Seodin’s Guidebook
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Angling, cruises, tours, craft shop, play areas, lakeside walk, restaurant & tea room. http://dunleweycentre.com/
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Dunlewey Centre
Angling, cruises, tours, craft shop, play areas, lakeside walk, restaurant & tea room. http://dunleweycentre.com/
The Wild Atlantic Equestrian Centre is situated at Dunlewey lakeside in the heart of the North West Donegal Gaeltacht under the majestic gaze of Errigal Mountain.
Located next to Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey Cultural Centre, on the slopes of the Derryveagh Mountains and beside Glenveagh National Park, and on the Wild Atlantic Way.
A business, run by friends and family, who provide an Equestrian Educational Centre of Excellence. The trainers and trekking team consist of local and friendly experts and professionals in the equine industry. They offer a varied selection of horsemanship skills and we provide structured horse-riding lessons for the complete beginner. They can improve riding techniques and dressage for more advanced riders. They also offer trekking trails and terrain for the leisure rider who prefers the recreation of a breathtaking nature trail within our stunning landscape.
Opening Times:
Monday: Closed (except Bank Holidays, July & August)
Tuesday: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:30am - 8.30pm
Thursday: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 10:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Wild Atlantic Equestrian Centre
The Wild Atlantic Equestrian Centre is situated at Dunlewey lakeside in the heart of the North West Donegal Gaeltacht under the majestic gaze of Errigal Mountain.
Located next to Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey Cultural Centre, on the slopes of the Derryveagh Mountains and beside Glenveagh National Park, and on the Wild Atlantic Way.
A business, run by friends and family, who provide an Equestrian Educational Centre of Excellence. The trainers and trekking team consist of local and friendly experts and professionals in the equine industry. They offer a varied selection of horsemanship skills and we provide structured horse-riding lessons for the complete beginner. They can improve riding techniques and dressage for more advanced riders. They also offer trekking trails and terrain for the leisure rider who prefers the recreation of a breathtaking nature trail within our stunning landscape.
Opening Times:
Monday: Closed (except Bank Holidays, July & August)
Tuesday: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:30am - 8.30pm
Thursday: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 10:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10:30am - 5:30pm
Activities: Archery, gorge walking, canoeing, rock climbing, hill walking, kayaking, mountain biking, mud run, orienteering, power boating, raft building, sailing, surfing, paddlesurf, windsurfing, coasteering. https://www.gartan.com/
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Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre
Church HillActivities: Archery, gorge walking, canoeing, rock climbing, hill walking, kayaking, mountain biking, mud run, orienteering, power boating, raft building, sailing, surfing, paddlesurf, windsurfing, coasteering. https://www.gartan.com/
Leo's Tavern is situated in North West, Ireland in the beautiful and picturesque County Donegal, in the village of Meenaleck.
Situated along the Wild Atlantic Way, between the popular tourist destination of Mount Errigal and the Atlantic Ocean, Leos Tavern is renowned for its music being the family home of world famous musical talents Enya, Clannad and Moya Brennan.
Tabhairne Leo was originally opened by Leo Brennan and his wife Maire (Baba) in 1968 as an entertainment venue to enjoy live music. Now under the proprietorship of youngest son Bartley and following a complete refurbishment of the original Leos, he has elevated the premises to be the premier destination Entertainment Bar Restaurant in the North West of Ireland.
The walls are adorned with Gold and Platinum disks, memorabilia and numerous photos of the family with world famous musical faces.
There’s always something going on at Leos Tavern so drop in for some lovely food and a great nights entertainment. You never know who might be there.
http://leostavern.com/
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Leo's Tavern
Leo's Tavern is situated in North West, Ireland in the beautiful and picturesque County Donegal, in the village of Meenaleck.
Situated along the Wild Atlantic Way, between the popular tourist destination of Mount Errigal and the Atlantic Ocean, Leos Tavern is renowned for its music being the family home of world famous musical talents Enya, Clannad and Moya Brennan.
Tabhairne Leo was originally opened by Leo Brennan and his wife Maire (Baba) in 1968 as an entertainment venue to enjoy live music. Now under the proprietorship of youngest son Bartley and following a complete refurbishment of the original Leos, he has elevated the premises to be the premier destination Entertainment Bar Restaurant in the North West of Ireland.
The walls are adorned with Gold and Platinum disks, memorabilia and numerous photos of the family with world famous musical faces.
There’s always something going on at Leos Tavern so drop in for some lovely food and a great nights entertainment. You never know who might be there.
http://leostavern.com/
Cosy authentic pub featuring the very best of Donegal Traditional Irish Music every Monday & Friday night.
https://www.gaothdobhair.ie/en/teach-hiudai-beag
Teach Hiudai Beag
Cosy authentic pub featuring the very best of Donegal Traditional Irish Music every Monday & Friday night.
https://www.gaothdobhair.ie/en/teach-hiudai-beag
Carrickfinn Beach (Charraig Fhinn) is a Blue Flag Beach located on the western coast of County Donegal in the heart of the Irish speaking area known as Rosses. Carrickfinn beach is an extensive sandy beach with a good dune system. Beach Lifeguards Lifeguards are on duty from June until September.
https://www.wildatlanticwayonline.com/map-of-donegal-wild-atlantic-way/discovery-points/carrickfinn-beach/
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Carrickfinn Beach
Carrickfinn Beach (Charraig Fhinn) is a Blue Flag Beach located on the western coast of County Donegal in the heart of the Irish speaking area known as Rosses. Carrickfinn beach is an extensive sandy beach with a good dune system. Beach Lifeguards Lifeguards are on duty from June until September.
https://www.wildatlanticwayonline.com/map-of-donegal-wild-atlantic-way/discovery-points/carrickfinn-beach/
We are an equestrian tourism destination based at Arnolds Hotel located along the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal, Ireland's most rugged coastline. We are AIRE APPROVED. Come horse riding with the Mc Daids! We have access to beautiful Atlantic beaches where you can ride for miles without interruption.
Please contact us for anymore information on any of our variety of packages we offer, from half an hour on a horse to week long trails, there is plenty of choice for the whole family.
We have a varied selection of horses to suit people with all levels of horse-riding ability, from little Shetland ponies for the tiny tots to Connemara ponies, quiet cobs, Irish hunters, all of which are sure footed when crossing the mountain paths and willing on the beaches.
If you would like to improve your riding during your time with us, you can get lessons with Niamh, our BHSAI to give you helpful and practical advice.
http://www.dunfanaghystables.com/
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Dunfanaghy Stables Ltd
We are an equestrian tourism destination based at Arnolds Hotel located along the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal, Ireland's most rugged coastline. We are AIRE APPROVED. Come horse riding with the Mc Daids! We have access to beautiful Atlantic beaches where you can ride for miles without interruption.
Please contact us for anymore information on any of our variety of packages we offer, from half an hour on a horse to week long trails, there is plenty of choice for the whole family.
We have a varied selection of horses to suit people with all levels of horse-riding ability, from little Shetland ponies for the tiny tots to Connemara ponies, quiet cobs, Irish hunters, all of which are sure footed when crossing the mountain paths and willing on the beaches.
If you would like to improve your riding during your time with us, you can get lessons with Niamh, our BHSAI to give you helpful and practical advice.
http://www.dunfanaghystables.com/
Angling - These lakes cover an area of almost five miles long and hold small brown trout. It also gets a run of sea trout and salmon from mid-June.
Bank fishing is permitted and fly fishing and dapping is the rule. Anglers may use their own boats but a fee will be charged. Outboard motors over 4 H.P. are not allowed. There are seven boats with outboard motors for hire from the Lakeside Centre.
A full list of angling regulations is available from the Fisheries Manager.
http://www.infowing.ie/waterway/263/lake+dunlewey
Dunlewey Lough
Angling - These lakes cover an area of almost five miles long and hold small brown trout. It also gets a run of sea trout and salmon from mid-June.
Bank fishing is permitted and fly fishing and dapping is the rule. Anglers may use their own boats but a fee will be charged. Outboard motors over 4 H.P. are not allowed. There are seven boats with outboard motors for hire from the Lakeside Centre.
A full list of angling regulations is available from the Fisheries Manager.
http://www.infowing.ie/waterway/263/lake+dunlewey
Set on the edge of the wild and rugged Atlantic ocean, next stop America, you will savor unrestricted panoramic views that will take your breath away. A true natural 9 hole links course, golf at its best, par 68, where every shot must be methodically thought out. From the scratch golfer to the fresh beginner, you are guaranteed to enjoy our little piece of heaven, when you visit us at Cruit Island Golf Club.
https://www.cruitislandgolfclub.com/
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Cruit Island Golf Club
Set on the edge of the wild and rugged Atlantic ocean, next stop America, you will savor unrestricted panoramic views that will take your breath away. A true natural 9 hole links course, golf at its best, par 68, where every shot must be methodically thought out. From the scratch golfer to the fresh beginner, you are guaranteed to enjoy our little piece of heaven, when you visit us at Cruit Island Golf Club.
https://www.cruitislandgolfclub.com/
Gweedore Golf Club is a jewel in the middle of the Donegal Gaeltacht. From the scratch golfer to the beginner, you are always guaranteed to be given a Ceád Míle Fáilte. The superbly upgraded links layout with an imaginative revamping in 2014, with great assistance from An Roinn Ealaíon Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta, has helped develop the course into one of the most natural and picturesque links courses in the county.
Situated in the heart of Gweedore, the unrestricted panoramic views will simply take your breath away. On one side of the course you can experience the rugged shores of the wild Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding islands, the other side lies in the shadow of beautiful Mount Errigal. The course itself is carved out of the natural landscape and it lies next to some of Ireland’s most picturesque and unspoiled beaches.
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Gweedore Golf Club
Gweedore Golf Club is a jewel in the middle of the Donegal Gaeltacht. From the scratch golfer to the beginner, you are always guaranteed to be given a Ceád Míle Fáilte. The superbly upgraded links layout with an imaginative revamping in 2014, with great assistance from An Roinn Ealaíon Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta, has helped develop the course into one of the most natural and picturesque links courses in the county.
Situated in the heart of Gweedore, the unrestricted panoramic views will simply take your breath away. On one side of the course you can experience the rugged shores of the wild Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding islands, the other side lies in the shadow of beautiful Mount Errigal. The course itself is carved out of the natural landscape and it lies next to some of Ireland’s most picturesque and unspoiled beaches.
Sightseeing
This route up Errigal begins at the carpark on the road from Gweedore to Letterkenny (R251). The opening stretch of his route rises over some fairly heavy and boggy ground. Follow alongside the stream up towards a clearly visible track rising through the white silvery scree on the lower slopes of the mountain.
Follow this track up the mountain as far as the summit. At the summit you will find two peaks joined by a narrow path, while the first of these is the highest & the true summit, it's customary to make the short (30 – 40 meter) crossing to the second peak.
Take time to enjoy breathtaking views of the Derryveagh Mountains and Donegal countryside as well as views of the Islands and spectacular coastline.
The return leg takes about 40 minutes, but be careful on the descent as the scree can be quite loose underfoot.
Total walking time: give yourself 2-2.5 hrs.
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Errigal Mountain
This route up Errigal begins at the carpark on the road from Gweedore to Letterkenny (R251). The opening stretch of his route rises over some fairly heavy and boggy ground. Follow alongside the stream up towards a clearly visible track rising through the white silvery scree on the lower slopes of the mountain.
Follow this track up the mountain as far as the summit. At the summit you will find two peaks joined by a narrow path, while the first of these is the highest & the true summit, it's customary to make the short (30 – 40 meter) crossing to the second peak.
Take time to enjoy breathtaking views of the Derryveagh Mountains and Donegal countryside as well as views of the Islands and spectacular coastline.
The return leg takes about 40 minutes, but be careful on the descent as the scree can be quite loose underfoot.
Total walking time: give yourself 2-2.5 hrs.
In the plantation of Ulster which followed the Flight of the Earls in 1607, Turloug Og O'Boyle was granted Ards and the surrounding area by the British, on condition of his loyalty to the Queen. They lost this area in 1641. By the year 1700 the Wray family had possession of the land. They sold it in 1782 to Alexander Stewart, who resided in Ards until 1926. Ards came into the possession of the Irish Land Commission in 1926 after the acquisition of the "Stewart-Bam Estate" as it was known.
The northern half of the Estate was held by the Land Commission for afforestation and the rest was divided among tenants. Ards Forest Park is the most northerly forested park in Ireland, located on Sheephaven Bay and one of the few in Ireland situated by the seaside. Visitors driving from the entrance to the car park located near the shore, pass Lough Lilly which is covered with lilies during the month of August. There are a number of trails and walks with breathtaking views of woodland, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. There are also many forms of wildlife in the park.
It has six different habitats in its 481 hectares: deciduous and coniferous woodlands, salt dunes and seashore, salt marsh, saltwater lakes, rock face and fernlands.
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Ards Forest Park
In the plantation of Ulster which followed the Flight of the Earls in 1607, Turloug Og O'Boyle was granted Ards and the surrounding area by the British, on condition of his loyalty to the Queen. They lost this area in 1641. By the year 1700 the Wray family had possession of the land. They sold it in 1782 to Alexander Stewart, who resided in Ards until 1926. Ards came into the possession of the Irish Land Commission in 1926 after the acquisition of the "Stewart-Bam Estate" as it was known.
The northern half of the Estate was held by the Land Commission for afforestation and the rest was divided among tenants. Ards Forest Park is the most northerly forested park in Ireland, located on Sheephaven Bay and one of the few in Ireland situated by the seaside. Visitors driving from the entrance to the car park located near the shore, pass Lough Lilly which is covered with lilies during the month of August. There are a number of trails and walks with breathtaking views of woodland, mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. There are also many forms of wildlife in the park.
It has six different habitats in its 481 hectares: deciduous and coniferous woodlands, salt dunes and seashore, salt marsh, saltwater lakes, rock face and fernlands.
The castle was built in the 15th century. Sometimes the date given is 1425. The first or early occupants were the MacSweeneys. The Castle remained in their possession for about 200 years. The MacSweeneys ruled the areas of Rosguill (now Downings & Carrigart). Doe (now Creeslough & Dunfanaghy) Cloughaneely (now Falcarragh) and Tory Island, from Doe Castle.
Sir Cahir O'Doherty had his headquarters here when he attacked Derry in 1608. The MacSweeneys are back by 1641 and Eoghan Rua O'Neill landed at Doe Castle on 6th July 1642 on his return from Spain. Around 1660 an English garrison take possession of the castle but by the 1690's the MacSweeneys are back.
The Castle changed hands many times over the years. One of the owners: George Vaghan Harte who bought the castle in 1800 left his initials (GVH) embedded on the wall above the door of the eastern entrance.
The Castle was occupied up until 1909. In 1932 the Irish Land Commission (Office of Public Works) bought the Castle and vested it as a National Monument. The work to restore the castle to it former glory is ongoing. Many legends and stories are told about the castle and the people that lived there.
Turlough Aileen was the fair and sweet daughter of Maolmhuire of Doe. Turlough was an O'Boyle from Ballymore. Turlough often went hunting deer in Duntally woods. It was there he first met sweet Aileen of Doe. The O'Boyles and the MacSweeneys hated each other, but Aileen and Turlough were very much in love. When Malomhuire heard of the attachment , he was furious and confined Aileen to the top room in the Castle Tower. Turlough would often go fishing on the Lackagh River in the hope of seeing Aileen. While he was out fishing the MacSweeneys captured him and took him back to the Castle. One night Aileen looked out the window and to her horror saw the dead body of her beloved Turlough being prepared for burial. At the sight Aileen jumped from the tower to her death. To this day the ghost of Turlough and Aileen rowing their boat on Lackagh River can still be seen.
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Doe Castle
The castle was built in the 15th century. Sometimes the date given is 1425. The first or early occupants were the MacSweeneys. The Castle remained in their possession for about 200 years. The MacSweeneys ruled the areas of Rosguill (now Downings & Carrigart). Doe (now Creeslough & Dunfanaghy) Cloughaneely (now Falcarragh) and Tory Island, from Doe Castle.
Sir Cahir O'Doherty had his headquarters here when he attacked Derry in 1608. The MacSweeneys are back by 1641 and Eoghan Rua O'Neill landed at Doe Castle on 6th July 1642 on his return from Spain. Around 1660 an English garrison take possession of the castle but by the 1690's the MacSweeneys are back.
The Castle changed hands many times over the years. One of the owners: George Vaghan Harte who bought the castle in 1800 left his initials (GVH) embedded on the wall above the door of the eastern entrance.
The Castle was occupied up until 1909. In 1932 the Irish Land Commission (Office of Public Works) bought the Castle and vested it as a National Monument. The work to restore the castle to it former glory is ongoing. Many legends and stories are told about the castle and the people that lived there.
Turlough Aileen was the fair and sweet daughter of Maolmhuire of Doe. Turlough was an O'Boyle from Ballymore. Turlough often went hunting deer in Duntally woods. It was there he first met sweet Aileen of Doe. The O'Boyles and the MacSweeneys hated each other, but Aileen and Turlough were very much in love. When Malomhuire heard of the attachment , he was furious and confined Aileen to the top room in the Castle Tower. Turlough would often go fishing on the Lackagh River in the hope of seeing Aileen. While he was out fishing the MacSweeneys captured him and took him back to the Castle. One night Aileen looked out the window and to her horror saw the dead body of her beloved Turlough being prepared for burial. At the sight Aileen jumped from the tower to her death. To this day the ghost of Turlough and Aileen rowing their boat on Lackagh River can still be seen.
One of Ireland’s best kept secrets and a signature point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Located in south west Donegal along this magnificent costal driving route are Ireland’s highest Sea Cliffs, Sliabh Liag. A visit to the cliffs and the surrounding region is a must on your Wild Atlantic Way adventure. Experience the local culture, heritage and people of Donegal against the backdrop of our spectacular and rugged coastline.
http://www.sliabhliag.com/
Slieve League Cliff View
One of Ireland’s best kept secrets and a signature point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Located in south west Donegal along this magnificent costal driving route are Ireland’s highest Sea Cliffs, Sliabh Liag. A visit to the cliffs and the surrounding region is a must on your Wild Atlantic Way adventure. Experience the local culture, heritage and people of Donegal against the backdrop of our spectacular and rugged coastline.
http://www.sliabhliag.com/