Deirdre's Guidebook

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Deirdre's Guidebook

Beach

Fintragh Blue Flag Beach is approx 3km from Killybegs. Lifeguards are on duty June-Sept (noon-1830). Please see below website for up to date lifeguard details. http://www.govisitdonegal.com/do/blueflag-beaches/fintragh-blue-flag-beach#.U5wOKvldWHI
Fintragh beach is a beautiful sandy beach. Safe place to walk with children. Fintragh holds a Blue Flag status.
Fintragh
Fintragh beach is a beautiful sandy beach. Safe place to walk with children. Fintragh holds a Blue Flag status.

Sightseeing

Historic Castle in Donegal Town. Various tours available.
44 locals recommend
Donegal Castle
11 Castle St
44 locals recommend
Historic Castle in Donegal Town. Various tours available.
Beautiful cliffs along the coast of Ireland. Scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
18 locals recommend
Slieve League Viewing Platform
Slieve League Avenue
18 locals recommend
Beautiful cliffs along the coast of Ireland. Scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Step back in time for an education on Irish history and culture
42 locals recommend
Glencolumbkille Folk Village
42 locals recommend
Step back in time for an education on Irish history and culture
Walk along the harbour and hopefully some of the big fishing boats will be in dock. Ireland’s safest, most sheltered deep water harbour.
8 locals recommend
Killybegs Harbour
8 locals recommend
Walk along the harbour and hopefully some of the big fishing boats will be in dock. Ireland’s safest, most sheltered deep water harbour.
Beautiful scenery
9 locals recommend
Blue Stack Mountains
9 locals recommend
Beautiful scenery
Place of pilgrimage. St Catherine’s Chapel in Killybegs recently refurbished. The large cross can be seen from the house. The cross acts as a beacon to welcome boats to the harbour.
St. Catherine's Well
Place of pilgrimage. St Catherine’s Chapel in Killybegs recently refurbished. The large cross can be seen from the house. The cross acts as a beacon to welcome boats to the harbour.
Great entertainment. Lovely way to explore around Donegal Bay
24 locals recommend
Donegal Bay Waterbus
Quay Street
24 locals recommend
Great entertainment. Lovely way to explore around Donegal Bay

Food scene

Friendly service and good food.
Bay View Hotel
Main Street
Friendly service and good food.
Good food. Great views of the harbour
10 locals recommend
Tara Hotel
Main Street
10 locals recommend
Good food. Great views of the harbour
Fresh seafood to take away.
18 locals recommend
Killybegs seafood shack
Shore Road
18 locals recommend
Fresh seafood to take away.
Beautiful food and a great view!
21 locals recommend
Ahoy Cafe
Shore Road
21 locals recommend
Beautiful food and a great view!