Glenveagh National Park is one of Donegal’s treasures. It can be found in the heart of Donegal and covers over 16,000 hectares making it the largest National Park in Ireland. In this brief article we take a closer look at what makes this national park one of the top attractions in the north west of Ireland. The Glenveagh National Park can be found about 24km north west of Letterkenny in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains. With its pristine lakes, mountains, boglands, moorlands, rivers and wilderness, this remote and …
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Letterkenny – A Top Holiday Destination in the North West
Letterkenny is located in the heart of County Donegal overlooking Lough Swilly. With its buzzing nightlife, historical and recreational attractions, this charming town makes a fantastic base for a holiday in the north west of Ireland. Read on for more. Letterkenny is a charming market town, which began its existence in the early 17th century. Today, it is a vibrant commercial town and a popular stop off for tourists and visitors to the north west of Ireland. Whether you’re passing through or stopping off, make sure you stroll around …
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Donegal Airport – The Gateway to Ireland’s Spectacular North West!
The north west is one of the most spectacular, unspoilt and undiscovered corners of Ireland and one of the best ways to get here is to fly into Donegal Airport. This airport is an excellent facility operating daily and regular flights from Cork, Dublin and Glasgow. Read on for more. Donegal Airport is located in a beautiful remote part of Donegal in an area called Carrickfinn, which is about a 15 minute drive from Dungloe and a 45 minute drive from Letterkenny. When you fly to Donegal, you will touch down in one of …
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A Brief Guide to the Port of Cork
The Port of Cork is located in the south west of Ireland in the beautiful city of Cork. This natural sheltered and deep water harbour which lies at the mouth of the River Lee, claims to be the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world. The harbour is now a world class facility welcoming a wide range of cruise liners and it’s also a hive of marine, industrial and recreational activity. Read on to find out more. Known in ancient times as ‘Beallach Coullach’ which translates as ‘way of the …
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The Corona Cork Film Festival 2009
This year the annual Cork Corona Film Festival will take place at a later date from the 1st – 8th of October. Showcasing the best of Irish and international films and documentaries to the people of Cork and the southwest, this festival has now become one of the biggest highlights on the cultural and social calendar in Ireland. The Cork Film Festival has grown from strength to strength since it first started back in 1956 and it now attracts everyone from film lovers to film makers from Ireland, Europe and …
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Destination Ballyvaughan
Ballyvaughan meaning “Town of the Beacháin”, or “Townland of the Mushrooms”, is a beautiful and colourful little fishing village on the southern shore of Galway Bay in County Clare. For further details on this picturesque village located in the rugged West of Ireland please read on…. Ballyvaughan is a busy little village with much to offer today’s traveller with a great selection of traditional Irish pubs, craft shops, and many other amenities. There is also a great selection of excellent seafood restaurants to choose from including An Fulacht Fia …
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Donegal – Ireland’s Top Surfing Destination
With the mighty Atlantic waves crashing into the miles and miles of coastline on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that the west coast of Ireland has become a top destination for surfing. County Donegal in particular has become a mecca for surfing enthusiasts, as there’s plenty of surf beaches and surf schools to be found here. Bundoran Beach is one of the top surfing beaches in Ireland and surfers are guaranteed to catch the perfect waves here. The shoreline has a number of headlands jutting out and there’s …
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Galway Events 2010
If County Galway is your destination of choice in 2010, then take out your diary and note some of the leading festivals and events taking place. We pick some of the top events, which you really should not miss. Galway Arts Festival, The International Rally, Tedfest… you really will be spoiled for choice. Safety Direct Galway International Rally 2010; 05 Feb-07 Feb (provisional) Billed to be as successful as the 2009 event, the Galway International Rally 2010 will feature some of Irish motor sport’s leading personalities. Also attracting entrants …
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Halloween in Dublin
With Halloween fast approaching now is the time to decide where you wish to spend Halloween. What better place to visit than the wonderful capital city of Dublin. It has been said that Ireland is where Halloween originated so it is no wonder why Dublin knows just how to throw a proper Halloween party! For further details on Halloween in Dublin please read on…. The City of Dublin will come even more to life to celebrate the ‘end of the harvest season’ and the ‘coming of winter and the Celtic …
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Dingle Peninsula things to do and see
If you are heading to the South-West of Ireland , then a tour of the magnificent Dingle Peninsula is a must. This rugged and beautiful corner of Ireland is host to a myriad of activities, from walking & hiking to breathtaking day trips.. One of Ireland’s top tourist hot-spots, the Dingle Peninsula was included by Tripadvisor as one of the top twenty world destinations in 2008. Here is a small sample of what is in store for those who wish to travel to this corner of the Emerald Isle. …
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