are: Joe McGarrigle's 'Donegal, past and present' and Malachy Sweeney's 'The Sands of Time; a history of Donegal Town and its environs', the latter of which you should be able to get in The Four Masters bookshop. (less)
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Grianan of Aileach
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Grianan of Aileach, the stonehouse of the sun. According to legend, it was built by Daghda, an ancient King of the Tuatha de Danann. A hillfort that once was at the historical centre where 18 high kings ruled over Ireland. During that time, the acts of its kings, warriors, tribes saints and sages dominate many of the pages of Ireland's history but with scarcely any acknowledgement of the particular place from whence they sprang.,/p>
Many gifted writers have waxed lyrical regarding the glories of Royal Meath, but as Harry Percival Swan puts it "none have thought fit to mention Royal Inishowen which has an equal if not better right to regal appellation." You tell them Percy!
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Carrowreagh,
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Magee of Donegal
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The Diamond,
Donegal Town.
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Phone: +353749722660
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Email: customerservices@mageeireland.com
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URL: www.mageeireland.com/donegal.html
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Lat: 54.653931 Lon: -8.10956
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Oakfield Park
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Oakfield Park is an eighteenth century Georgian Deanery, which has won national awards for the restoration of its gardens and buildings. A lush landscape containing parkland, mature woodlands, formal gardens, lakes and breath-taking vistas surround the beautifully restored Oakfield House which dates back to 1739.
Oakfield Park includes beautiful Walled Gardens with deep flower beds, a Kitchen Garden, Flower meadows, ponds, streams, wetlands, a Par-terre, a Castle, a classical lakeside Nymphaeum, garden sculptures, heritage listed trees and a newly established international collection of oaks. The gardens can be explored on foot or by train on the 4.5km narrow gauge railway. Bring the family and a picnic and spend hours exploring the Secret Jewel in the Heart of Donegal. Guided Group tours for 10+ persons can be arranged. A Tea Shop is open each day. Children's slide and swings, picnic benches and W.C. provided for visitors. There is partial access for wheelchairs.
Check their website and like their Facebook page for more information and events including scheduled garden tours.
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Oakfield Demesne,
Raphoe.
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Phone: +353749173068
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Email: info@oakfieldpark.com
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Slieve League Cultural Centre
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A cultural tourism centre dedicated to art, crafts, food, archaeology, heritage & hillwalking. Situated in the village of Teelin, Co, Donegal on the Bunglass road to the cliffs of Slieve League.
Ti Linn is an Artisan Cafe providing traditional home baking and unique modern dishes. The cultural centre provides heritage & hillwalking & tour guides services to individuals & groups. Also catering for coach tour groups providing mini bus transport to view the cliffs.
Slieve League Cultural Centre,
Teelin,
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The Old Abbey
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With great views of Donegal bay, this was the former site of the old abbey of the Franciscan monks, one of which was Brother Michael O'Cleary, the head of the Four Masters who wrote the main chronicle of the middle ages, The Annals of the Four Masters.
The annals are mainly a compilation of earlier annals, although there is some original work. They were compiled between 1632 and 1636 in the Franciscan monastery in Donegal Town and along the banks of the river Drowes. The entries for the 12th century and before are sourced from medieval monastic annals. The later entries come from the records of the Irish aristocracy (such as the Annals of Ulster), and the seventeenth century entries are based on personal recollection and observation.
The chief compiler of the annals was Micheal O' Cleirigh, and he was assisted by, among others, Peregrine O'Clery, Fergus O'Mulconry and Peregrine O'Duignan. Even though only one of the authors was an actual Franciscan, Micheal O' Cleirigh, they became known as 'The Four Friars' or in the original Irish, 'Na Ceithre Maistir'. The Anglicised version of this was 'The Four Masters', a name which then became attached to the annals themselves. The patron of the project was Fearghal O' Gadhra, a lord in County Sligo.
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Doe Castle
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Doe Castle is located near Creeslough. It was the seat of the Mac Sweeney family who built the Castle in the 16th Century. The central tower of the Castle is surrounded by a powerful bawn-wall over looking the sea on three sides. As one of Donegal's strongest fortifications, Doe Castle played a pivotal role in Irish history. Sir Cahir O'Doherty set up his headquarters here before his attack on Derry in 1608; the Castle was recovered by the Mac Sweeney in 1641 and it was at Doe Castle that Owen Roe O'Neill landed on his return from Europe to lead the 1642 Rising.
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Donegal Castle
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For most of the last two hundred years, the majority of Donegal Castle lay sadly in ruins, but was almost fully restored in the late 1990s due to an unwavering local campaign by the likes of legendary Mary B. 'Dee' Crossan and Paddy Meehan (amongst others).
Built in 1474, the castle consists of a 15th century rectangular keep with a later Jacobean style wing. The complex is sited on a bend in the River Eske, near the mouth of Donegal Bay, and is surrounded by a 17th century boundary wall. There is a small gatehouse at its entrance mirroring the design of the keep. Most of the stonework was constructed from locally sourced limestone with some sandstone. The castle was the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan, Lords of T?r Conaill and one of the most powerful Gaelic families in Ireland from the 5th to the 16th centuries.
Open Mid March-End October: Daily, 10:00 - 18:00. 1st November - Mid March, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 9.30 - 16.30. Last Admission: 45 minutes before closing. Average Length of Visit: 45 minutes. - 1 hour. Disabled access on ground floor only. Toilets.
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Glenveagh Castle & Visitor Centre
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Churchill, Letterkenny.
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Phone: +353749137090
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Email: info@glenveaghnationalpark.ie
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URL: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
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Lat: 55.057771 Lon: -7.938334
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An Grianan Theatre
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Built to the highest spec in 1999, An Grianan Theatre is a modern 383 seat arts and entertainment venue in Letterkenny. It has a truly varied programme of events throughout the year including comedy, drama, music, ballet and much more. The Box office is open Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6pm, Saturdays, 10am to 6pm. Disable access. Restaurant.
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Port Road, Letterkenny
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Phone: +353749120777
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Email: info@angrianan.net
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URL: www.angrianan.com
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Balor Arts Centre
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Phone: +353749131840
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Email: info@balorartscentre.com
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Regional Cultural Centre
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The Regional Cultural centre has a cross-border, cross-community, multi-cultural focus. It provides a region-wide service in partnership with cultural, community and statutory organisations. It organises and commissions education and community arts projects, and also co-ordinates two annual festivals, Bealtaine for older people, Wainfest for children, both county wide in association with DCC Cultural Services.
The RCC is open Tuesdays to Fridays 11 – 5, Saturdays 1 – 5.
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Off Port Road,
Letterkenny.
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Phone: +353749129186
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Email: inforegionalculturalcentre.com
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The Abbey Arts and Cultural Centre
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The Abbey Arts and Cultural Centre is situated at the top of the beautiful and ancient market town of Ballyshannon. It opened its doors originally as a cinema in 1959 and currently serves the local communities of South & West Donegal, Leitrim, North Sligo, Fermanagh & Tyrone with a rich programme of theatre, music, comedy, dance, visual arts, education and film.
The Centre has 3 auditoriums:
Theatre 1 - seats 268, comfortable fixed seating, but can accommodate up to 300, with extra seating if required, and has been recognised nationally as an excellent quality acoustically designed space. Full Dolby Stereo sound and 35mm projection is available, served by its own green room and changing facilities with showers and toilets.
Theatre 2 - is a comfortable venue with 100 seats. It offers 35mm projection and Dolby Stereo surround sound which makes it ideal for small showings for our film screenings.
The Patsy Croal Theatre - is an 80 seater auditorium and serves as an intimate venue for theatre, music, comedy and other performance events. Also, very suitable for conference and public presentation events.
The White Room - The Centre also has an excellent large workshop and rehearsal space (available for hire), Contact details above.
The Helen Allingham Gallery – this is a lovely light and airy Visual Arts exhibition space located in the Foyer, also available for exhibitions at an affordable rate, contact details at the top of the page.
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Tirconaill street,
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Phone: +353719851375
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The Cairn
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Patsy Cavanagh is your host for some quality Inishowen entertainment. The Cairn is situated in Greencastle Co. Donegal and since opening in 1999 it has proved to be a popular venue for tour coaches, school groups and day trippers. Less than five minutes from the Foyle Ferry Terminus at Greencastle,The Cairn is an ideal start off point for a tour of Inishowen or as a final stop before departing. The Cairn is open daily from Easter until the end of September and provides the visitor with a sound knowledge of our local culture.
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Upper road, Greencastle.
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Phone: +353749381104
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Email: info@www.thecairncentre.com
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The Flough
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Sam Laird's house, known as The Flough referring to the marshy soil around it, was in its day was a notorious smuggling house along the border on which it sits. These days, the only mischief taking place comes from The Flough members, a performing group that meet up sporadically in the Summer to recreate an American Wake, being what the departure of a son for America was known as in the belief that it was too far and too expensive to expect to ever see him again. The occasion was joyous though as a night listening to the songs and joke of the group will prove.
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Lenamore, outside of Muff
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Phone: +353749384024
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URL: www.navigatour.ie/Podcast...
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Lat: 55.05134 Lon: -7.33154
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Ardara
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The capital of festivals not just in Donegal, but possibly Ireland? We're not going to list out all of the festivals here - you'll know of the Cup of Tae festival and maybe the Walking festival, but rarely is there a week that goes by in the Spring and Summer that there isn't some sort of celebration in the town. Not a bad way to pass time!
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The Diamond and beyond,
Ardara.
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Ballyshannon
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Ballyshannon has long been known for its Folk festival every August. In recent times, its hometown boy, Rory Gallagher has had his fans descend every year on the place as well.
Two great world class music festivals without a float or a bail of hay in sight - two for the aficionados.
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Bundoran
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Bundoran has a whole host of festivals all year round ranging from the slightly cheesy country and western festivals to the cooler surfer inspired rock events, in particular the astounding Sea Sessions, now in its 5th year and growing.
Bundoran has been a party town for generations and whether you be a fan of Mick Flavin or Ziggy Marley, there's something here for all tastes.
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Donegal International Rally
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Donegal people are pure petrolheads and so the rally has become a bit of an institution. Since the event was launched in 1972, it has grown to become Donegal's largest sporting event. Estimated to bring up to e25 million to the local ecomomy each year. The event hosts up to 50,000 plus spectators and is a great combination of high octane and spectacular scenery - its headquarters is the Mount Errigal hotel in Letterkenny, but it moves all around the county.
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Donegal Town
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Donegal Town likes its festivals - from the Summer Festival to the Mardi Gras to the International Beer Festival to the Taste of Donegal Festival, you're never too far away from one of these events.
Donegal Town has its very own set of free walking audio guides for iPhone and Android, brought to you by the producers of this app - see the top banner of the Donegal Town website below.
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URL:A Taste of Donegal
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Dunfanaghy
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The annual Dunfanaghy Jazz & Blues Festival takes place on the second weekend of September. The town has lively atmosphere at the best of times and this is a great send off to the Summer.
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Dungloe
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The Mary from Dungloe festival is over 45 years old by now and is a real family affair. This Summer stalwart involves concerts, fun fairs, parades and of course the beauty pageant.
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Earagail Arts Festival
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Earagail Arts Festival is a bilingual (Irish and English language), multidisciplinary arts festival which takes place every July throughout County Donegal on the North West Atlantic seaboard of Ireland.
Earagail Arts Festival celebrated its Silver Anniversary in 2013 with 25 years of festival fun, featuring a programme that captivated the true creative spirit of County Donegal. Every July, this iconic festival will be on the road from Inishowen to West Donegal to Letterkenny with a host of new productions from award-winning local and international artists. See their website for full details of this year's festival.
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Address:
Unit 2C, Riverside Office Park
Neil T Blaney Road.
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Phone: +353749168800
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Glenties
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Glenties has two great festivals every year - the annual MacGill Summer School attracts the country's media as it seems to be timed when nothing else is happening in national affairs! The second is a more old fashioned affair being the Harvest festival in September.
Glenties, inspiration for Brian Friel's fictious Ballybeg is also home to ex Donegal football manager, Jim McGuinness. It punches above its weight and has an incredible sense of community spirit evidenced in their strong drama circle and their success in tidy towns competitions. It's a place with thought and long lost charm. Ensure you try and see it on one of your visits to the county.
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Kilcar Fleadh
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Looking for a good traditional Irish music festival? Well then, polish up your pinting boots and look no further. Held in the second week of August every year, the Kilcar Fleadh promises to be a fantastic showcase for the best of Donegal Traditional Music. As well as local musicians there's be a host of visiting musicians from home and abroad.
Nine days and nights of music, fun and good craic! Workshops, concerts, pub sessions, ceili and set dancing and a lecture and video on the traditional music of south west Donegal. For the uninitiated, it's pronounced 'fla'....
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Killybegs
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The Killybegs Summer Festival takes place in early August. In addition, as befits Ireland's premier port, there's a seafood festival at the start of May every year.
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Rathmullan
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Rathmullan Regatta is held every year on the first Monday of August. Activities include sailing races and a fancy dress parade.
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Cavanacor Gallery
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Cavanacor House is situated one kilometre outside Lifford, on the road to Letterkenny. It is one of the earliest Plantation houses in Donegal. On 20th of April 1689, James II dined at Cavanacor House during the Siege of Derry. Due to his protection, the House survived his retreat from Derry.
Magdalene Tasker Polk had been born in the house in the 1690s and had emigrated with her husband to America. James Knox Polk (born 1795), great, great, great grandson of Magdalene Tasker Polk, became the 11th American President in 1845.
Furnished with Jacobean and Georgian furniture, it is now a contemporary art gallery.
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Ballindrait,
Northwest of Lifford.
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Phone: +353749141143
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Email: info@cavanacorgallery.ie
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Glebe House & Gallery
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This Regency House built in 1828, is set in woodland gardens, decorated with William Morris textiles, Islamic and Japanese art etc. The collection includes 300 works by leading 20th century artists; Picasso, Kokoshka as well as Irish and Italian artists. Exhibitions are shown in the adjoining gallery. Access to ground floor of the Gallery for people with disabilities. The last owner of the house was the colourful Derek Hill, friend of the rich and famous and the founder of the Tory island painters. He left it to the State upon his death. Ensure you visit this most interesting of places - a comparison with his neighbour and good friend, Henry McIlhinney of Glenveagh Castle fame will show where he lacked the money of Henry, he made up for it in taste. A great gift to the nation and a real treat.
Open Easter Daily 10:00 - 18:30. Closed until start of June, June - End Sept, Sat - Thur, 11:00 - 18:30. Last tour 1 hour before closing. Average Length of Visit: 1.5 hours. Coffee shop, toilets.
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Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery
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Artist Stephen Bennett's work is both striking and resplendent. A returned emigrant, he has come home with a bang. The Studio Gallery is beautifully situated on the Wild Atlantic Way two miles from Ardara, on the way to Portnoo.
A professional artist, who has represented Ireland at the Florence Biennale in 2005, Stephen Bennett is renowned for his paintings of the people and landscape of Donegal. Stephen returned to settle in Ardara in 1992 after a very successful career as a Visualiser/Illustrator for leading London advertising agencies and is now an established exhibitor in galleries throughout Ireland. The Studio Gallery houses a large collection of Stephen's original paintings as well as a wide selection of limited edition prints and, should you have a particular scene of your own in mind, he also accepts commissions including portraits.
Stephen enjoys meeting visitors to the gallery and is happy to talk about his work, so feel free to drop in on your trip around the Wild Atlantic Way. The parking is easy and a warm Donegal welcome awaits!
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Carn, Ardara,
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Email: stephen@stephenbennett.net
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The Gallery
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Oideas Gael
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Since its foundation in 1984, Oideas Gael has attracted hundreds of participants annually to its highly acclaimed language courses and cultural programmes.
Irish people, drawn from all backgrounds, constitute up to half of those attending, while the remainder travel specially from numerous other parts of the world to attend. The unique blend of expertly prepared courses, together with an attractive mix of cultural sessions, all located within Gaeltacht communities, enable learners to improve their fluency in Irish while, at the same time, enjoying our living culture.
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Oideas Gael
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An tSean Bheairic
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At the Donegal Visitor Resource Centre, you can immerse yourself in the lives of our rural ancestors from Falcarragh and its surrounding region.
Falcarragh, one of the last remaining Gaeltacht regions in Donegal is a market town, and is set in the very heart of the Parish of Cloughaneely, which is located in the Northwest of Donegal on the N56 route. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, magnificent Mountains, lake filled valleys and fringed by the Atlantic sea. Language, culture, heritage, history and memories of our ancestor's lifestyles are depicted amidst artefacts and exhibits along with the tools used while working the land.
This authentic two-storey building was originally constructed in 1890 as the Falcarragh Police Barracks and used as such until 1920 when it became the Falcarragh Garda Station. Permanent exhibits of the history and culture of the Barracks are displayed within the visitor centre, which adds to the uniqueness and authenticity of the centre.
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Church Road,
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Email: antseanbheairic10@yahoo.ie
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Ardara heritage centre
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A good telling of the role the county played in the weaving industry. There's a hand loom weaver on site and an audio visual guide upstairs as well as a small cafe. Open Easter-September, Monday to Saturday 10-6, Sunday 2-6.
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The Diamond, Ardara
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Phone: +35374951704
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Clonmany Wildlife Museum
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Just outside of Clonmany is the this museum which has preserved wildlife including Irish and international exhibits - some of Ireland's rarest birds including choughs, corncrakes and other birds of prey are on display.
Gortfad near Clonmany.
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Colmcille Heritage Centre
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Interpretive Exhibition Featuring Saint Colmcille (Colomba), Patriarch of the Irish Monasticism and Scottish Church The story is told with artistically designed banners, stained glass, illustrated panels, artifacts, a wax model with authentic clothing and step by step illustration of ancient manuscript fabrication. Restaurant/Tea Rooms situated on lakeside site on 100 acre estate with nature walks.
Open Easter Week and form 1st Sunday in May to last Sunday in September Weekdays 10.30am -6.30pm, Sunday 1.00pm-6.00pm
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Gartan, Letterkenny
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County Donegal Historical Museum
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The vigilance of local people in appreciating the value of preserving artefacts from the past can be witnessed in the County Donegal Historical Society Museum in Rossnowlagh. The museum is a testament to the rich heritage uncovered by local people, and their generosity in placing these items in the museum in Rossnowlagh. Many rare artefacts are displayed and preserved for future generations - the picture is the menu when Leopoldo O'Donnell, Duke of Tetuan was the society's guest at a dinner in Jackson's hotel in 1956.
Franciscan friary, Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal
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Email:CDHM Sec
Telephone:0719851726
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Daniel O'Donnell Visitor Centre
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It was only a matter of time really - Donegal's favourite son, Daniel O'Donnell now has a permanent celebration of his incredible life. As a mark of recognition to the remarkable success of Daniel, the proud townsfolk have created this museum of his life thus far and hope you will join them in saluting their golden boy.
Once you are inside the custom designed building the story of Daniel's life will be told through displays, videos and exclusive memorabilia to show the progress of his international career over the last 25 years. The displays include some of his favourite stage outfits and as a special treat visitors can see close up his wedding suit and Majella's beautiful wedding dress.
The visitor can follow Daniel's life from his roots in a small coastal village to the world stage and see some of the many awards he received including his gold and platinum albums. Video screens will show extracts from many of the top TV shows he has appeared on along with all his own song promo films and extracts from many sell out concerts since his career began.
As you all probably know Daniel hails from the Rosses, in the small townland of Kincasslagh but what you probably didn't know is that Dungloe is the capital of the Rosses so they feel it only right that the location of "THE DANIEL O'DONNELL VISITOR CENTRE" is right in the middle of Dungloe's Main Street.
If you are a fan of Daniel O'Donnell then you will not want to miss a trip to Dungloe to experience this dedicated permanent tribute to the boy from Donegal. Even if you are not, salute wee Daniel - guys like this don't come along too often.
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Daniel O"Donnell Visitor Centre
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Dolmen Eco Centre
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Tourist information centre, multi-functional hall, filed study room and craft shop, there's something for everyone here. Ask about the belief that a giant meteor landed somewhere between Ardara and Kilclooney some time back!
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Tourist information centre, multi-functional hall, filed study room and craft shop, t...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Address:
Kilclooney, 2km outside off Narin.
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Phone: +353774955010
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Email: info@dolmencentre.com
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URL: www.dolmencentre.com/
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Lat: 54.822551 Lon: -8.43699
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Donegal County museum
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Contains several local archaeological finds, including some early Christian material and Iron Age stone heads. Downstairs is a gritty and honest account of the harshness of life in rural Donegal in the 19th century.
Open year round Monday to Friday 11-12.30, 1-4.30, Saturday 1-4.30.
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Contains several local archaeological finds, including some early Christian material ...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Address:
High Road, Letterkenny
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Phone: +353749124613
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Email: museum@donegalcoco.ie
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URL: www.dun-na-ngall.com/museum.html
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Lat: 54.9545 Lon: -7.735
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Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
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Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is a museum of entertaining displays, pictures, information and artefacts of the County Donegal Railway and Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railways that once had 225 miles of three-foot gauge railway in County Donegal – all closed by 1959.
The Old Station House, Tyrconnell Street, Donegal town.
URL:Railway
Email:Railway Email
Telephone:0749722655 (less)
Donegal Railway Heritage Centre is a museum of entertaining displays, pictures, infor...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 54.65642 Lon: -8.107942
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Donegal ancestry centre
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At the time of publication, this centre is closed. However, the website and email below are still functioning so best to email or browse.
The Donegal Ancestry Centre is the official family history research centre for County Donegal and was established to help people trace their Donegal ancestors. Learn more about your surname, your place of birth or tracing your Donegal ancestors.
Donegal Ancestry Centre, The Quay, Ramelton, Co Donegal
URL:Donegal Ancestry
Email:Ancestry
Telephone:0749151266 (less)
At the time of publication, this centre is closed. However, the website and email bel...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Email: info@donegalancestry.com
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URL: www.donegalancestry.com/
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Lat: 55.038541 Lon: -7.64395
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Dunfanaghy workhouse
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Visit the famine exhibition where you'll hear the story of 'wee Hannah' and her life in 19th century Donegal. There's also a craft shop and a restaurant. They also run courses throughout the year. Open all year round.
URL:Workhouse
Email:Dunfanaghy email
Telephone:href="tel:+353749136540">0749136540
Tripadvisor County Ranking:No.18/62 (less)
Visit the famine exhibition where you'll hear the story of 'wee Hannah' and her life ...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 55.179711 Lon: -7.97686
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Flight of the Earls heritage centre
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Update: sadly, this place has closed.
The Flight of the Earls Heritage Centre overlooks the very shore from where the Earls left Ireland for good, in Rathmullan County Donegal. In 1607 the Earls of Ulster departed Ireland, their intention was to gain support in Europe for a liberation of Ireland from English rule but they never returned. There departure marked the end of an era and the beginning of a chain of events which reverberated down the centuries and left a grim legacy of mistrust, resentment and conflict.
The Exhibition is housed in a fort built in 1880 as a defence against possible invasion by the French. It is a lively, informative and interesting display of the life and times of the Earls and the aftermath of their Flight. Displays include models, maps, artwork, literature, fabric hangings and lifelike wax models of the Earls and their families.
Rathmullan, Co Donegal.
URL:Earls
Telephone:0749158131
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Update: sadly, this place has closed. The Flight of the Earls Heritage Centre overl...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 55.095646 Lon: -7.532501
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Fort Dunree - museum
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By any reckoning, there's a lot to see and take in at this historical military fort, the last piece of property to become part of Eire in 1938. Look out for the Guns of Dunree exhibition, The Rockhill collection, wildlife discovery room, scenic walks, souvenir shop & cafe.
Limited disabled access - some tricky gravel and terrain. Open daily from 10-6 all year round.
URL:Dunree
Email:Dunree
Telephone:0749361817
Tripadvisor County Ranking:No17/62 (less)
By any reckoning, there's a lot to see and take in at this historical military fort, ...(more)
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Address:
Dunree Point,
Near Buncrana,
Inishowen
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Lat: 55.19657 Lon: -7.553117
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Glencolmcille folk village
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Located 3km from the village, the enterprising local priest Father McDyer not only brought electricity to the area, but established this replica folk village back in 1967 complete with thatched cottages and a shebeen with some choice local wines made from fuchsias and seaweed. Bottoms up! Open Easter to September, Monday to Saturday, 10-6, Sunday 12-6.
URL:Folk Village
Facebook:Facebook
Telephone:0749730017
Tripadvisor County Ranking:No.14/62 (less)
Located 3km from the village, the enterprising local priest Father McDyer not only br...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 54.70738 Lon: -8.74074
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Inishowen maritime museum & planetarium
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Inishowen maritime museum & planetarium
The former coastguard station houses a fine collection on the history of local sailing as well as the Spanish Armada as well as a state of the art planetarium. Across the road, look out for a memorial to all those souls who were lost to the sea in the Inishowen locality.
Open June-September Monday to Saturday, 10-6, Sunday 12-6. Winter opening times: October until Easter) Mon-Fri: 10.00am - 5.00pm. Closed Weekends except by booking.
URL:Maritime
Email:Maritime Email
Telephone:0749381363
ONLY 100 YARDS FROM THE LOUGH FOYLE FERRY LANDING AT GREENCASTLE HARBOUR. (less)
Inishowen maritime museum & planetarium The former coastguard station houses a fine ...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 55.20268 Lon: -6.98569
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Killybegs maritime & heritage centre
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Non member.
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 54.63587 Lon: -8.44741
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Lifford old courthouse and visitor centre
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 54.833152 Lon: -7.479029
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Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
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The oldest surviving building here is said to be 400 years old. Indeed, the whole complex is an interesting reminder of a stage in the industrial development of this country which has now given way to a more sophisticated, but usually far less fascinating technology. The visitor to Newmills can experience the pleasure of seeing one of the largest waterwheels in Ireland in action as it drives the machinery of the corn mill.
Milltown, north of Letterkenny
URL:Wiki entry
Email:OPW
Telephone:0749125115
Tripadvisor County Ranking:No.22/62
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The oldest surviving building here is said to be 400 years old. Indeed, the whole com...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 54.929509 Lon: -7.809048
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Raphoe heritage centre
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The Heritage Exhibition Centre has been established to preserve and communicate the rich history of Raphoe and its surroundings. The Exhibition Centre contains:displays of local art, historic photographs, traditional farm tools and implements, local architecture and archaeology.
URL:Raphoe heritage
Email:Volthouse
Telephone:0749173966 (less)
The Heritage Exhibition Centre has been established to preserve and communicate the r...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 54.873691 Lon: -7.60051
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St. Connell's Museum and Heritage Centre
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The Heritage centre is named after St. Connell Caol who, in the 6th century, founded a monastic settlement on Inniskeel Island, north of Portnoo near Glenties. The museum includes the prison cells of the late 19th century courthouse and has many artefacts pertaining to the famine in South West Donegal. Open throughout the year and guides are available.
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Category: Museum
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Address:
Mill Road, Glenties.
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Phone: +3537551277
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Lat: 54.794673 Lon: -8.282833
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Ulster Scots Centre
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Poised gracefully amid the fertile lands of the Lagan Valley in East Donegal, near the banks of the River Foyle, approximately 8kms from the historic city of Derry is Monreagh Ulster Scots/Scots Irish Heritage & Education Centre. In the tranquil settings of a beautiful restored 19th century manse. Visitors are taken on a journey through the mists of time, exploring the rich heritage of the Laggan district in West Ulster.
Monreagh, near Carrigans
URL:Ulster Scots
Email:Monreagh
Telephone:0749140708 (less)
Poised gracefully amid the fertile lands of the Lagan Valley in East Donegal, near th...(more)
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Category: Museum
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Lat: 54.956131 Lon: -7.45594
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Dan's Cottage
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A 'Big Night' as it was known locally is held every Thursday in July and first two of August from 8pm to 10pm. Music, song, recitations and poetry in an authentic thatched cottage. Tea and homemade scones served. Entry is discretionary with proceeds to charities. Brendan Kearney has intermittent nights of traditional music and craic here in the heart of the onetime "Poitin Republic".
In the not so distant past, before television came into peoples homes, the regular form of entertainment was storytelling and music. This would be held in different houses around the area known as the rambling house, where people would gather near and far to meet celebrities of their day, their neighbours. Brendan takes a back seat, but is a most gracious host.
Contact Eamonn Barr on 0749373730
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A 'Big Night' as it was known locally is held every Thursday in July and first two of...(more)
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Category: Trad music
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Address:
Urrismanagh, near Dunaff
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Phone: +353749373730
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Lat: 55.238812 Lon: -7.45152
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John Joe's
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Home to some of the best traditional music you'll hear on a trip to Donegal. John Joe's Bar and Lounge (Teach John Joe) in Kilcar County Donegal has been a family run business since 1929 when his own father, John, bought it.
After John Joe started running the Pub in the mid-1960s, he took a brave step by having live music music at the weekends. The music tastes catered for in John Joes at present cover a wide spectrum, from traditional to folk, from country to rock, and in music terms, it is not only live music, but lively discos as well. (less)
Home to some of the best traditional music you'll hear on a trip to Donegal. John Joe...(more)
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Category: Trad music
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Address:
Main street, Kilcar.
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Phone: +353749738493
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Lat: 54.632611 Lon: -8.59165
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Leo's Tavern
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One of the most famous pubs in Donegal by virtue of the prodigious siblings who made up most of Clannad as well as the fragrant Enya. It's well signposted and is 3km south of Gweedore on the road to Crolly. The parents, Leo and Baba Brennan still serve behind the bar, but the nearest you'll see of the kids is the mementos on the wall. Legions of music lovers make the pilgrimage to this tavern in the hope that some of the Brennan kids are in town and might just be playing some of their latest work. It has been known...
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Category: Trad music
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Address:
Meenaleck, Crolly, Gweedore.
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Phone: +353749548143
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Email: info@leostavern.com
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URL: www.leostavern.com/
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Lat: 55.027631 Lon: -8.274121
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McGrory's of Culdaff
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Update - with the passing of the ownership from the McGroary's into new hands in 2015, it's reputation as a trad music hub is yet to be determined. The cream of Irish traditional music have all passed through the doors of this landmark from Altan to Dinny 'White Harra' McLaughlin. Regular sessions. #4 Sunday Times top 50 Great Weekends 2012: -. "Might just be the best music boozer in Ireland."
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Address:
Culdaff, Inishowen.
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Phone: +353749379104
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Email: info@mcgrorys.com
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URL: www.mcgrorys.com
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Lat: 55.286423 Lon: -7.16594
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Nancy's bar
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Small, but well formed famous pub, known for knock out pints, great seafood and trad music. Move over!
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Small, but well formed famous pub, known for knock out pints, great seafood and trad ...(more)
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Address:
Main street,
Ardara.
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Phone: +353749541187
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URL: www.nancysardara.com/
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Lat: 54.762621 Lon: -8.41241
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O'Doherty's bar
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Upper Main street, Buncrana. Wednesday is the night for some good trad music sessions.
Lest we be accused of leaving other Buncrana music venues out: -
Mc Callions Bar - Music every Thursday night
The Drift Inn - Music every Saturday & Sunday, traditional sessions
Roddens Bar Mainly traditional music
Atlantic Bar Traditional sessions
Grant's Bar live Music every weekend
Anchor Bar Live music
The Excelsior Bar Live modern and traditional music
O'Doherty's Bar Popular local venue
O'Flagherty's Bar Live music venue, mixture of music including jazz & blues
Westend Bar Music on Thursdays
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Upper Main street, Buncrana. Wednesday is the night for some good trad music sessions...(more)
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Category: Trad music
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Lat: 55.135431 Lon: -7.45446
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Peter Oliver's
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aka The Corner House, Ardara is a legendary trad music house - 7 nights a week. A must if near Ardara.
URL:Corner House info
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aka The Corner House, Ardara is a legendary trad music house - 7 nights a week. A mus...(more)
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Category: Trad music
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Lat: 54.761851 Lon: -8.41333
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Teach Hudi Beag
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The genesis of 'ceol agus ol'. No visit to Ireland is complete without a proper traditional Irish music session. Only an idiot would call it diddley-i music for a true session is where women swoon, spirits soar and Gods are created in a single night.
As such, a visit to this pub is a trip to "Mecca' for fans of the real thing. This legendary Gweedore pub is regarded by many as where the actual Irish session as we know it, started. Many great trad musicians have played in its venerated chamber.
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Category: Trad music
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Teach Hudi Beag Near Bunbeg pier.
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Phone: +353749531016
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Lat: 55.062301 Lon: -8.30054
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Teach Prionsias
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Places like this are few and far between these days - where groceries can be bought out the front and great trad music can be heard in the pub out the back. A must see when in Kilcar.
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Places like this are few and far between these days - where groceries can be bought o...(more)
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Category: Trad music
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Lat: 54.632371 Lon: -8.5935
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The Reel Inn
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Just before the bridge on the Killybegs road is the Reel Inn, a straight up no nonsense bar that has trad music seven nights a week most of the year. There's always a good buzz with an international crowd and even the poor smokers are taken care of with a roofed balcony out the back.
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Just before the bridge on the Killybegs road is the Reel Inn, a straight up no nonsen...(more)
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Category: Trad music
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Lat: 54.654756 Lon: -8.111408
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Wee ceili house of Mahermore
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Every Tuesday night from 10pm year round. Tea and sandwiches provided. Free entry. Started up by their late brother John in 1985, Mary and Theresa McGonagle have had music and dance in this proper rambling house no matter what the weather. A big open fire and some down to earth hospitality are on offer each week. The most authentic and price-friendly night of culture you'll find in the peninsula.
Contact Mickey McClure of McClure's Pub, Bridge Street on the number below. (less)
Every Tuesday night from 10pm year round. Tea and sandwiches provided. Free entry. St...(more)
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Category: Trad music
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Just outside of Carndonagh.
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URL: +353749174526
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Lat: 55.23951 Lon: -7.27333
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