Guidebook for Dunfanaghy
Food Scene
Looking for some posh grub within walking distance, this is the place. The location provides consistently good food in a beautiful lakeside location. Excellently range of locally sourced dishes which are well cooked and very well presented. You are given a friendly welcome as soon as you arrive and leave, making it feel like you are visiting a friends house. Make sure to book and get a seat in front of the open fire!
The Mill Restaurant & Accommodation
Looking for some posh grub within walking distance, this is the place. The location provides consistently good food in a beautiful lakeside location. Excellently range of locally sourced dishes which are well cooked and very well presented. You are given a friendly welcome as soon as you arrive and leave, making it feel like you are visiting a friends house. Make sure to book and get a seat in front of the open fire!
Lizzie's Diner - is a small gem with great wholesome food. The chowder is wonderful and there is great fish and chips and the salad with pears and walnuts is quite tasty. You can even bring your own wine bottle! Make sure to book!
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Dunfanaghy
Lizzie's Diner - is a small gem with great wholesome food. The chowder is wonderful and there is great fish and chips and the salad with pears and walnuts is quite tasty. You can even bring your own wine bottle! Make sure to book!
Cafe Arnou Cocktail & Wine Bar - The food is lovely here, especially the French toast with bacon/ maple syrup, with great coffee for breakfast. For the evening or afternoon there is a good cocktail menu and the kids can even have mocktails! This makes it a place I visit several times during my stay.
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Arnolds Hotel Dunfanaghy Co. Donegal Ireland
Main StreetCafe Arnou Cocktail & Wine Bar - The food is lovely here, especially the French toast with bacon/ maple syrup, with great coffee for breakfast. For the evening or afternoon there is a good cocktail menu and the kids can even have mocktails! This makes it a place I visit several times during my stay.
The Cove as a dining 'experience'. On arrival you are brought upstairs to a very cosy bar area with fantastic seating looking over the harbour view. Your order is taken from here and at the same time you can order a GnT with cucumber and black pepper, Raspberry fizz or tasty craft beer! Make sure to book!
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Cove Restaurant
The Cove as a dining 'experience'. On arrival you are brought upstairs to a very cosy bar area with fantastic seating looking over the harbour view. Your order is taken from here and at the same time you can order a GnT with cucumber and black pepper, Raspberry fizz or tasty craft beer! Make sure to book!
Only half hour drive to gain a wonderful food experience you will want to repeat. You will love the tiny tarts that came out to tease you when waiting for your starters and the warm breads and soft butter are irresistable. The set dishes were so beautifully presented you will want to photograph them. I won't go on and I just ask that you don't miss out on delicous food! Make sure to book!
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The Lemon Tree Restaurant
Only half hour drive to gain a wonderful food experience you will want to repeat. You will love the tiny tarts that came out to tease you when waiting for your starters and the warm breads and soft butter are irresistable. The set dishes were so beautifully presented you will want to photograph them. I won't go on and I just ask that you don't miss out on delicous food! Make sure to book!
Sightseeing
The castle was built between 1870 and 1873 and is surrounded by a garden, and has a backdrop of some 165.4 km² (40,873 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods complete with a herd of red deer!!
See for yourself why Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo vacationed at this location
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Castelo de Glenveagh
The castle was built between 1870 and 1873 and is surrounded by a garden, and has a backdrop of some 165.4 km² (40,873 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods complete with a herd of red deer!!
See for yourself why Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo vacationed at this location
Horn Head is magnificent and is a two-hundred-metre rock face scored by ledges on which perch countless guillemots and gulls and small numbers of puffins. The best view of the cliffs, sea-stacks and caves is from the water, but the cliff road is vertiginous enough in places to give you a good look down the sheer sides, thus providing a super adventure, but keep both hands firmly gripped on the wheel... or if you're feeling up to it take a walk. Super views and photo opps for the wild atlantic way. If you can, venture to the lookout... its sure to blow the cobwebs off!
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Horn Head
Horn Head is magnificent and is a two-hundred-metre rock face scored by ledges on which perch countless guillemots and gulls and small numbers of puffins. The best view of the cliffs, sea-stacks and caves is from the water, but the cliff road is vertiginous enough in places to give you a good look down the sheer sides, thus providing a super adventure, but keep both hands firmly gripped on the wheel... or if you're feeling up to it take a walk. Super views and photo opps for the wild atlantic way. If you can, venture to the lookout... its sure to blow the cobwebs off!
This small harbour is well protected on 3 sides and has a relatively short slipway which gets frequent use by fishing and pleasure boat owners as well as pier jumpers who enjoy the adrenaline rush!
Portnablagh Pier
3 Patrick's HillThis small harbour is well protected on 3 sides and has a relatively short slipway which gets frequent use by fishing and pleasure boat owners as well as pier jumpers who enjoy the adrenaline rush!
Every castle has its legends of tragedy, romance, and...ghosts. Doe Castle is no exception. A song written by a Creeslough poet recounts the tragic love story of Aileen and Turough O'Boyle. When Aileen's father slashed Turough with his sword until he died. Aileen witnessed all of this from the round tower of the castle and in desperate agony, she jumped from the tower window to her death. Local fishermen, even today, swear that they have seen the ghosts of two young lovers, smiling and rowing, so don't go at night!
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Doe Castle
Every castle has its legends of tragedy, romance, and...ghosts. Doe Castle is no exception. A song written by a Creeslough poet recounts the tragic love story of Aileen and Turough O'Boyle. When Aileen's father slashed Turough with his sword until he died. Aileen witnessed all of this from the round tower of the castle and in desperate agony, she jumped from the tower window to her death. Local fishermen, even today, swear that they have seen the ghosts of two young lovers, smiling and rowing, so don't go at night!
Parks & Nature
A Forest Park which leads to beaches on the shores of Sheephaven Bay, contains the most stunning views!
The Park has many signposted forest walks integrating the main features of the park.
These include the Ards Heritage Trail, which is around 3.5 km long, the Nature Trail and the Green Trail, which are both approximately 3 km long, and the Red Trail, which is 13 km long, though this walk does give provisions for a shortcut back to the starting point should it be needed (phew!).
There are various viewing points on the walks and trails with views of the surrounding countryside. Take a picnic on a sunny day!
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Ards Forest Park
A Forest Park which leads to beaches on the shores of Sheephaven Bay, contains the most stunning views!
The Park has many signposted forest walks integrating the main features of the park.
These include the Ards Heritage Trail, which is around 3.5 km long, the Nature Trail and the Green Trail, which are both approximately 3 km long, and the Red Trail, which is 13 km long, though this walk does give provisions for a shortcut back to the starting point should it be needed (phew!).
There are various viewing points on the walks and trails with views of the surrounding countryside. Take a picnic on a sunny day!
This is a three-mile-long sandy 'Blue Flag' beach,with a large inflowing estuary. The catchment area is an idyllic location for bird watching and taking an early morning walk.
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Killahoey Beach
This is a three-mile-long sandy 'Blue Flag' beach,with a large inflowing estuary. The catchment area is an idyllic location for bird watching and taking an early morning walk.
An extensive sandy beach in a rural environment. The beach has surfing, kayaking and the 'The Shack'; a friendly coffee shop with folk who serve amazing coffee. They also have warm croissants with ham and cheese to die for. An ideal place to shelter from the bad weather or an amazing place to see the views.
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Marble Hill
An extensive sandy beach in a rural environment. The beach has surfing, kayaking and the 'The Shack'; a friendly coffee shop with folk who serve amazing coffee. They also have warm croissants with ham and cheese to die for. An ideal place to shelter from the bad weather or an amazing place to see the views.
A fantastic beach to discover with almost a mile of glorious clean sand and the views are spectacular......Inishboffin, Tory, Horn Head and Muckish.....probably a few surfers practicing on the waves! This is nice long beach for walking all year round and also great for viewing the Aurora dance in the sky!
When I was out surfing with the kids, a Seal popped his head up next to us to say hello, now that's the Irish Welcome!
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Falcarragh Beach
A fantastic beach to discover with almost a mile of glorious clean sand and the views are spectacular......Inishboffin, Tory, Horn Head and Muckish.....probably a few surfers practicing on the waves! This is nice long beach for walking all year round and also great for viewing the Aurora dance in the sky!
When I was out surfing with the kids, a Seal popped his head up next to us to say hello, now that's the Irish Welcome!
This is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains, as well the tallest peak in County Donegal. If you want to see all around you, this is the place to be...I went for a cycle around this area and my legs ached for a week after!
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Errigal Mountain
This is the tallest peak of the Derryveagh Mountains, as well the tallest peak in County Donegal. If you want to see all around you, this is the place to be...I went for a cycle around this area and my legs ached for a week after!
Arts & Culture
This is an Old Workhouse, which now houses a Heritage Centre, which explores local history and culture, as well as an exhibition centre, coffee shop, art gallery, craft and book shop. Take half hour here on a wet day if you want to take in local things that have happened and the impact that they had.
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The Workhouse
1-6 Church MeadowsThis is an Old Workhouse, which now houses a Heritage Centre, which explores local history and culture, as well as an exhibition centre, coffee shop, art gallery, craft and book shop. Take half hour here on a wet day if you want to take in local things that have happened and the impact that they had.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a cosy quaint and a gem for the crack and impromptu music sessions. The Locals are welcoming and the Drink reasonably priced!
The Rusty Oven behind Patsy Dans and has a chilled vibe and is amazing!! Really rustic design which totally adds to the charm and staff are very friendly and keen surfers. The the sour dough pizza is by far the best I've tasted in Ireland and every one I've tried has been delicious!
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Patsy Dan Bar
main streetThis is a cosy quaint and a gem for the crack and impromptu music sessions. The Locals are welcoming and the Drink reasonably priced!
The Rusty Oven behind Patsy Dans and has a chilled vibe and is amazing!! Really rustic design which totally adds to the charm and staff are very friendly and keen surfers. The the sour dough pizza is by far the best I've tasted in Ireland and every one I've tried has been delicious!
This pub is great for a drink after a long walk and you want to watch a rugby match on the big screen during the six nations. The locals are friendly and make you feel very welcome.
molly's bar
N56This pub is great for a drink after a long walk and you want to watch a rugby match on the big screen during the six nations. The locals are friendly and make you feel very welcome.
Entertainment & Activities
There is no greater way of exploring the beautiful, wild Atlantic coast than by horseback.. Here, you can be sure to meet friendly staff, and horses that are well-cared for. Enjoy the freedom, the wind and the salt spray from Killahoey Beach!
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Dunfanaghy Stables Ltd
There is no greater way of exploring the beautiful, wild Atlantic coast than by horseback.. Here, you can be sure to meet friendly staff, and horses that are well-cared for. Enjoy the freedom, the wind and the salt spray from Killahoey Beach!
Want to be the next Rory McIlroy, this Golf Club is an 18-hole true links. It is easily walked, but offers a superb golfing challenge, with spectacular views of beaches, headlands, harbours and mountains. The greens are consistently rated with the best in the country and is proud to have listed two Irish Close champions and one North of Ireland Open champion over the last decade.
Visitors are always assured of a warm welcome throughout the year. Green fees are kept at very competitive levels.
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Dunfanaghy Golf Club
Want to be the next Rory McIlroy, this Golf Club is an 18-hole true links. It is easily walked, but offers a superb golfing challenge, with spectacular views of beaches, headlands, harbours and mountains. The greens are consistently rated with the best in the country and is proud to have listed two Irish Close champions and one North of Ireland Open champion over the last decade.
Visitors are always assured of a warm welcome throughout the year. Green fees are kept at very competitive levels.
Narosa is a surf school and shop with very good attentive surf instructors and use several beaches in the area, Dunfanaghy, Marble Hill, Falcarragh beaches. Lessons are daily or weekly and are great for all ages and levels. Reminds me of the Point Break movie..
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Narosa Surf School
Main StNarosa is a surf school and shop with very good attentive surf instructors and use several beaches in the area, Dunfanaghy, Marble Hill, Falcarragh beaches. Lessons are daily or weekly and are great for all ages and levels. Reminds me of the Point Break movie..
If you wannabe surfer who is still trying to "get up" and ride that first wave, you can rent some boards and wetsuits here for a good price! If there is no surf, due to the sea being flat, Jaws also offer kayaking and cliff diving! You will be amazed at all the sea life you see from simply jumping off and overcoming your fear!
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Jaws Watersports
If you wannabe surfer who is still trying to "get up" and ride that first wave, you can rent some boards and wetsuits here for a good price! If there is no surf, due to the sea being flat, Jaws also offer kayaking and cliff diving! You will be amazed at all the sea life you see from simply jumping off and overcoming your fear!
Century Cinemas, is a family run business set up for bringing stories to life on the big screen in Letterkenny. It has 8 screens, surround sound, stadium seating, American rocker seating and 3D films. Good to catch the latest releases in poor weather conditions!
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Century Complex - Letterkenny
Leckview Lane Pearse RoadCentury Cinemas, is a family run business set up for bringing stories to life on the big screen in Letterkenny. It has 8 screens, surround sound, stadium seating, American rocker seating and 3D films. Good to catch the latest releases in poor weather conditions!
This Leisure Complex offers excellent and state of the art facilities for health and fitness or something to do if the sun has not come out. All ages are welcome to swim, splash and play in the comfort of the indoor heated facilities. The centre boast's a 25m swimming pool, learner pool and toddler pool, catering for the youngest to the oldest!
Aura Leisure Letterkenny
This Leisure Complex offers excellent and state of the art facilities for health and fitness or something to do if the sun has not come out. All ages are welcome to swim, splash and play in the comfort of the indoor heated facilities. The centre boast's a 25m swimming pool, learner pool and toddler pool, catering for the youngest to the oldest!
Lurgybrack Farm park has a beautiful walk with a variety of animals to see, but the walk itself is also very calm and pretty. It also has two indoor bouncy castles (if you catch a shower) and a large playground, however the highlights are a zip line and foam slide (they say water but you don't get wet). The staff are brilliant and its worth a visit as a child's entertainment day with elements of farm, rather than a true farm experience where you need those wellies.
Lurgybrack
Lurgybrack Farm park has a beautiful walk with a variety of animals to see, but the walk itself is also very calm and pretty. It also has two indoor bouncy castles (if you catch a shower) and a large playground, however the highlights are a zip line and foam slide (they say water but you don't get wet). The staff are brilliant and its worth a visit as a child's entertainment day with elements of farm, rather than a true farm experience where you need those wellies.
Shopping
This is one of my families favourite shops - a compact shop full of lovely unusual food items, a lovely selection of cheeses and cold cured meats, we nearly visit every time and always buy something. The owners are very helpful and informative, definitely worth a visit.
The Green Man
16 Main StThis is one of my families favourite shops - a compact shop full of lovely unusual food items, a lovely selection of cheeses and cold cured meats, we nearly visit every time and always buy something. The owners are very helpful and informative, definitely worth a visit.