Fish for the big catch in Killybegs, County Donegal
There’s a sense of adventure in having the chance to hold a freshly-caught, big fish. In the Northwest, you catch … more
Overlooking Lough Swilly at Burt Castle: Burt, Co Donegal
Burt Castle is a hidden gem that many people pass by without visiting. There is no road leading to it … more
The Ghost Village at An Port, County Donegal
Not far from the village of Glencolmcille in west County Donegal there is a hidden village, found only by driving … more
Knitwear by Edel MacBride: Convoy, Co Donegal
Edel MacBride lists among Donegal’s celebrated contemporary fashion designers. She’s even gotten the attention of actors Sarah Jessica Parker and … more
Tapping Toes and Bursting Bellies while Hanging out with the locals at the Bridge Bar: Ramelton, Co Donegal
In the sleepy village of Ramelton, there lies a local pub that shouldn’t be missed on your travels through County … more
St. Columba’s Well – Stations of Sainthood: Glencolmcille, Co Donegal
Nearby the lovely Glencolmcille Folk Village, if you drive to the other side of the bay and up the promontory, … more
The Mighty Mount Errigal: Errigal, Co Donegal
Errigal Mountain dominates the landscape in this area, and is the tallest peak in the county. It is a fairly … more
Kilclooney Dolmen: Kilclooney Beg, Co Donegal
Just northwest of Ardara, take a 20 minute drive to Kilclooney Beg. Park near St. Conal’s church (there is a … more
The Soft, Sandy Beach of Kinnagoe Bay: Mossy Glen, Co Donegal
Kinnagoe Beach, near Mossy Glen in the Inishowen Peninsula, is a spectacular beach, and well isolated from the teeming tourist … more
100 Miles of Beauty: Inishowen Peninsula, Co Donegal
The Inis Eoghain 100 (Inishowen) is a 100 mile long scenic drive around the Inishowen peninsula in County Donegal. It … more
The Fortress of the Sun, Grianan Aileach: Burt, Co Donegal
Grianan Aileach, also known as the Fortress of the Sun, is a Bronze Age fort, may have been built around … more
The Hiring Fair Statue: Letterkenny, Co Donegal
As the west of Ireland was beginning to recover from the Great Hunger, younger members of families in Donegal, often … more
Birds, Crosses, Scenery, and a Reigning King: Tory Island, Co Donegal
Tory Island, off the north coast of County Donegal, is unique in many ways: it is the only Irish island … more
Forest Walk with Irish Famine History: Bonny Glen Woods, Co Donegal
Bonny Glen Wood is a place of peace and beauty, hidden away along an old road in west Donegal, not … more
Explore the Thatched Cottages: Glencolmcille, Co Donegal
Glencolmcille Folk Village is the realized dream of Father Dyer, a local who wanted to do something to increase tourism … more
Sandy Seaside Inlet: Adara, Co Donegal
The beach near Ardara features a very long inlet with villages all along it and a wonderful rock outcropping that … more
Keyhole Cross at Layde Church: Cushendall, Co Antrim
Layde Church is a small, ruined church near Cushendall. It has a delightful high cross and a keyhole cross, old … more
Donagh Cross: Carndonagh, Co Donegal
Carndonagh is a town on the Inishowen 100 driving route and well worth a visit if you are at all … more
Break from the 21st Century on Owey Island: Co Donegal
The island off the coast of Donegal is totally untouched by 21st century life as we know it. Yes, … more
Northernmost Point in Ireland: Malin Head, Co Donegal
What a view from Ireland’s northernmost point… even on the cloudy, rainy day I was there. The locals said that … more
