Donegal Town Stopover - Places to Visit in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal Town, Ireland - Through the digging that we have been doing throughout Ireland and Northern Ireland to bring those historical famous places as well as those hidden gems which not all people know about, we have come to Donegal Town in Ireland and the stopover we have made.
Donegal town is a town in county Donegal in Ulster, Ireland, and which is found at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay and overshadowed by the Blue Stack Mountains. The center of this small town is called the Diamond and it is the place for music, poetic, and cultural gatherings in the area.
This was a quick visit to Donegal town - we didn't get deeper into the place to know what could be visited inside and what are the places one could stay at - but we got the chance to reach the Donegal Friary. The Donegal Friary is located on the outskirts of the town where the River Eske joins the Donegal Bay. This friary which was damaged during the war that took place after was considered one of the most influential Franciscan houses in Ireland but which is now nothing but the fragments of the church and the cloister arcade. Visiting this friary is considered beneficial because it will reveal a lot about the history of the place.
We reached Donegal town, got the chance to get inside the friary, walked through the ruins, and enjoyed the scene that combines the old ruins, the water, as well as the birds in one thing; it was really a different experience and a quick visit to a historical place that dates back to the seventeenth century which those visiting Donegal should do.
The Donegal friary is now considered some ruins and remains scattered around the area and these ruins are actually divided into rooms. There is the nave, the tower, the chancel, the aisle, the transept, the chapel, the cloister Garth, the cloister walk, the sacristy, the east range, the north range, the west range, and the Red Hugh O'Donnell.
In addition to visiting the Donegal friary, there are other things one could do in Donegal Town ( and which are beneficial for those who will be staying there for a couple of days to know more about. Those willing to make a tour in Donegal should visit Donegal Castle - which has been believed that there is a tunnel found linking between it and the friary - which is located in the centre of Donegal town. Walking the Blue Stack Way which is a 47 km long from Donegal town to Ardara. There is also the Donegal Railway Heritage Center which will provide the tourists with information about how it used to be like to travel on the narrow gauge railways of county Donegal.
Never visit a place by just looking on those historical monuments and ruins, you should also give yourself the chance to visit those new places which might be worth it as well as be part of the activities that might be taking place in the town or city you are visiting; these things usually make the trip more unforgettable and filled with more fun.
So in addition to those things we have suggested about visiting Donegal town in Ireland, there are also some things which tourists should never forget about doing, such as getting on the Donegal Bay Waterbus which offers daily 75 to 80 minutes tours of Donegal Bay with its many different islands and wildlife. There is also the walking tour which one could bring a guided tour to walk through the hills and mountains of Donegal or the one hour walking tour that takes place in the historical part of Donegal city.
There are always different things one could do in every single city or town he/she is visiting even if the place is not much historical - which should never be the case because why would you be there in the first place? - all what the person will need to do is search, ask those who might have been in the city or town before, and go exploring themselves to come out with the best outcomes at the end.
There are different things to do and different places to visit in Ireland and that is the main reason behind helping you out with those places which we have been to and enjoyed our times - for the adults as well as the kids.
We have done a quick visit to Donegal and managed to come across the Donegal friary only but we will never deny the excitement we had while visiting a place that dates back to the seventeenth century.
There are different things to see in Ireland, such as the Trinity College Dublin which was found in 1592 ( you could also take a tour around Dublin city by buying a ticket to the hop-on hop-off bus tour ( as well as other places which you might be more creative to find, settle on, and eventually visit :-)
Have you ever been to Donegal town in Ireland? Have you visited any of the historical places found there? If you have already been there then share your experience with us, if not then once you take the decision, tell us more about how it goes eventually.
Top 10 Best Things to Do in Carrick on Shannon, Ireland
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Glencar Waterfall
Costello Memorial Chapel
Parke's Castle
Electric Bike Trails
Creevelea Friary
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Leitrim Surf Company
Gings Bar
Aura Leitrim Leisure Centre
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Irish Music Pub Crawl in Dublin
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The Great Ireland Motorcycle Road Trip
A 12 day motorcycle trip of approx. 4000 km all around Ireland.
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Fairy Bridge in Bundoran, Ireland
Just off the Tullan Strand in Bundoran, Ireland is a small magical place. They local it to Fairy Bridge. Fairies are believed to live there and pose problems to anyone who doesn't show them proper respect. After a twisting my ankle and neatly stumbling to my death, I whispered a few words of thanks and appreciation for the fae before I made this video.
Just a few feet up from there is the Wishing Chair.
DonegalCottage.com - Murvagh Cottage
Donegal Cottage Murvagh is situated between Donegal Town and Ballyshannon and just half a mile off the main road (N15), the cottage is ideal for those wishing to explore the rugged areas of North and West Donegal or visit South Donegal/Sligo (Yeats Country). Donegal Town is only 6 miles away and Sligo Town 25.
Donegal Cottage Murvagh is a great place to spend a vacation. A really great place to spend a wonderful time so there!
If you are interested in Golf there are superb 18 hole links championship courses are located at Murvagh (just two miles from the cottage) and one at Bundoran.
Other activities include: walking (there are several beautiful coastal walks), horseriding (available locally), Cycling (lots of winding roads which offer spectacular views around every corner and are ideal for cycling), angling (anglers can sample game, coarse and sea angling with sea angling boats available for local chartering).
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Discover Bundoran Brochure Launch
Discover Bundoran, the tourism promotion partnership for the seaside town, have launched their new brochure and event guide for 2016.
The 44 page brochure was revealed at an event on Friday 8th January in the Holyrood Hotel to an enthusiastic attendance of local business operators and tourism providers. It is packed full of information on all of the different activities available for all visitors to Bundoran in 2016 as well as a comprehensive business directory containing listings for over 100 businesses in the town.
Speaking on the night, Bundoran Tourism Officer Shane Smyth said it had been a great 2015 season for the town and that there was no reason to think any differently about the coming year. The seaside town had its fair share of publicity in the past year including national coverage on UTV Ireland, RTE, TV3, magazines, newspapers and social media where one photo of Tullan Strand was retweeted by the Travel Channel twitter account to its 1.3 million followers.
The cover photo of the brochure was provided by Mark Maguire of Hexicam Aerials and shows an superb photo of the town taken from just above the Roguey Walk.
Cllr Sean McEniff, Chairman of Discover Bundoran said “we’ve had a great 2015 season and we look forward to an exceptional 2016 season. We have lots of things happening in Bundoran for all the family and through our Discover Bundoran website and social media channels I’m confident that everyone will be satisfied with what our small town has to offer in the year going forward. I’m also looking forward to working with Donegal County Council on new tourism initiatives this year.”
Gaye McGoldrick, Branch Manager, AIB Ballyshannon said “We are grateful to the Discover Bundoran team for giving us the opportunity to sponsor this event and AIB are delighted to be associated with the launch of the 2016 Discover Bundoran Brochure.”
Discover Bundoran will also support Donegal County Council with their efforts for centenary events as well as staging a number of events that are now a staple of the annual calendar including the greening of the town for St Patrick’s Day, Easter Egg Painting, Pumpkin Carving Competition and more.
Ireland River Cruise • Cruise the River Shannon aboard Shannon Princess
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Through our classic Shannon river cruises, Ireland’s very soul is placed within your reach. The 10 passenger Shannon Princess is a spacious powerful river cruise vessel specifically adapted for the Shannon River. She provides the classic Ireland river cruise throughout the season for our guests.
The River Shannon is perhaps the ultimate location to enjoy the best river cruises. Ireland’s rolling green fields, ancient Celtic monasteries and an abundance of wildlife are common place on the carefully chosen route. An Ireland river cruise will put you in touch with legends and fables as well as the warm and hospitable Irish people. Their extraordinary history has been varied and sometimes difficult but they somehow always find the time to chat and discuss the time of day.
Rolling green fields, lakes and rivers, ancient Celtic monasteries and an abundance of wildlife, such as rare white-tailed sea eagles. The legends and fables of Ireland are found everywhere and are well understood by the warm and hospitable Irish people. Their extraordinary history has been varied and sometimes difficult but they somehow always find the time to chat and pass the time of day. Our River Shannon cruise brings you in touch with the very soul of Ireland.
Shannon Princess is the largest hotel barge cruising the River Shannon. Her thoughtfully designed interior includes five twin/double bedded suites with Loughside views, a comfortable saloon, dining area and a fulllength upper sun deck with spa pool.
Her experienced Captain and crew go out of their way to ensure your every need is accommodated. Your Master Chef was trained at the renowned Ballmaloe School and distinguishes herself with the creation of some wonderful signature dishes.
If there is one commodity that Ireland is not short of, it is water. And if there is one characteristic that the Irish are famed for, it is the ability to provide a good time. The waterways are the traditional arteries of Ireland's culture and commerce, and there is certainly no better way of experiencing Ireland's friendly people and fascinating heritage than by drifting along some of the 240 miles of the River Shannon.
What is hotel barging?
Despite the growing popularity of cruising, especiallly on large river vessels, hotel barging is still a little known niche concept. Most hotel barges started life as cargo vessels but have since been painstakingly converted to offer luxury boutique accommodation for small groups of up to 20 passengers.
This is cruising, but in a very different style to ships plying the big rivers or oceans. The pace is slow, with a 6 day cruise covering maybe just 50 miles along a rural canal. Passengers can walk or bike the towpaths as their floating hotel glides gently along. Guests enjoy an intimate atmosphere, high levels of personal service and immersion into the culture, history and gastronomy of regions of Europe such as Burgundy, the Midi, or the Italian Veneto.
Every day there is an excursion, perhaps to a chateau, a vineyard for a wine tasting, or some other ‘off the beaten track’ location. About half of European Waterways’ bookings are for whole boat charters, ideal for families. Otherwise, clients book a cabin to join other like-minded people. A ‘slow boat’ European Waterways barge cruise offers the ultimate in experiential travel. A truly unique experience!
European Waterways offer luxury hotel barge cruises on the beautiful canals and rivers of Europe, such as through Burgundy, the Midi, Alsace, the Po Valley, Holland and the Scottish Highlands.
The exclusive collection of hotel barges accommodate up to 20 passengers who may charter a whole barge with family or friends, or join a small group of like-minded travellers on an individual cabin basis.
Each barge is fully crewed with a Captain, chef, hostesses, deck-hand and tour guide. The 6-night cruises include gourmet meals, fine wines, open bar, excursions and the use of facilities such as bicycles and spa pools.
Dublin weekend-visit, Ierland.
Photopresentation about a long weekend in Ierland on occasion of my sixtiest birthday.
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