Guidebook for Rathmullan
Parks & Nature
RATHMULLAN WOOD NATURE RESERVE- 10 minute drive from Caoghlan Cottage)
Rathmullan Wood Nature Reserve located in County Donegal in the north west of Ireland is a 33ha Reserve and a great example of an old oak woodland. The other main tree species are holly, hazel and downy birch. However, on first entering the woodland you are struck by the extent and individual size of the beech trees. It is a great spot for wildlife and bird watching with diverse Birdlife in the wood. From the colourful Jays to the agile Treecreepers, you also have Raven, Buzzard and Sparrowhawk all breeding within or close to the woodland, while Wood Pigeon and Blue and Long-tailed Tits are regularly encountered on a walk.
Rathmullan Wood
RATHMULLAN WOOD NATURE RESERVE- 10 minute drive from Caoghlan Cottage)
Rathmullan Wood Nature Reserve located in County Donegal in the north west of Ireland is a 33ha Reserve and a great example of an old oak woodland. The other main tree species are holly, hazel and downy birch. However, on first entering the woodland you are struck by the extent and individual size of the beech trees. It is a great spot for wildlife and bird watching with diverse Birdlife in the wood. From the colourful Jays to the agile Treecreepers, you also have Raven, Buzzard and Sparrowhawk all breeding within or close to the woodland, while Wood Pigeon and Blue and Long-tailed Tits are regularly encountered on a walk.
MOUNT ERRIGAL AND POISON GLEN Approx 50 minutes by car - Mount Errigal and the Poison Glen in the nearby Derryveagh Mountain range are two of the more popular and scenic areas for hill-walking and mountaineering. -The nearby Dunlewey Centre located at the base of Mount Errigal offers a variety of activities including go-karting, lake cruising, pony and trap excursions and exhibitions of some of the old traditions such as tweed weaving.
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Errigal Mountain
MOUNT ERRIGAL AND POISON GLEN Approx 50 minutes by car - Mount Errigal and the Poison Glen in the nearby Derryveagh Mountain range are two of the more popular and scenic areas for hill-walking and mountaineering. -The nearby Dunlewey Centre located at the base of Mount Errigal offers a variety of activities including go-karting, lake cruising, pony and trap excursions and exhibitions of some of the old traditions such as tweed weaving.
DOE CASTLE & GARTAN Approx 50 minutes by car - Doe Castle (once home of the O'Donnell Chieftains), Gartan (the birthplace of St Colmcille) and the religious site of Doon well. Gartan is also home to the popular Gartan Outdoor Education Centre. It is set on an 87 acres estate and offers a variety of supervised excursions and courses including mountain climbing, rock climbing, hill-walking surfing, sea kayaking and white-water kayaking; NOTE: (Glenveagh, Errigal and Doe Castle are all within close proximity of each other) ”
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Doe Castle
DOE CASTLE & GARTAN Approx 50 minutes by car - Doe Castle (once home of the O'Donnell Chieftains), Gartan (the birthplace of St Colmcille) and the religious site of Doon well. Gartan is also home to the popular Gartan Outdoor Education Centre. It is set on an 87 acres estate and offers a variety of supervised excursions and courses including mountain climbing, rock climbing, hill-walking surfing, sea kayaking and white-water kayaking; NOTE: (Glenveagh, Errigal and Doe Castle are all within close proximity of each other) ”
Slieve League, sometimes Slieve Leag or Slieve Liag (Irish: Sliabh Liag),[1] is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland. At 601 metres (1,972 ft), it is the highest sea cliffs in europe.
The Belfast naturalist Robert Lloyd Praeger wrote in 1939:
A tall mountain of nearly 2000 feet, precipitous on its northern side, has been devoured by the sea till the southern face forms a precipice likewise, descending on this side right into the Atlantic from the long knife-edge which forms the summit. The traverse of this ridge, the "One Man's Path", is one of the most remarkable walks to be found in Ireland - not actually dangerous, but needing a good head and careful progress on a stormy day....The northern precipice, which drops 1500 feet into the coomb surrounding the Little Lough Agh, harbours the majority of the alpine plants of Slieve League, the most varied group of alpines to be found anywhere in Donegal.[2]
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Slieve League
Slieve League, sometimes Slieve Leag or Slieve Liag (Irish: Sliabh Liag),[1] is a mountain on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal, Ireland. At 601 metres (1,972 ft), it is the highest sea cliffs in europe.
The Belfast naturalist Robert Lloyd Praeger wrote in 1939:
A tall mountain of nearly 2000 feet, precipitous on its northern side, has been devoured by the sea till the southern face forms a precipice likewise, descending on this side right into the Atlantic from the long knife-edge which forms the summit. The traverse of this ridge, the "One Man's Path", is one of the most remarkable walks to be found in Ireland - not actually dangerous, but needing a good head and careful progress on a stormy day....The northern precipice, which drops 1500 feet into the coomb surrounding the Little Lough Agh, harbours the majority of the alpine plants of Slieve League, the most varied group of alpines to be found anywhere in Donegal.[2]
Food Scene
LOCAL EATERIES, DRINKS & ENTERTAINMENT
RATHMULLAN – it’s not big, but it punches well above its weight! For a place its size, the pretty little seaside village of Rathmullan really does have a lot to offer.
All the below places are located in the village and within walking distance of each other....
BEACHCOMBER BAR – serves very reasonably priced Pub Grub – excellent views of the Swilly from the Balcony here!
For drinks and the local ‘craic’ you have the choice of 4 pubs in the village such as the White Harte, Beachcomber Bar, Paddy Mor’s (big paddy’s) and Peadar Mac’s (all within walking distance within the village).
The SALT ‘N BATTER chipper is the best in Donegal, possibly even the best anywhere on Ireland’s northern coast.
BELLES KITCHEN BISTRO - serves superb lunches and early evening food.
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Beachcomber Bar
11 Kerrs BayLOCAL EATERIES, DRINKS & ENTERTAINMENT
RATHMULLAN – it’s not big, but it punches well above its weight! For a place its size, the pretty little seaside village of Rathmullan really does have a lot to offer.
All the below places are located in the village and within walking distance of each other....
BEACHCOMBER BAR – serves very reasonably priced Pub Grub – excellent views of the Swilly from the Balcony here!
For drinks and the local ‘craic’ you have the choice of 4 pubs in the village such as the White Harte, Beachcomber Bar, Paddy Mor’s (big paddy’s) and Peadar Mac’s (all within walking distance within the village).
The SALT ‘N BATTER chipper is the best in Donegal, possibly even the best anywhere on Ireland’s northern coast.
BELLES KITCHEN BISTRO - serves superb lunches and early evening food.
RATHMULLAN HOUSE – WEEPING ELM RESTAURANT – more formal eating and pricier than the rest but a nice treat!
More reasonable priced fare….. is THE TAP ROOM AND CELLAR BAR also located at Rathmullan House serves excellent wood fired pizzas freshly cooked and local Kinnegar farmhouse beers.
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Rathmullan House Hotel
Rathmullan TerraceRATHMULLAN HOUSE – WEEPING ELM RESTAURANT – more formal eating and pricier than the rest but a nice treat!
More reasonable priced fare….. is THE TAP ROOM AND CELLAR BAR also located at Rathmullan House serves excellent wood fired pizzas freshly cooked and local Kinnegar farmhouse beers.
RIPPLES RESTAURANT, Bar Food and Restaurant Kerrykeel Ripples Restaurant is situated on the shores of Mulroy Bay (going over the back road/mountain road from Caoghlan Cottage it’s a 7 – 10 min drive) to Kerrykeel, County Donegal. (Lovely views of Mulroy Bay from the restaurant) and nice mountain road to hike or drive along. ”
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Ripples Restaurant
RIPPLES RESTAURANT, Bar Food and Restaurant Kerrykeel Ripples Restaurant is situated on the shores of Mulroy Bay (going over the back road/mountain road from Caoghlan Cottage it’s a 7 – 10 min drive) to Kerrykeel, County Donegal. (Lovely views of Mulroy Bay from the restaurant) and nice mountain road to hike or drive along. ”
From Caoghlan Cottage and along the Wild Atlantic Way (not far from Ballymastocker Bay – 5 minute drive) is SARAH’s Restaurant & Stores Pub, The Pier, Portsalon
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The Pier Restaurant
From Caoghlan Cottage and along the Wild Atlantic Way (not far from Ballymastocker Bay – 5 minute drive) is SARAH’s Restaurant & Stores Pub, The Pier, Portsalon
Sightseeing
BALLYMASTOCKER BAY (15 mins drive from Caoghlan Cottage)
The beach is huge, stretching all the way from Portsalon to the steep Knockalla coast road. A drive, or a walk up the hairpin bends of the Knockalla coast road brings you to two viewing points from which to view this spectacular beach, the first half to two thirds of the way up and the second at the very top of the road. From the top the views are not only spectacular but also a bit dizzying for those who have a fear of heights.
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Ballymastocker Beach
R268BALLYMASTOCKER BAY (15 mins drive from Caoghlan Cottage)
The beach is huge, stretching all the way from Portsalon to the steep Knockalla coast road. A drive, or a walk up the hairpin bends of the Knockalla coast road brings you to two viewing points from which to view this spectacular beach, the first half to two thirds of the way up and the second at the very top of the road. From the top the views are not only spectacular but also a bit dizzying for those who have a fear of heights.
FANAD HEAD LIGHTHOUSE (25 mins drive from Caoghlan Cottage – passing Ballymastocker Bay on the way)
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Cionn Fhánada on the Fanad Peninsula lies between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal. The Fanad Head lighthouse sits on the western shore of the Peninsula.
It can be accessed on road via the Knockalla Coast Road with its panoramic views across the estuary looking towards the Inishowen Peninsula and the Atlantic Ocean. As the road ascends you are greeted at the top by one of the most splendid views in Ireland. Looking down on Portsalon and Ballymastocker Bay it is no surprise that this beach has been voted 2nd most beautiful beach in the world. A haven for water sport enthusiast, golfers and walkers alike, it offers it all.
Fanad Head lighthouse sits on the western shore of the Peninsula and was voted the world's 2nd most beautiful lighthouse after Lindau Lighthouse in Germany by Metal Floss in 2013. The Lighthouse is the second most Northerly lighthouse in the Republic of Ireland and locals say that Fanad Head lighthouse is slightly higher than the Eiffel Tower, however, I think it depends on the wind!
From the lighthouse carpark you can stroll along the headland in awe of the high waves and the Wild Atlantic Way's most rugged stretch of coastline. With the backdrop of the lighthouse its an ideal photo opportunity for the holiday album.
Cionn Fhánada and lighthouse can also be viewed from the sea with Rathmullan Charters who operate sightseeing and historical tours as well as bird, sea watching and relaxing evening cruises along Lough Swilly from their base in Rathmullan.
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Fanad Head Lighthouse
FANAD HEAD LIGHTHOUSE (25 mins drive from Caoghlan Cottage – passing Ballymastocker Bay on the way)
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Cionn Fhánada on the Fanad Peninsula lies between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay on the north coast of County Donegal. The Fanad Head lighthouse sits on the western shore of the Peninsula.
It can be accessed on road via the Knockalla Coast Road with its panoramic views across the estuary looking towards the Inishowen Peninsula and the Atlantic Ocean. As the road ascends you are greeted at the top by one of the most splendid views in Ireland. Looking down on Portsalon and Ballymastocker Bay it is no surprise that this beach has been voted 2nd most beautiful beach in the world. A haven for water sport enthusiast, golfers and walkers alike, it offers it all.
Fanad Head lighthouse sits on the western shore of the Peninsula and was voted the world's 2nd most beautiful lighthouse after Lindau Lighthouse in Germany by Metal Floss in 2013. The Lighthouse is the second most Northerly lighthouse in the Republic of Ireland and locals say that Fanad Head lighthouse is slightly higher than the Eiffel Tower, however, I think it depends on the wind!
From the lighthouse carpark you can stroll along the headland in awe of the high waves and the Wild Atlantic Way's most rugged stretch of coastline. With the backdrop of the lighthouse its an ideal photo opportunity for the holiday album.
Cionn Fhánada and lighthouse can also be viewed from the sea with Rathmullan Charters who operate sightseeing and historical tours as well as bird, sea watching and relaxing evening cruises along Lough Swilly from their base in Rathmullan.
The circuit of Malin will take you past the Radio Station; built in 1910, and round the coast to Banba’s crown, the most northerly tip of Ireland. (Banba was one of the mythical queens of Ireland). “The Tower” was built in 1905 and used as a Lloyds Signal Station. Natural attractions along the cliff edge include a spectacular subterranean cavern know as “Hell’s Hole” and natural arch call the “Devils Bridge”. On a good day the Scottish coast line and nearby Inishrahall Island are visible.
Above Banba's Crown to the east lies Ballyhillion beach, a unique raised beach system of international scientific importance. The very distinct shorelines show the changing relationship between the sea and the land from the time the glaciers began to melt, some 15,000 years ago. At that time County Donegal was depressed by the weight of an immense ice sheet, so the level of the sea, relative to today's shore, was up to 80 feet higher than today.
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Malin Head
The circuit of Malin will take you past the Radio Station; built in 1910, and round the coast to Banba’s crown, the most northerly tip of Ireland. (Banba was one of the mythical queens of Ireland). “The Tower” was built in 1905 and used as a Lloyds Signal Station. Natural attractions along the cliff edge include a spectacular subterranean cavern know as “Hell’s Hole” and natural arch call the “Devils Bridge”. On a good day the Scottish coast line and nearby Inishrahall Island are visible.
Above Banba's Crown to the east lies Ballyhillion beach, a unique raised beach system of international scientific importance. The very distinct shorelines show the changing relationship between the sea and the land from the time the glaciers began to melt, some 15,000 years ago. At that time County Donegal was depressed by the weight of an immense ice sheet, so the level of the sea, relative to today's shore, was up to 80 feet higher than today.
Inishowen Sea Coast
The Sea Coast of Inishowen is long and varied. The Atlantic Coastline around Malin Head in the north has a different community of wildlife to the more sheltered coastline in Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly
Malin Head is the most northerly point of the Irish mainland but to the North East lies the small island of Inishtrahull. This island has the oldest rocks in Ireland and is closer in rock type to Greenland. A small community of fishermen and their families lived here until the early 1900's and a manned Lighthouse only became automatic over twenty years ago. Now the island is left to the birds and the Grey Seals that breed on nearby rocky islets.
Eider Duck nest among the gravestones on Inishtrahull and are common around the rocky coast of Malin Head. In the Summer you will see the large white seabird with black wing tips, the Gannet making spectacular dives for fish from a height of 30 meters or more. These birds come to feed from their nearest nesting colonies in the western isles of Scotland and will later regurgitate the fish to feed their young. Malin Head is a good point to look out for migrating seabirds in Autumn and Spring. Manx Shearwaters pass in large numbers in Autumn to spend the winter off the coast of South America.
Birds that nest on the cliffs of North Inishowen include the Shag, Guillemot, Fulmer and Kittiwake. The Fulmer looks like a seagull but is related to the Albatross which can be seen in its stiff wing flight. Fulmars were rare in Ireland but is thought to have benefited from the waste products of the fishing industry. An easy place to see Fulmars nesting is beside the car park at Dunree Fort Military Museum ( where is also a small museum showing the wildlife of the peninsula). They can also be seen at Culdaff and at Malin Head. Rock Doves which are wild ancestors of city pigeons nest on ledges of sea caves. The Chough is a rare bird of the crow family slender red bill and red legs.
Another bird seen around the coastline is the Oystercatcher. These black and white birds with long red bills and legs have a distinctive "peep peep" call. A similar looking but much smaller winter visitor is the Turnstone which gets its name from its habit of turning over small stones in its search for small shellfish. Another small black and white bird is the Ringed Plover which is almost invisible among the beach shingle and pebbles until it does it's distinctive burst of running, and when you move closer they then fly away in a flock.
There are plenty of other creatures of interest on the coast in addition to birds. The twice daily withdrawal of the sea reveals a large community of animals, especially on rocky coasts, that live in their particular niche. The most apparent at low tide covering nearly every rock surface are Barnacles. These crustaceans related to shrimps and crabs. If you look closely at the top of the shell is a "trapdoor" which opens when the tide comes in and it's feathery legs extend out to trap drifting plankton. The large conical shaped shellfish among the barnacle are limpets which move around grazing minute plant life from the rocks but always return to the same spot when the tide returns. The snail-like shellfish common the rocky beaches are Winkles of which there are various species at different zones of the beach. Whelks are similar to winkles but with a more pointed shell. These shellfish are carnivores. Among the shells washed up on the beach you will find many with a small neat hole that has been drilled by a whelk.
A short time spent looking in a rock pool will reveal a wealth of different creatures. The Hermit crab does not have the hard body shell of other crabs and has to inhabit an empty whelk shell. As it grows larger it has to move house and find a bigger shell each time. Sea Anemones are like bright red plants attached to rocks but are actually animals related to jellyfish and capture small creatures with their stinging tentacles.
Many of the shells found on the beach such as Razor Shell, Cockle, Tellins and Sand Gaspers spend there lives submerged in the sand with only their siphons protruding above to extract food particles from the water.
From time to time some unusual animals are washed up on the beaches of Inishowen. In the last few years two species of the rare sea turtle Kemp's Ridley have been found at Ballyliffin and Dunree beaches. This turtle only breeds in a small area of the Gulf of Mexico and there only a few thousand of them left. A few Leatherback Turtles have also turned up. The leatherback turtle is the largest in the world, and grow to about 2 metres long. A Sperm Whale is among the sea mammals periodically beached, and in the1970's a Killer Whale swam right up the Foyle to the centre of Derry City.
Inishowen Business Services
Shore RoadInishowen Sea Coast
The Sea Coast of Inishowen is long and varied. The Atlantic Coastline around Malin Head in the north has a different community of wildlife to the more sheltered coastline in Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly
Malin Head is the most northerly point of the Irish mainland but to the North East lies the small island of Inishtrahull. This island has the oldest rocks in Ireland and is closer in rock type to Greenland. A small community of fishermen and their families lived here until the early 1900's and a manned Lighthouse only became automatic over twenty years ago. Now the island is left to the birds and the Grey Seals that breed on nearby rocky islets.
Eider Duck nest among the gravestones on Inishtrahull and are common around the rocky coast of Malin Head. In the Summer you will see the large white seabird with black wing tips, the Gannet making spectacular dives for fish from a height of 30 meters or more. These birds come to feed from their nearest nesting colonies in the western isles of Scotland and will later regurgitate the fish to feed their young. Malin Head is a good point to look out for migrating seabirds in Autumn and Spring. Manx Shearwaters pass in large numbers in Autumn to spend the winter off the coast of South America.
Birds that nest on the cliffs of North Inishowen include the Shag, Guillemot, Fulmer and Kittiwake. The Fulmer looks like a seagull but is related to the Albatross which can be seen in its stiff wing flight. Fulmars were rare in Ireland but is thought to have benefited from the waste products of the fishing industry. An easy place to see Fulmars nesting is beside the car park at Dunree Fort Military Museum ( where is also a small museum showing the wildlife of the peninsula). They can also be seen at Culdaff and at Malin Head. Rock Doves which are wild ancestors of city pigeons nest on ledges of sea caves. The Chough is a rare bird of the crow family slender red bill and red legs.
Another bird seen around the coastline is the Oystercatcher. These black and white birds with long red bills and legs have a distinctive "peep peep" call. A similar looking but much smaller winter visitor is the Turnstone which gets its name from its habit of turning over small stones in its search for small shellfish. Another small black and white bird is the Ringed Plover which is almost invisible among the beach shingle and pebbles until it does it's distinctive burst of running, and when you move closer they then fly away in a flock.
There are plenty of other creatures of interest on the coast in addition to birds. The twice daily withdrawal of the sea reveals a large community of animals, especially on rocky coasts, that live in their particular niche. The most apparent at low tide covering nearly every rock surface are Barnacles. These crustaceans related to shrimps and crabs. If you look closely at the top of the shell is a "trapdoor" which opens when the tide comes in and it's feathery legs extend out to trap drifting plankton. The large conical shaped shellfish among the barnacle are limpets which move around grazing minute plant life from the rocks but always return to the same spot when the tide returns. The snail-like shellfish common the rocky beaches are Winkles of which there are various species at different zones of the beach. Whelks are similar to winkles but with a more pointed shell. These shellfish are carnivores. Among the shells washed up on the beach you will find many with a small neat hole that has been drilled by a whelk.
A short time spent looking in a rock pool will reveal a wealth of different creatures. The Hermit crab does not have the hard body shell of other crabs and has to inhabit an empty whelk shell. As it grows larger it has to move house and find a bigger shell each time. Sea Anemones are like bright red plants attached to rocks but are actually animals related to jellyfish and capture small creatures with their stinging tentacles.
Many of the shells found on the beach such as Razor Shell, Cockle, Tellins and Sand Gaspers spend there lives submerged in the sand with only their siphons protruding above to extract food particles from the water.
From time to time some unusual animals are washed up on the beaches of Inishowen. In the last few years two species of the rare sea turtle Kemp's Ridley have been found at Ballyliffin and Dunree beaches. This turtle only breeds in a small area of the Gulf of Mexico and there only a few thousand of them left. A few Leatherback Turtles have also turned up. The leatherback turtle is the largest in the world, and grow to about 2 metres long. A Sperm Whale is among the sea mammals periodically beached, and in the1970's a Killer Whale swam right up the Foyle to the centre of Derry City.
THINGS TO DO & VISIT!
ADVENTURE ONE
Provides surf lessons and coaching for surfers of all abilities from beginner to advanced surfers from age 8 upwards.Kids surfing camps also available. We are open all year round. And if its not your first time on a surf board, join us on our improver/intermediate surfers Package.
Our Stand Up Paddle Boarding has been very popular over the last number of years,Stand up paddle boarding is a some what new craze, Basically stand up paddle boarding (SUP) uses a surf style board and a long paddle. In that regard it is a cross between canoeing and surfing and very fun.
CONTACT
We have recently opened a small shop along the shore front in Rathmullan, Pop in and say Aloha!
Adventure One Surf School
4 Pier Rd, Rathmullan, Co Donegal
Tel: +353 (0)87 628 5565
Email : luke@adventureone.net
RATHMULLAN SAILING AND WATERSPORTS
We have pretty simple goals here at The Rathmullan Sailing and Watersports School – to provide people with a fun, safe, and exciting environment for participating in watersports.
We’re a not-for-profit community-based initiative of the Rathmullan and District Resource Centre and an Irish Sailing Association (ISA) accredited Training Centre.
Our Waters
Lough Swilly is perfect for all types of watersports – sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, powerboating, sea angling, diving. You name it, and the conditions here are ideal for it.
The Swilly is a long, sheltered finger of water wedged between Inishowen and Fanad, two wonderfully wild and beautiful peninsulas on Donegal’s northern coast. It’s small enough for beginners to feel comfortable getting on the water, and big enough for the more advanced to explore and test their skills. We plan our courses to take the best advantage of the Swilly’s tremendous natural assets.
CONTACT: Aengus on 086 8123019 or email: rathmullansailing@gmail.com
RATHMULLAN CHARTERS
Lough Swilly is a sheltered sea lough stretching from its mouth at fanad head, inland some 20 miles to Letterkenny. A British navel base during both the world wars, Lough Swilly has a long and interesting history.
It is in this magnificent setting that we provide a variety of lough tours from sightseeing and historical tours to bird and seal watching and relaxing evening cruises.
You will visit the site of "The Flight of the Earls" Dunree, Fanad head lighthouse, Knockalla caves and Macamish fort and enjoy the spectacular scenery that is "Lough Swilly".
We also offer day trips to Tory island, a unique offshore island with some rare bird life and great views of the mainland.
We want your trip to be a memorable one and we will be happy to cater for your particular requirements.
CONTACT:
Angela Crerand
Rathmullan
Co. Donegal Tel: 074-9158131
Mobile 0872480132 Email: rathmullancharters@eircom.net
RATHMULLAN WOOD NATURE RESERVE
Rathmullan Wood Nature Reserve located in County Donegal in the north west of Ireland is a 33ha Reserve and a great example of an old oak woodland. The other main tree species are holly, hazel and downy birch. However, on first entering the woodland you are struck by the extent and individual size of the beech trees. It is a great spot for wildlife and bird watching with diverse Birdlife in the wood. From the colourful Jays to the agile Treecreepers, you also have Raven, Buzzard and Sparrowhawk all breeding within or close to the woodland, while Wood Pigeon and Blue and Long-tailed Tits are regularly encountered on a walk.
TOUR OF KINNEGAR BREWERY, RATHMULLAN
Kinnegar Brewing Ltd
Aughavannon, Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland
Email info@kinnegarbrewing.ie
Telephone +353 74 915 8874
Twitter @kinnegarbrewing
RATHMULLAN PHARMACY
Located in the village next door to Belles Kitchen Bistro and Salt and Batter Chippie
HEALTH CENTRE
Located across the road from Pharmacy
LOCAL GROCERY SHOP
Carberry's shop located close to entering the village from the direction of Ramelton.
BUTCHERS
Located across the road from Carberry's grocery shop.
ALFIE'S VINTAGE & CURIOSITY SHOP
Located approx. 20 meters from Carberry's shop
POST OFFICE
Located approx. 20 meters from Alfie's vintage shop.
Other activities and amenities located - check out rathmullan.net
Rathmullan
THINGS TO DO & VISIT!
ADVENTURE ONE
Provides surf lessons and coaching for surfers of all abilities from beginner to advanced surfers from age 8 upwards.Kids surfing camps also available. We are open all year round. And if its not your first time on a surf board, join us on our improver/intermediate surfers Package.
Our Stand Up Paddle Boarding has been very popular over the last number of years,Stand up paddle boarding is a some what new craze, Basically stand up paddle boarding (SUP) uses a surf style board and a long paddle. In that regard it is a cross between canoeing and surfing and very fun.
CONTACT
We have recently opened a small shop along the shore front in Rathmullan, Pop in and say Aloha!
Adventure One Surf School
4 Pier Rd, Rathmullan, Co Donegal
Tel: +353 (0)87 628 5565
Email : luke@adventureone.net
RATHMULLAN SAILING AND WATERSPORTS
We have pretty simple goals here at The Rathmullan Sailing and Watersports School – to provide people with a fun, safe, and exciting environment for participating in watersports.
We’re a not-for-profit community-based initiative of the Rathmullan and District Resource Centre and an Irish Sailing Association (ISA) accredited Training Centre.
Our Waters
Lough Swilly is perfect for all types of watersports – sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, powerboating, sea angling, diving. You name it, and the conditions here are ideal for it.
The Swilly is a long, sheltered finger of water wedged between Inishowen and Fanad, two wonderfully wild and beautiful peninsulas on Donegal’s northern coast. It’s small enough for beginners to feel comfortable getting on the water, and big enough for the more advanced to explore and test their skills. We plan our courses to take the best advantage of the Swilly’s tremendous natural assets.
CONTACT: Aengus on 086 8123019 or email: rathmullansailing@gmail.com
RATHMULLAN CHARTERS
Lough Swilly is a sheltered sea lough stretching from its mouth at fanad head, inland some 20 miles to Letterkenny. A British navel base during both the world wars, Lough Swilly has a long and interesting history.
It is in this magnificent setting that we provide a variety of lough tours from sightseeing and historical tours to bird and seal watching and relaxing evening cruises.
You will visit the site of "The Flight of the Earls" Dunree, Fanad head lighthouse, Knockalla caves and Macamish fort and enjoy the spectacular scenery that is "Lough Swilly".
We also offer day trips to Tory island, a unique offshore island with some rare bird life and great views of the mainland.
We want your trip to be a memorable one and we will be happy to cater for your particular requirements.
CONTACT:
Angela Crerand
Rathmullan
Co. Donegal Tel: 074-9158131
Mobile 0872480132 Email: rathmullancharters@eircom.net
RATHMULLAN WOOD NATURE RESERVE
Rathmullan Wood Nature Reserve located in County Donegal in the north west of Ireland is a 33ha Reserve and a great example of an old oak woodland. The other main tree species are holly, hazel and downy birch. However, on first entering the woodland you are struck by the extent and individual size of the beech trees. It is a great spot for wildlife and bird watching with diverse Birdlife in the wood. From the colourful Jays to the agile Treecreepers, you also have Raven, Buzzard and Sparrowhawk all breeding within or close to the woodland, while Wood Pigeon and Blue and Long-tailed Tits are regularly encountered on a walk.
TOUR OF KINNEGAR BREWERY, RATHMULLAN
Kinnegar Brewing Ltd
Aughavannon, Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland
Email info@kinnegarbrewing.ie
Telephone +353 74 915 8874
Twitter @kinnegarbrewing
RATHMULLAN PHARMACY
Located in the village next door to Belles Kitchen Bistro and Salt and Batter Chippie
HEALTH CENTRE
Located across the road from Pharmacy
LOCAL GROCERY SHOP
Carberry's shop located close to entering the village from the direction of Ramelton.
BUTCHERS
Located across the road from Carberry's grocery shop.
ALFIE'S VINTAGE & CURIOSITY SHOP
Located approx. 20 meters from Carberry's shop
POST OFFICE
Located approx. 20 meters from Alfie's vintage shop.
Other activities and amenities located - check out rathmullan.net
Drinks & Nightlife
For drinks and the local ‘craic’ you have the choice of 4 pubs in the village such as the White Harte, Beachcomber Bar, Paddy Mor’s (big paddy’s) and Peadar Mac’s (all within walking distance within the village).
White Harte
7 Coastguard StationFor drinks and the local ‘craic’ you have the choice of 4 pubs in the village such as the White Harte, Beachcomber Bar, Paddy Mor’s (big paddy’s) and Peadar Mac’s (all within walking distance within the village).
Essentials
Lidl
Shopping
Has Tesco for groceries, Penny's for clothes and some other smaller shops, chemist, clothes shops, gift shops, sweet shops, Oasis bar for food and drinks, Pound/euro shop, trax restaurant, mobile phone shops. All within the one building.
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Letterkenny Shopping Centre
Port RoadHas Tesco for groceries, Penny's for clothes and some other smaller shops, chemist, clothes shops, gift shops, sweet shops, Oasis bar for food and drinks, Pound/euro shop, trax restaurant, mobile phone shops. All within the one building.
Arts & Culture
City Walls, Peace Bridge, Guildhall, Museums, St. Columb's Cathedral and much more in Derry.
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Londonderry
City Walls, Peace Bridge, Guildhall, Museums, St. Columb's Cathedral and much more in Derry.