A work in progress of my favourite places
Food scene
There is a great food scene in the local area, below are a few of my favourites, covering breakfast dinner and tea. There is a good cross section to cover all pockets
Dunfanaghy :- Open from dawn til dusk you could sit and eat in here all day. The breakfast is ludicrously good value with coffee or tea included. Their famous ‘belly buster’ burger will leave you wobbly afterwards. Another place with a mighty friendly team who’s mission is to fill you up with good food without breaking the bank. Open for bookings and take aways
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Lizzie's
Main StreetDunfanaghy :- Open from dawn til dusk you could sit and eat in here all day. The breakfast is ludicrously good value with coffee or tea included. Their famous ‘belly buster’ burger will leave you wobbly afterwards. Another place with a mighty friendly team who’s mission is to fill you up with good food without breaking the bank. Open for bookings and take aways
Dunfanaghy: - Fantastic spot for a sour dough pizza. Always busy but you can grab a drink from Patsy Dan’s while you wait. If the sun is shining sit outside and be amazed by the crispy sour dough bases and well thought through topping combos. If you’re feeling a little fruity you can order a dessert pizza with seasonal fruits and Nutella. Opens at five, open for bookings and takeaway
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The Rusty Oven - Pizzeria
Main StDunfanaghy: - Fantastic spot for a sour dough pizza. Always busy but you can grab a drink from Patsy Dan’s while you wait. If the sun is shining sit outside and be amazed by the crispy sour dough bases and well thought through topping combos. If you’re feeling a little fruity you can order a dessert pizza with seasonal fruits and Nutella. Opens at five, open for bookings and takeaway
Dunfanaghy :- The only thing better than the sandwiches and baked potatoes is the banter you’ll get from the staff. The sandwiches are packed to bursting and you’ll drown in the amount of tea they put in a pot. And we’ve not even got onto the cake selection!
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Muck n Muffins
Dunfanaghy :- The only thing better than the sandwiches and baked potatoes is the banter you’ll get from the staff. The sandwiches are packed to bursting and you’ll drown in the amount of tea they put in a pot. And we’ve not even got onto the cake selection!
Dunfanaghy;- Cafe Arnou begins the day with coffees and by night moonlights as a gourmet burger bar. The menu has great variety. I highly recommend the sweet potato fries and with options like pulled pork burgers and falafel pitas you’ve plenty to get excited about!
Cafe Arnou Cocktail & Wine Bar
Dunfanaghy;- Cafe Arnou begins the day with coffees and by night moonlights as a gourmet burger bar. The menu has great variety. I highly recommend the sweet potato fries and with options like pulled pork burgers and falafel pitas you’ve plenty to get excited about!
Creeslough ;- Roses bar and Kitchen, Lovely staff and a homely atmosphere. One of the best little restaurants I've been too and their portion sizes are huge and delicious, It also has a take away Menu , a great little restaurant that won't break the bank
Roses Bar
2 Main StCreeslough ;- Roses bar and Kitchen, Lovely staff and a homely atmosphere. One of the best little restaurants I've been too and their portion sizes are huge and delicious, It also has a take away Menu , a great little restaurant that won't break the bank
Creeslough:- Delightful coffee shop fresh and very tasty breakfast ,lunch or just a coffee and home baked scones or 🍰 very friendly staff
Huckleberry Coffee Shop
Main StreetCreeslough:- Delightful coffee shop fresh and very tasty breakfast ,lunch or just a coffee and home baked scones or 🍰 very friendly staff
Glen:- IF YOU WANT A SPECIAL TREAT and go for a little fine dining This restaurant is my favourite . The pub alone is worth visit, in a hamlet in the middle of nowhere, its a great find, The Olde Glen Bar is one of Donegal's Oldest (Circa 1768) & most famous Bar & Restaurant. Full of old world charm & character. The Olde Glen Bar serves up a generous Gin & Whiskey list and delicious local beers on tap. There are open fires, live music and always plenty of craic.
The Restaurant can be very busy so to avoid disappointment call 083 1585 777to book the restaurant
Glen Bar
12:00 noon - 11.30pm
Monday - Sunday (Open everyday)
Restaurant Hours
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday - Sunday (Closed Mondays)
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The Olde Glen Bar, Restaurant & Bia Box
Glen:- IF YOU WANT A SPECIAL TREAT and go for a little fine dining This restaurant is my favourite . The pub alone is worth visit, in a hamlet in the middle of nowhere, its a great find, The Olde Glen Bar is one of Donegal's Oldest (Circa 1768) & most famous Bar & Restaurant. Full of old world charm & character. The Olde Glen Bar serves up a generous Gin & Whiskey list and delicious local beers on tap. There are open fires, live music and always plenty of craic.
The Restaurant can be very busy so to avoid disappointment call 083 1585 777to book the restaurant
Glen Bar
12:00 noon - 11.30pm
Monday - Sunday (Open everyday)
Restaurant Hours
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday - Sunday (Closed Mondays)
Portnabalgh: - MORE FINE DINING IN THE AREA ......This delightful restaurant is friendly and relaxed, the view from the bar upstairs is inspiring, and Peter and Siobhan both go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
However it is food that really makes this restaurant such a special place. It can be a busy place, To avoid disappointment make a reservation, contact Peter on +353 (0)86 3996 549
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Cove Restaurant
Portnabalgh: - MORE FINE DINING IN THE AREA ......This delightful restaurant is friendly and relaxed, the view from the bar upstairs is inspiring, and Peter and Siobhan both go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
However it is food that really makes this restaurant such a special place. It can be a busy place, To avoid disappointment make a reservation, contact Peter on +353 (0)86 3996 549
Pizza to die for, the topping are just wonderful, my favorites being Pear William, with brie pear and pesto with rocket and walnuts. Or try the Tarte Flambee, with sour cream and parmesan smoked bacon chestnut mushrooms shallots and truffle oil, but any of the pizza off this menu are definitely going to delight. And at 12 euro a pizza it’s not going to break the bank. YUM YUM YUMMY 😋
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Goose & Gander Pizzeria
Main StreetPizza to die for, the topping are just wonderful, my favorites being Pear William, with brie pear and pesto with rocket and walnuts. Or try the Tarte Flambee, with sour cream and parmesan smoked bacon chestnut mushrooms shallots and truffle oil, but any of the pizza off this menu are definitely going to delight. And at 12 euro a pizza it’s not going to break the bank. YUM YUM YUMMY 😋
Activities
If you are a horse lover and like the idea of riding on the Donegal beaches, Contact number ( 074) 910 0980. The stables close at six
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Dunfanaghy Stables Ltd
If you are a horse lover and like the idea of riding on the Donegal beaches, Contact number ( 074) 910 0980. The stables close at six
located in Dunfanaghy and in Downings offer a wide range of water based activities including surfing, SUP, kayaking and windsurfing. contact Number 086 173 5109. closes at six
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Jaws Watersports
located in Dunfanaghy and in Downings offer a wide range of water based activities including surfing, SUP, kayaking and windsurfing. contact Number 086 173 5109. closes at six
For a special treat, Shandon hotel is has a pool and spa, and the bar area has great views over looking Sheephaven bay , Look out for special deals and packages at the spa, and the pool is open to the public - some where to take the Kids on those wetter day
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Shandon Hotel & Spa
Marble Hill StrandFor a special treat, Shandon hotel is has a pool and spa, and the bar area has great views over looking Sheephaven bay , Look out for special deals and packages at the spa, and the pool is open to the public - some where to take the Kids on those wetter day
My favourite walks
One of Irelands few coastal forest parks with beaches, lots of trails and walk, a coffee shop and play ground for kids, If you are going to drive in, have Five Euro coins at hand. If. you park outside the gate, its a good 40 Minute walk to the coast where the nice stuff begins. From my house you can go down to the friary at the end of my road and walk around into the forest, its a lovely coastal walk- ask me for more information
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Ards Forest Park
One of Irelands few coastal forest parks with beaches, lots of trails and walk, a coffee shop and play ground for kids, If you are going to drive in, have Five Euro coins at hand. If. you park outside the gate, its a good 40 Minute walk to the coast where the nice stuff begins. From my house you can go down to the friary at the end of my road and walk around into the forest, its a lovely coastal walk- ask me for more information
There are six beautiful walks in the park information can be got from the visitors centre in Glenveagh.
THE BRIDLE path
A bus leaves the visitor centre in Glenveagh at 10am every Saturday/Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday going to the starting point at the top of the Glen. Also stops for Loch Insagh Walk.
You can park up in the visitor carpark, purchase some (cheap) tickets from the visitor centre and then choose to be dropped at a choice of two starting points for your walk. My Favourite is the Glen Bridle Path. It's just over 8km long and takes you through a beautiful valley (all downhill), flanked on either side by mountain studded with deer fence, on past a majestic waterfall. Then the landscape flattens out and continues alongside a babbling river with quaint old huts along the way, at times looking like a backdrop from Lord of the Rings. Then on to where you meet stunning Lough Beagh, which opens up to reveal stunning Glenveagh Castle, perched in the treetops on the lakeside in the distance. What a glorious walk! If you're very lucky you might even spot a stag on the hillside along the way. The scenery is second to none with ancient oak forest, unspoilt nature and vistas on all sides and mountains galore. The walk is very do-able it is 8Km long and you can elongate by a few more km by walking back to the car park from the castle, but if you prefer stop for a coffee and cake and your bus tickets will cover you back from the castle to the carpark to retrieve your car.
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Igumbi Lomhlaba lukaGlenveagh
There are six beautiful walks in the park information can be got from the visitors centre in Glenveagh.
THE BRIDLE path
A bus leaves the visitor centre in Glenveagh at 10am every Saturday/Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday going to the starting point at the top of the Glen. Also stops for Loch Insagh Walk.
You can park up in the visitor carpark, purchase some (cheap) tickets from the visitor centre and then choose to be dropped at a choice of two starting points for your walk. My Favourite is the Glen Bridle Path. It's just over 8km long and takes you through a beautiful valley (all downhill), flanked on either side by mountain studded with deer fence, on past a majestic waterfall. Then the landscape flattens out and continues alongside a babbling river with quaint old huts along the way, at times looking like a backdrop from Lord of the Rings. Then on to where you meet stunning Lough Beagh, which opens up to reveal stunning Glenveagh Castle, perched in the treetops on the lakeside in the distance. What a glorious walk! If you're very lucky you might even spot a stag on the hillside along the way. The scenery is second to none with ancient oak forest, unspoilt nature and vistas on all sides and mountains galore. The walk is very do-able it is 8Km long and you can elongate by a few more km by walking back to the car park from the castle, but if you prefer stop for a coffee and cake and your bus tickets will cover you back from the castle to the carpark to retrieve your car.
Great board walk in Carrigart, you can walk along and take in the views of Sheephaven bay in the Shadow of Muckiest. Great for families with a coffee shop and playground also onsite, combine a walk and lunch and enjoy the views, Lovely outside seating area
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Donegal Boardwalk Resort
Cuan Na RíGreat board walk in Carrigart, you can walk along and take in the views of Sheephaven bay in the Shadow of Muckiest. Great for families with a coffee shop and playground also onsite, combine a walk and lunch and enjoy the views, Lovely outside seating area
Beautiful and super safe beach, great also for dog walking
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Marble Hill
Beautiful and super safe beach, great also for dog walking
Lovely coastal walk with beautiful beaches, starting at the friary. walking distance of my place
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Ards Friary
Lovely coastal walk with beautiful beaches, starting at the friary. walking distance of my place
Sightseeing
A must see place. It would be criminal to visit this part of the world without a visit to Glenveagh. It is spectacular with is beautiful walks, bike rides ( bikes for hire), gardens castles and tea rooms. There are events also run through out the year. visit their website to see what's available when you visit.
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Igumbi Lomhlaba lukaGlenveagh
A must see place. It would be criminal to visit this part of the world without a visit to Glenveagh. It is spectacular with is beautiful walks, bike rides ( bikes for hire), gardens castles and tea rooms. There are events also run through out the year. visit their website to see what's available when you visit.
Or known locally as the Poison Glen, About a half and hour drive from my place. The scenery is spectacular, I would recommend you drive down over the mountains and back by the coast stopping off along the way. I would be happy to give you more information.
The Poison Glen Lies at the foot of Mount Errigal the tallest peak of the Derryveagh mountain range, in Dunlewey in the Donegal Gaeltacht
The Derryveagh mountain range in Donegal, or as referred to by the locals as the ‘Seven Sisters’, includes the mountains of; Aghla Beg, Aghla More, Ardloughnabrackbaddy, Crocknalaragagh, Errigal, Mackoght (known also as little Errigal) and Muckish. The Poisoned Glen is a renowned venue in Ireland for climbing and mountaineering and has Ireland’s largest continual rock face The Bearnas Buttress.
So why is this beautiful area named The Poisoned Glen. One story is that it was wrongly translated from Irish to English years ago and the correct name should be ‘Heavenly Glen’ (the Irish word for Heaven is neamh and the Irish word for poison is neimhe). Another story is that the king of Tory, Balor, had a very beautiful daughter who he kept closed away in a Tower out of men’s view. However word of her beauty spread and she was kidnapped and brought to Magheroarty. Balor followed and got her, he killed her kidnapper with a giant stone. At the entrance to The Poisoned Glen one such stone stands and it is said to be the poisoned eye of Balor. A more likely story is that the glen was filled with foxglove flowers that contained digitalis and poisoned the livestock. but is is up to you :-)
An old ruined Church which was built around 1830 from local white marble can be seen at the bottom of Mount Errigal at the entrance to The Poison Glen. From this church, by following the right bank of the Owenabhainn River, you can go right into The Poisoned Glen. The picture of this ruined Church with Mount Errigal in the background is widely known.
Music flourishes here and it is an essential part of everything that makes this place so special. Clannad & Enya grew up nearby. The family pub can be visited, Teach Leo Behind Mount Errigal lies Lake Altan at the foot of the Aghla Mór Mountain, the lake inspired the naming of the music group Altan. The Poison Glen is home place to the Lunny’s mother, and the brother’s regularly spend time with their mother’s people. The Glen has been very influential and inspirational to them. Manus Lunny and his family live here and he commutes to Scotland to play with his band Cappercaile. Daniel O’Donnell and his sister Margo live not far away in Kincasslagh.
With such talent it is not surprising Dunlewey is home to Dunlewey Theatre, a beautiful building situated at the edge of Dunlewey Lough. The theatre provides a space for local, national and international performers in all areas of the arts, from film, music, drama, comedy and cabaret. At the lake you can also find a tourist centre Ionad Cois Locha (Lakeside Centre).
Poisioned Glen
Or known locally as the Poison Glen, About a half and hour drive from my place. The scenery is spectacular, I would recommend you drive down over the mountains and back by the coast stopping off along the way. I would be happy to give you more information.
The Poison Glen Lies at the foot of Mount Errigal the tallest peak of the Derryveagh mountain range, in Dunlewey in the Donegal Gaeltacht
The Derryveagh mountain range in Donegal, or as referred to by the locals as the ‘Seven Sisters’, includes the mountains of; Aghla Beg, Aghla More, Ardloughnabrackbaddy, Crocknalaragagh, Errigal, Mackoght (known also as little Errigal) and Muckish. The Poisoned Glen is a renowned venue in Ireland for climbing and mountaineering and has Ireland’s largest continual rock face The Bearnas Buttress.
So why is this beautiful area named The Poisoned Glen. One story is that it was wrongly translated from Irish to English years ago and the correct name should be ‘Heavenly Glen’ (the Irish word for Heaven is neamh and the Irish word for poison is neimhe). Another story is that the king of Tory, Balor, had a very beautiful daughter who he kept closed away in a Tower out of men’s view. However word of her beauty spread and she was kidnapped and brought to Magheroarty. Balor followed and got her, he killed her kidnapper with a giant stone. At the entrance to The Poisoned Glen one such stone stands and it is said to be the poisoned eye of Balor. A more likely story is that the glen was filled with foxglove flowers that contained digitalis and poisoned the livestock. but is is up to you :-)
An old ruined Church which was built around 1830 from local white marble can be seen at the bottom of Mount Errigal at the entrance to The Poison Glen. From this church, by following the right bank of the Owenabhainn River, you can go right into The Poisoned Glen. The picture of this ruined Church with Mount Errigal in the background is widely known.
Music flourishes here and it is an essential part of everything that makes this place so special. Clannad & Enya grew up nearby. The family pub can be visited, Teach Leo Behind Mount Errigal lies Lake Altan at the foot of the Aghla Mór Mountain, the lake inspired the naming of the music group Altan. The Poison Glen is home place to the Lunny’s mother, and the brother’s regularly spend time with their mother’s people. The Glen has been very influential and inspirational to them. Manus Lunny and his family live here and he commutes to Scotland to play with his band Cappercaile. Daniel O’Donnell and his sister Margo live not far away in Kincasslagh.
With such talent it is not surprising Dunlewey is home to Dunlewey Theatre, a beautiful building situated at the edge of Dunlewey Lough. The theatre provides a space for local, national and international performers in all areas of the arts, from film, music, drama, comedy and cabaret. At the lake you can also find a tourist centre Ionad Cois Locha (Lakeside Centre).
I have a great affinity for boats and the sea and this little harbour is a great favourite of mine. The harbour of Bunbeg, on a tiny inlet, is one of the most sheltered in Ireland and although it can get crowded with small fishing boats , it is a delightful spot and well worth a visit. Bunny village with pubs, restaurants and shops is 1Km from the harbour and Donegal airport at Carrickfinn is nearby
Bunbeg
I have a great affinity for boats and the sea and this little harbour is a great favourite of mine. The harbour of Bunbeg, on a tiny inlet, is one of the most sheltered in Ireland and although it can get crowded with small fishing boats , it is a delightful spot and well worth a visit. Bunny village with pubs, restaurants and shops is 1Km from the harbour and Donegal airport at Carrickfinn is nearby
I recommend a visit here, Along side the Lough is a viewing point where you can park up and get the most amazing views out to see and across the Derryveagh Mountain range, it is most spectacular, I drive here to give myself a little treat whenever I am feeling a little down
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Lough Salt
I recommend a visit here, Along side the Lough is a viewing point where you can park up and get the most amazing views out to see and across the Derryveagh Mountain range, it is most spectacular, I drive here to give myself a little treat whenever I am feeling a little down
This ancient walled city is a great place to go on rainy days, Just about an hours drive from my place, walk the rampart, visit the Guild hall and the tower museum, Visit the craft village with in the ancient walled city. Visit Peadar O Donnells bar to hear some Irish Music. Or just go shopping its all there.
Derry City
This ancient walled city is a great place to go on rainy days, Just about an hours drive from my place, walk the rampart, visit the Guild hall and the tower museum, Visit the craft village with in the ancient walled city. Visit Peadar O Donnells bar to hear some Irish Music. Or just go shopping its all there.
Another one for a rainy day with its shopping and good eateries . It also has a park cinema and indoor play areas for kids.
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Letterkenny
Another one for a rainy day with its shopping and good eateries . It also has a park cinema and indoor play areas for kids.
Medical services
Brennans Pharmacy Creeslough
Main StreetNearest Pharmacy opening hours 9:30 to 6:00
Telephone 074 91 38610
Creeslough Health Centre
Main Street, Tel: 074 (91) 38388
Creeslough,
Co Donegal.
Creeslough Health Centre
Creeslough Health Centre
Main Street, Tel: 074 (91) 38388
Creeslough,
Co Donegal.
Dunfanaghy Health Centre
Pound StreetPound Street, Tel: 074 (91) 36527
Dunfanaghy,
Co Donegal.