Places to see in ( Strabane - UK )
Places to see in ( Strabane - UK )
Strabane, historically spelt Straban, is a town in West Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It was the headquarters of the former Strabane District Council. Strabane has a population of around 18,000, which is predominantly nationalist.
It is the second-largest town in Tyrone, after Omagh. It lies on the east bank of the River Foyle and is roughly equidistant from Omagh, Derry City and Letterkenny. The River Foyle marks the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. On the other side of the river (across Lifford Bridge) is the smaller town of Lifford, which is the county town of County Donegal. The Mourne flows through the centre of the town, and meets the Finn to form the Foyle River.
In the 20th century, Strabane garnered the dubious distinction of the highest unemployment rate in the Industrial World, during the height of The Troubles. It is one of the most economically deprived towns in the United Kingdom. Huge economic damage occurred in 1987 when much of the town centre flooded.
The Irish gauge 5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm) Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway (L&ER) reached Strabane in 1847, The Finn Valley Railway (FV) opened from Strabane to Stranorlar in 1863.[10][12] The FV was originally Irish gauge but in 1892 it merged with the 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge West Donegal Railway (WD) to form the Donegal Railway.
In 1792, the 4 miles (6.4 km) Strabane Canal was built from the tidal waters of Lough Foyle at Leck, to Strabane. It fell into disuse in 1962. In June 2006 the Strabane Lifford Development Commission awarded a £1.3m cross-border waterways restoration contract. The project was launched by President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, in Lifford and involves the restoration of 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of canal and two locks to working order.
The National Trust owns a Strabane shop in which John Dunlap learnt the printing trade. Dunlap went on to print the United States Declaration of Independence. The house has been visited by several famous people, including former US President Bill Clinton. It is located at the end of the Main Street.Which is now a classic cafe.
Dergalt, the ancestral home of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, is near Strabane. Strabane is twinned with Zeulenroda-Triebes in the state of Thuringia, Germany.
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Ballybofey, County Donegal
The twin towns of Ballybofey/Stranorlar lie on either side of the River Finn. These towns are the market centres for the fertile Finn Valley and the gateway to the wild and beautiful Glenfin. The River Finn is popular with anglers, as it is rich in freshwater fish. Near Stranorlar lie the ruins of Drumboe Castle, built in Elizabethan times, and Drumboe Woods, now a place for pleasant walks but a scene of tragedy during the Civil War.
Isaac Butt, the leader of Irish nationalism before Parnell, was born not far from Ballybofey, and after he died in 1879 was buried in the Church of Ireland graveyard in Stranorlar.
Ballybofey and Stranorlar are a haven for the visiting angler as the River Finn, and its main tributary the Reelin River, is renowned for the quality of their salmon fishing. The Finn, a tributary of the Foyle system, is a prolific run of both spring salmon and summer grilse. Large numbers of anglers are attracted to the area every season in search of, 'Salmon the Leaper'. Fishing on the rivers is comparatively inexpensive and information on availability of permits. Licenses etc can be obtained from the local Glenmore Estate, and the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Anglers or the Cloghan Fishery.
Redcastle Hotel, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland
The Redcastle Hotel, Golf & Spa in County Donegal is a deluxe 4 star resort on the shores of Lough Foyle in Inishowen -- one of the most beautiful peninsulas in Ireland. The secluded hotel is set among mature parkland with its own private 9 hole golf course, exciting restaurant and Thalasso therapy swimming pool with spa and gym.
Situated just 30 minutes drive from City of Derry Airport and less than two hours drive from Belfast International Airport; the hotel is within easy reach of travellers' from across the world. Redcastle hotel is the perfect base for exploring Donegal's sandy beaches, rolling mountains and friendly towns and villages.
Guests at the Redcastle Hotel can enjoy warmly appointed rooms, unrivalled Donegal location and a genuinely warm welcome.
The people of Donegal have a special saying, Up here, it's different. Come and see why at Redcastle Hotel Donegal.
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Grianan Ailech, County Donegal
We visited the famous Grianán Ailech on the 10th August 2013. Here is a little amateur video I made showing the interior of the site. The original music used in this video was written and performed by Enda Seery, with John Byrne on guitar. Please visit endaseery.com for more incredible Irish music.
The name Grianán means 'Sunny Place' but unfortunately as you can see from the video the weather was far from sunny for us! The site is located around 8km north-west of Derry, and it probably dates to the late Iron-Age / Early Medieval period and was the residence of the Ui Neill Kings of Ailech, a powerful dynasty in Irish History. The Annals of Ireland record the sites destruction in AD 676 and again in AD1101 when the King of Munster had his men reduce it to ruins.
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Apologies for the amateur quality of the video, I'm very new at this!
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Donegal town (2018)
St. Patrick's Day Parade in Donegal town (2018)
Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty, Ireland - Reviews
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With free parking, Bunratty Castle Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Shannon Airport. It offers luxurious rooms, a restaurant, a heated indoor pool and the Angsana Spa.
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Mulroy View - A Holiday Home near Downings, Co Donegal
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Mulroy View is a modern 3 bedroom holiday home located in a quiet Cul de Sac along the shores of Mulroy Bay. This well equipped self catering accommodation enjoys lovely views over the bay towards the hills of the Fanad Peninsula. From the front door is just 2km to the popular family beach resort of Downings and 2.5km from the superb Rosapenna Golf Resort. The holiday home is also near the starting point of the dramatic Atlantic Drive around the beautiful Rosguill Peninsula - now part of Irelands Wild Atlantic Way.
The holiday home is newly built. All rooms to the front enjoy uninterrupted views of Mulroy Bay. It has comfortable bed accommodation for 7 with an additional camp bed to sleep an extra one. The holiday home has an enclosed and paved back yard - a safe playground for children.
A short drive or a healthy 15 minute walk will bring you from the holiday home into Downings. This vibrant seaside village on the shores of Sheephaven Bay has a number of fine hotel based restaurants, coffee shops, friendly traditional pubs and craft shops. It boasts a number of top class tourist attractions including the fabulous Blue Flag Downings Beach, an indoor leisure centre with swimming pool and the Rosapenna Golf Resort featuring 2 championship 18 hole links courses.
There are also a number of fine beaches dotted around the Rosguill Peninsula including Tramore Strand, Tra na Rossan and Melmore Beach.There are plenty of opportunities for ramblers and hill walkers in this beautiful part of Donegal. In addition to the coastal walks around the Rosguill Peninsula there are woodland walks in the enchanting Ards Forest Park and hill walking in the North Donegal Highlands
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