Gracie's Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
It was just off Kinnego Bay in 1970/71 that divers found the Spanish Armada Transporter, La Trinidad Valencera, a 1,100 ton wooden ship. It was badly damaged in a storm and had limped into anchor offshore on September 14th 1588 but sank two days later. Many artifacts have been recovered from this vessel and can be seen in the Tower Museum in Derry.
One of the divers, Archie, continues to camp at Kinnego bay during the summer months, so keep and eye open for him!
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Kinnagoe Bay
It was just off Kinnego Bay in 1970/71 that divers found the Spanish Armada Transporter, La Trinidad Valencera, a 1,100 ton wooden ship. It was badly damaged in a storm and had limped into anchor offshore on September 14th 1588 but sank two days later. Many artifacts have been recovered from this vessel and can be seen in the Tower Museum in Derry.
One of the divers, Archie, continues to camp at Kinnego bay during the summer months, so keep and eye open for him!
St. Aengus' Church in Burt is a fabulous piece of Modernist Architecture designed by the father of modern church architecture in Ireland, Mr. Liam Mc Cormick. The church is only a 45min drive from your location and has been recognised as Irelands 'Building of The Millenium'. If you're interested in more of Mc Cormicks' work there are another 6 churches in Donegal which can be visited within one day trip by car.
St Aengus’ Church
St. Aengus' Church in Burt is a fabulous piece of Modernist Architecture designed by the father of modern church architecture in Ireland, Mr. Liam Mc Cormick. The church is only a 45min drive from your location and has been recognised as Irelands 'Building of The Millenium'. If you're interested in more of Mc Cormicks' work there are another 6 churches in Donegal which can be visited within one day trip by car.
Grianan Of Aileach
The most northerly tip of Ireland, this rugged landscape is certainly worth a visit! It is approx. 45 min drive from your location. While there you can take in the scenes which formed the backdrop of the 2017 Starwars film 'The Last Jedi'. You may also wish to experience a pint in Irelands most northerly pub, 'Farrens Bar'. If things get a little chilly at the the very top you can always enjoy a hot cup of coffee serverd from Caffe Banba's coffee van.
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Malin Head
The most northerly tip of Ireland, this rugged landscape is certainly worth a visit! It is approx. 45 min drive from your location. While there you can take in the scenes which formed the backdrop of the 2017 Starwars film 'The Last Jedi'. You may also wish to experience a pint in Irelands most northerly pub, 'Farrens Bar'. If things get a little chilly at the the very top you can always enjoy a hot cup of coffee serverd from Caffe Banba's coffee van.
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Wild Alpaca Way
Knockamanny BendsTremone Bay Beach
This is a beautiful remote beach only a 20 minute walk from your location.
City/town information
Londonderry
The Historic City of Derry/Londonderry is only 30 mins away by car
Neighbourhoods
Ballyliffin is a quaint little seaside village, with three hotels, one of which has a spa. The village is also in close proximity to another beautiful inishowen beach, Pollan Beach.
While in Ballyliffin you should call by Nancy's Barn, a cosy and friendly cafe which boasts the title of serving 'the best bowl of chowder in the world'
Ballyliffin also hosted the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2018 so if golf is your thing make sure you call by the Ballyliffin Gold Club.
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Ballyliffin
Ballyliffin is a quaint little seaside village, with three hotels, one of which has a spa. The village is also in close proximity to another beautiful inishowen beach, Pollan Beach.
While in Ballyliffin you should call by Nancy's Barn, a cosy and friendly cafe which boasts the title of serving 'the best bowl of chowder in the world'
Ballyliffin also hosted the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in 2018 so if golf is your thing make sure you call by the Ballyliffin Gold Club.
Greencastle is a small fishing village on the east coast of inishowen. It has a number of small pubs, a shop and a beech. If you're lucky enough to be visiting during the middle of August, this little village comes alive during the 'Greencastle Regatta' From Greencastle a ferry can be taken to magilligan point in northern Ireland. This marks the start of the Causeway Costal route. Highlights along this route include, Game of Thrones filming locations, Downhill Demesne, and the Bushmills Whiskey distillery.
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Greencastle
Greencastle is a small fishing village on the east coast of inishowen. It has a number of small pubs, a shop and a beech. If you're lucky enough to be visiting during the middle of August, this little village comes alive during the 'Greencastle Regatta' From Greencastle a ferry can be taken to magilligan point in northern Ireland. This marks the start of the Causeway Costal route. Highlights along this route include, Game of Thrones filming locations, Downhill Demesne, and the Bushmills Whiskey distillery.
A quaint little sea side village, with a spectacular beach and playground area for kids. The is also a coffee van which serves delicious treats every day through the summer and at weekends during the rest of the year. The village has a small shop for all your essentials and two cosy 'old man pubs' called: 'McGuinness' Bar' & 'The Culdaff Arms'. The village also has a fabulous guesthouse and restaurant, 'McGrory's of Culdaff', which often has live music in the front bar at the weekends and if your lucky you may catch a gig in the back room on Saturday nights during the year. Past acts have included: Hudson Taylor, Brian Kennedy, Mary Black, The Saw Doctors, Danny O Reilly (The Coronas), Cara Dillon, Altan, Declan O’Rourke, The Strypes and Damien Dempsey.
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Culdaff
A quaint little sea side village, with a spectacular beach and playground area for kids. The is also a coffee van which serves delicious treats every day through the summer and at weekends during the rest of the year. The village has a small shop for all your essentials and two cosy 'old man pubs' called: 'McGuinness' Bar' & 'The Culdaff Arms'. The village also has a fabulous guesthouse and restaurant, 'McGrory's of Culdaff', which often has live music in the front bar at the weekends and if your lucky you may catch a gig in the back room on Saturday nights during the year. Past acts have included: Hudson Taylor, Brian Kennedy, Mary Black, The Saw Doctors, Danny O Reilly (The Coronas), Cara Dillon, Altan, Declan O’Rourke, The Strypes and Damien Dempsey.
Moville is a small seaside town only a 10 min drive from your location. It has 9 pubs and a number of restaurants, cafes and take-aways to choose from. Rosatas and Inish Fusion are both popular spots for tourists to the area as well as locals for a delicious evening meal, while The cosy cottage offers a hearty full Irish breakfast and some tasty lunch options.
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Moville
Moville is a small seaside town only a 10 min drive from your location. It has 9 pubs and a number of restaurants, cafes and take-aways to choose from. Rosatas and Inish Fusion are both popular spots for tourists to the area as well as locals for a delicious evening meal, while The cosy cottage offers a hearty full Irish breakfast and some tasty lunch options.
Clonmany is a quaint little village in Inishowen, most famously known for its annual, week long 'Clonmany Festival' during the first week of August. It is Irelands longest running and best known festival. Each night for the entire week Ireland’s top bands perform open air live on stage.
Clonmany has a lovely little nature walk and waterfall, Glenevin Waterfall , which is certainly worth a visit.
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Clonmany
Clonmany is a quaint little village in Inishowen, most famously known for its annual, week long 'Clonmany Festival' during the first week of August. It is Irelands longest running and best known festival. Each night for the entire week Ireland’s top bands perform open air live on stage.
Clonmany has a lovely little nature walk and waterfall, Glenevin Waterfall , which is certainly worth a visit.