Kevin's Guidebook
Sightseeing
I went here years ago with some freinds and it took me by surprise how peaceful it was. So much history on my doorstep growing up and I only learnt about it in my late teens.
Doon Fort
I went here years ago with some freinds and it took me by surprise how peaceful it was. So much history on my doorstep growing up and I only learnt about it in my late teens.
Absolutely stunning, the ferry from Burtonport out to the island is just majestic. Its reallyworth a day trip.
24 locals recommend
Arranmore
Absolutely stunning, the ferry from Burtonport out to the island is just majestic. Its reallyworth a day trip.
Miles and Miles of sand and the waves are brilliant. You could be the only person on this beach. One of my favourite beaches and recently voted in the top 3 wild swims in Ireland and UK.
14 locals recommend
Dooey Beach
Miles and Miles of sand and the waves are brilliant. You could be the only person on this beach. One of my favourite beaches and recently voted in the top 3 wild swims in Ireland and UK.
Love this beach, so safe and Miles golden sand for a stroll. When the tide is you can walk out to Inniskeel Island. Public toilets and Lifeguardin summer, lovely cafe nearby.
7 locals recommend
Narin/Portnoo Beach
Love this beach, so safe and Miles golden sand for a stroll. When the tide is you can walk out to Inniskeel Island. Public toilets and Lifeguardin summer, lovely cafe nearby.
Just wow....unbelievable views from these cliffs, first this hike years will before the visitor centre/ cafe and carpark came along.
171 locals recommend
Slieve League
Just wow....unbelievable views from these cliffs, first this hike years will before the visitor centre/ cafe and carpark came along.
What a view of the swilly from up here..This Ring Fort is huge.. imagine this was built thousands of years ago.
58 locals recommend
Grianan Of Aileach
What a view of the swilly from up here..This Ring Fort is huge.. imagine this was built thousands of years ago.
The drive down from Ardara down to to this waterfall is just gorgeous. Then get the waterfall and it's wow. Park in the carpark and the waterfall is just there, after a heavy spell of rain theeaterfall is really spectacular,If you carry on past this waterfall you get to Maghera beach and caves. This one of favourite drives and up the hills to Glencolmkille.
40 locals recommend
Assaranca Waterfall
The drive down from Ardara down to to this waterfall is just gorgeous. Then get the waterfall and it's wow. Park in the carpark and the waterfall is just there, after a heavy spell of rain theeaterfall is really spectacular,If you carry on past this waterfall you get to Maghera beach and caves. This one of favourite drives and up the hills to Glencolmkille.
Lovely beach and the caves are great toexplore when the tides are right.
16 locals recommend
Maghera Beach
Lovely beach and the caves are great toexplore when the tides are right.
Gorgeous drive out from Narin Portnoo to beautiful location. Lovely tiny beaches and great rock pools for exploring
8 locals recommend
Rossbeg
Gorgeous drive out from Narin Portnoo to beautiful location. Lovely tiny beaches and great rock pools for exploring
The Corner House
Main StreetGreat pub with traditional music
Food Scene
We stopped off here in the summer enroute to Slieve League and we where nit disappointed.
The Rusty Mackerel
Teelin RoadFantastic bar, lovely food, really cosy.
Lovely to off for a bite to eat or a drink in the heart of the local village if Glenties.
8 locals recommend
Highlands Hotel
Main StreetLovely to off for a bite to eat or a drink in the heart of the local village if Glenties.
Boathouse Restaurant
Main StreetFantastic high end food.Itsxwell worth a visit.
Waterfront Hotel
Mill RoadLovely food at a good price overlooking Dungloe Bay.
The Thatch Bar & Restaurant
Main StreetLovely pub grub in the heart of the village
Really old authentic bar with a lovely pint of Guinness. Great seafood in here.
44 locals recommend
Nancy's
Front StreetReally old authentic bar with a lovely pint of Guinness. Great seafood in here.
Fantastic cafe in the heart of Ardara. All homemade desserts and cakesandthe seafood chowder is excellent
The Courthouse Restaurant
Fantastic cafe in the heart of Ardara. All homemade desserts and cakesandthe seafood chowder is excellent
Great seafood in this cosy bar just by pier of Burtonport. why not get something to eat here your to Aranmore Island. We have eaten many as times over years
20 locals recommend
The Lobster Pot
Great seafood in this cosy bar just by pier of Burtonport. why not get something to eat here your to Aranmore Island. We have eaten many as times over years
The popcorn and hot chocolates are the best.. That's my kids say... the coffee, sandwiches and homemade treats are not bad either. oh .. forgot the local ice-cream and selection is fab.
Pirates of the Coffeebean
The popcorn and hot chocolates are the best.. That's my kids say... the coffee, sandwiches and homemade treats are not bad either. oh .. forgot the local ice-cream and selection is fab.
The Wheelhouse Cafe
Lovely fresh cafe on the outskirts of Burtonport. Great menu.
The best fish chips around... the scampi is fab too..All freshly made. Be prepared to wait in the busy holiday season.
18 locals recommend
Killybegs seafood shack
Shore RoadThe best fish chips around... the scampi is fab too..All freshly made. Be prepared to wait in the busy holiday season.
Elliotts Traditional Irish Bar
A great traditional pub..
Ali's Char Bar
Main StreetGreat salads, kebabs, lovely chips and huge portions. Everything is freshly made.
Jim's Cafe
Main StreetAgreat family run chip shop / cafe. Nice sit in area.
Neighbourhoods
Ardara
A lovely little village with shops and cafes.
Shop
Some beautiful crafts, Art, pottery, jewellery,local tweeds in lovely shop all made by local designers
Donegal designer Makers
Front streetSome beautiful crafts, Art, pottery, jewellery,local tweeds in lovely shop all made by local designers
A brilliant grocery shop stocked with everything you might need and more, post office inside also.
MACE Portnoo
A brilliant grocery shop stocked with everything you might need and more, post office inside also.