Guidebook for Dunkineely
Food Scene
Nancy's
Front StreetTraditional pub and sea food restaurant with a cosy atmosphere.
Lovely place with a cost atmosphere which is ideal for breakfast or lunch. The cream cakes are a must.
12 locals recommend
Blueberry Tea Room and
Castle StreetLovely place with a cost atmosphere which is ideal for breakfast or lunch. The cream cakes are a must.
Drinks & Nightlife
McIntyre's Bar
Main StThe traditional music session on Wednesday nights is fantastic.
Tara Hotel
Main StreetModern bar with views over Killybegs harbour. Bar food also served.
Sightseeing
The seascapes are simply stunning and there is the Lighthouse, lots of beaches and secluded coves to explore, the ruins of McSwynes Castle, the old railway line, and miles of good walking routes.
11 locals recommend
Saint John's Point
The seascapes are simply stunning and there is the Lighthouse, lots of beaches and secluded coves to explore, the ruins of McSwynes Castle, the old railway line, and miles of good walking routes.
Spectacular sea cliffs with expansive views over the sea and surrounding mountains.
171 locals recommend
Slieve League
Spectacular sea cliffs with expansive views over the sea and surrounding mountains.
Essentials
Barrys of Bruckless is a small local supermarket with most things that you might need. They also supply fuel for your car and have a post office onsite.
BARRYS of BRUCKLESS
N56Barrys of Bruckless is a small local supermarket with most things that you might need. They also supply fuel for your car and have a post office onsite.
Floyd's MACE Dunkineely
N56Ideal for all your local grocery needs.
Parks & Nature
Very scenic area with options to walk in the forest, over the mountains or along the lake.
Lough Eske
Very scenic area with options to walk in the forest, over the mountains or along the lake.
Arts & Culture
Donegal Castle
11 Castle StA tour of Donegal Castle is must whilst in Donegal Town.
Within walking distance of the cottage and well worth exploring on your way along St. Johns Point.
Killaghtee Old Church, Cemetery, and Ancient Stone Slab Cross
Within walking distance of the cottage and well worth exploring on your way along St. Johns Point.
Ruins of Ballysaggart Monetary are here beside the old peer. This is not a well known tourist spot.
Ballysaggart
Ruins of Ballysaggart Monetary are here beside the old peer. This is not a well known tourist spot.
Shopping
Magee of Donegal
Iconic tweed shop in Donegal Town.
Loads of traditional crafts to choose from. There is also a nice coffee shop onsite if you wish to rest your feet.
16 locals recommend
Donegal Craft Village
Loads of traditional crafts to choose from. There is also a nice coffee shop onsite if you wish to rest your feet.