Wild coastlines Patrick Marleau Sharks Jersey , deserted beeches, looming mountains and expanses of bleak bog land make this one of the most magical places in this 'Emerald Isle'.
Its beauty is startling. The beeches here are for the most part deserted - no sunbathers here! Although the climate is officially described as 'temperate' a good warm jumper and waterproof windcheaters are essential luggage items!
Donegal Town Donegal town provides a good starting point for any traveller to these parts. It consists of a diamond shaped centre (appropriately called 'The Diamond') crammed full of hotels, shops Mikkel Boedker Sharks Jersey , galleries and restaurants. Here you can buy anything from an original piece of artwork created by a local artist, to a piece of turf complete with burner. The evocative smell is what reminds exiles of home! There are many comfortable hotels to choose from each providing entertainment to accompany your pint of creamy Guinness after a days touring.
When touring Donegal be sure to have a guide book and map - it is easy to get lost and some interesting historical sites are devoid of information!
The Irish Famine Evidence of this tragic period in Irish History can be found about the countryside with abandoned shells of cottages dotted about. There are a few centres where you can discover the historical facts and consequences of this devastating event and the impact it had on the area from which it has never fully recovered.
The most comprehensive of this is the Doagh Visitor Centre.
After a good cup of Irish tea and a slice of soda bread you can take a tour of the many displays of life during the 'Great Famine' of 1845. Also you can find out about many Irish customs such as 'the wake'. Many of our common sayings today have their in these old customs. Find out where the term 'dead ringer' comes from and many more interesting facts.
Doon Rock Situated near Lough Gartan Doon Rock, this is the place where the O'Donnell Kings were crowned.
The stone has the imprint of the feet of the original chieftain cut into it. The elected ruler would remove his footwear and stand in the imprint. Here he would swear an ancient oath to the clan and be presented with an 'An Slat Bhan' Martin Jones Sharks Jersey , a straight