Guidebook for Barnesmore
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Pint of Guinness, cozy atmosphere... usually live music on Friday nights!
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The Forge
7 Meetinghouse StGreat Pint of Guinness, cozy atmosphere... usually live music on Friday nights!
A huge pub with great live music and a late license -- always hopping.... not for a quiet drink!
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McCafferty's Bar, Donegal Town
R267A huge pub with great live music and a late license -- always hopping.... not for a quiet drink!
Food Scene
Walk through the doors as a local or a passer-by and be welcomed by our friendly staff. Enjoy Donegal’s Best Pint of Guinness in the old bar or a freshly prepared, home cooked meal from our Executive Chef Team; Chris McMenamin & Colin McKee in one of our newly decorated dining spaces.
Biddy's O'Barnes
Walk through the doors as a local or a passer-by and be welcomed by our friendly staff. Enjoy Donegal’s Best Pint of Guinness in the old bar or a freshly prepared, home cooked meal from our Executive Chef Team; Chris McMenamin & Colin McKee in one of our newly decorated dining spaces.
Lovely Italian Restaurant great for a romantic night out.
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La Bella Donna Restaurant
2 Bridge StLovely Italian Restaurant great for a romantic night out.
This waterside restaurant offers stunning views of Donegal Bay and of Bell’s Isle in a cosy
contemporary environment with west-facing windows which frame a beautiful Donegal sunset out over the bay.
Award winning chef owners and managers Debbie O Reilly and Jo Roarty will greet you with a warm Donegal welcome with their emphasis on championing local produce, maintaining sustainability and an ethos of delivering nutritious, flavoursome food at affordable prices in a casual friendly atmosphere.
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Quay West Restaurant Donegal Town
Quay StreetThis waterside restaurant offers stunning views of Donegal Bay and of Bell’s Isle in a cosy
contemporary environment with west-facing windows which frame a beautiful Donegal sunset out over the bay.
Award winning chef owners and managers Debbie O Reilly and Jo Roarty will greet you with a warm Donegal welcome with their emphasis on championing local produce, maintaining sustainability and an ethos of delivering nutritious, flavoursome food at affordable prices in a casual friendly atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
(1 hr drive)
Stunning views and a castle (access by guided tour only) Cars are not allowed beyond the Glenveagh Visitor Centre but you can walk or cycle along lakeside (3.6km route) to the castle, or take the shuttle bus (every 15 minutes) for a small charge. There are also a few unique garden areas, like the Japanese Zen garden and a rose garden as well as a lovely café.
W: http://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/ T: +353 76 1002537
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Glenveagh National Park Visitor Center
(1 hr drive)
Stunning views and a castle (access by guided tour only) Cars are not allowed beyond the Glenveagh Visitor Centre but you can walk or cycle along lakeside (3.6km route) to the castle, or take the shuttle bus (every 15 minutes) for a small charge. There are also a few unique garden areas, like the Japanese Zen garden and a rose garden as well as a lovely café.
W: http://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/ T: +353 76 1002537
20 minutes drive
Beautiful, long stretch of beach with very little development around it, so be sure to pack a picnic. Dog-friendly.
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Murvagh Beach
20 minutes drive
Beautiful, long stretch of beach with very little development around it, so be sure to pack a picnic. Dog-friendly.
(45 minute drive)
Cliffs of Slieve League are among the highest in Europe, over 600m+ high. TIP: From Teelin road you are taken to the lower car park where you can park and walk the 1.5 to the viewpoint or you can drive to the upper car park through the gate (be sure to close the gate behind you) and walk from there. I recommended going early in the morning to avoid any crowds during the summer.
Slieve League Car Park
Sliabh Liag Road(45 minute drive)
Cliffs of Slieve League are among the highest in Europe, over 600m+ high. TIP: From Teelin road you are taken to the lower car park where you can park and walk the 1.5 to the viewpoint or you can drive to the upper car park through the gate (be sure to close the gate behind you) and walk from there. I recommended going early in the morning to avoid any crowds during the summer.
(25 minute drive) This blue flag beach is a popular beach with the Sandhouse hotel behind it, on one section you can drive on the beach, just be mindful of the tide to ensure you don’t get stuck!
This is a great spot for beginner surfers; there is a local surf shop behind the hotel for rentals or lessons.
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Rossnowlagh Beach
(25 minute drive) This blue flag beach is a popular beach with the Sandhouse hotel behind it, on one section you can drive on the beach, just be mindful of the tide to ensure you don’t get stuck!
This is a great spot for beginner surfers; there is a local surf shop behind the hotel for rentals or lessons.
Arts & Culture
Lovely little museums for any Railway Enthusiasts
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Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
Lovely little museums for any Railway Enthusiasts
Donegal Town.
Donegal Craft Village is situated just outside the historic town of Donegal on the road to Ballyshannon and Sligo. Established in 1985 the village has become a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in the county. There are six workshops clustered around a central courtyard. W: donegalcraftvillage.com
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Donegal Craft Village
Donegal Town.
Donegal Craft Village is situated just outside the historic town of Donegal on the road to Ballyshannon and Sligo. Established in 1985 the village has become a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in the county. There are six workshops clustered around a central courtyard. W: donegalcraftvillage.com
Lettekenny (39 min drive)
This is based in a fine old stone building, which was once part of Letterkenny Workhouse, which opened in 1845. The Museum houses a substantial collection of artefacts relating to the history and heritage of County Donegal. T: +353 74 9124613 W: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum
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Donegal County Museum
High RoadLettekenny (39 min drive)
This is based in a fine old stone building, which was once part of Letterkenny Workhouse, which opened in 1845. The Museum houses a substantial collection of artefacts relating to the history and heritage of County Donegal. T: +353 74 9124613 W: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum
Sightseeing
(12 min drive) Built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske has recently been renovated, and is open daily from Easter to mid-September, and Thursday to Monday for rest of year. Guided tours available.
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Kasteel van Donegal
11 Castle St(12 min drive) Built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske has recently been renovated, and is open daily from Easter to mid-September, and Thursday to Monday for rest of year. Guided tours available.
Shopping
Giftworld Limited
The DiamondLocally owned store with lots of lovely souvenirs.
Historic Donegal Company with stunning tweed items for sale.
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Magee of Donegal
Historic Donegal Company with stunning tweed items for sale.