The North West
Dining Nancy’s bar Pub/restaurant Nancy’s has a very homely feel with a selection of many small rooms, each teeming with antiques and bric-a-brac collected through the years. It is wheelchair-accessible and child friendly. Food is served seven days a week from March-October, 12-9pm. Call to check availability during the winter months. The menu is simple and classic – from hearty vegetable soup to local oysters and mussels. House specials include The Louis Armstrong Sandwich, jazzed up smoked salmon, with options for those not interested in fish. Location: Front Street, Ardara, Co. Donegal Tel: +353 (0) 74 95 41187
La Fantasia Italian Restaurant
Smugglers Creek
Letterkenny
An award-winning restaurant, Smugglers Creek was built in 1845 and is located in a scenic region overlooking Donegal Bay. The restaurant specialises in fresh seafood, shellfish and steak dishes, with vegetarian and children’s options also available. The restaurant is also twinned with Slyne Head Irish pub in Dresden, Germany.
Founded in 2008, La Fantasis Italian restaurant in Letterkenny boasts a lively and friendly atmosphere, aiming to discover the old Italian traditions through the creativity of the recipes made by Davide Tullio, the restaurant’s owner. La Fantasia welcomes all guests, from walk-ins to groups, children and take out. And if you’re looking for a treat, all desserts at the restaurant are made fresh on a daily basis, perfect for the visitor with a sweet tooth!
Rossnowlagh
Location: Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal Tel: +353 (0) 71 985 2366
Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Tel: +353 (0) 74 911 3421
Footbridge, Co. Donegal
Things to do Dunree Military Museum
Donegal Castle Historical Attraction
Tourist Attraction
Visitor Attraction Fort Dunree, Dun Fhraoigh in Irish, means ‘Fort of the Heather’ and indicates that this site has been an important defensive site down through history. Today, however, its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to one of Inishowen’s most beautiful and peaceful locations. Fort Dunree provides scenic walks, the Guns of Dunree exhibition, the Wildlife Discovery Room, the Rockhill Collection, a shop, café, auditorium and more. Location: Dunree, Buncrana, Inishowen Tel: +353 (0) 74 9361817 Web: www.dunree.pro.ie
Cairn Visitor Centre
Donegal Castle was built in the 15th century by the O’Donnell chieftains, and is located in Donegal town by the banks of the river Eske. After the castle was burnt to the ground by Hugh O’Donnell to prevent it from falling into enemy hand, it was rebuilt by Sir Basil Brooke in the 16th century. Information panels tell the story of the castle’s owners from past to present, and guided tours are available. Location: Donegal town, Co Donegal Tel: +353 (0) 74 972 2405
Owned by singer/songwriter Patsy Cavanagh, The Cairn Visitor Centre in Inishowen is a popular tourist attraction that brings Irish culture to life through life size figures, miniature countryside models and voice overs. The centre contains facilities for those with disabilities as well as ample coach and car parking. Location: Drumaweir, Greencastle, Co Donegal Tel: (0) 74 938 1104 Email: carinthe@eircom.net Web: www. thecairncentre.com
Dunree Buncrana, Inishowen Exhibition Centres Audio Visual Facilities Cafeteria Scenic Walks Majestic Views of Lough Swilly Car & Coach Parks Unique Flora and Fauna Birdlife Tel: 074 9361817 Fax: 074 9363922 Web: www.dunree.pro.ie
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