Visitor Attractions

Glenveagh National Park -- (00353)749137090 -- The park consists of 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes, glens and woods. The central feature is a 19th century Castle surrounded by the world famous Glenveagh gardens. -- www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie

Glebe Gallery and Derek Hill's House -- (00353)7437071 -- Beautifully decorated house on shore of Lough Gartan last owned by the painter Derek Hill, with the gallery next door including his collection.

The Workhouse , Dunfanaghy -- (00353)749136540 -- Workhouse from 1845 restored in 1995 and now hosts a Famine Exhibition, includes craft shop and tea rooms. -- www.dunfanaghyworkhouse.ie

Dunlewey Lakeside Centre, Poisoned Glen--(00353)749531699 -- Boat trips, weaving demonstrations, adventure play area, farmyard animals to feed, craft shop and restaurant. -- www.dunlweycentre.com

Doagh Famine Village -- Doagh Island , Inishowen -- (00353)749378078 -- A look back at Irish History. The outdoor museum tells the story of life in the Doagh area in the 1970s going back to the Famine in the 1840s -- www.doaghfaminevillage.com

Fort Dunree Military Museum , Inishowen -- (00353)749361817 -- Military Museum housing a fine display of military memorabilia and artefacts, together with an array of large guns from the twentieth century. Using vibrant and colourful interactive displays the unique history of Fort Dunree is explained and recreated. -- www.dunree.pro.ie

Old Courthouse, Lifford, (00353)749141733 --Built in 1746 and described as "one of the oldest and finest courthouses in Ireland" you will have a chance to witness the re-enactments of famous trials held in this building including the Napper Tandy Trial and the Lord Leitrim Murder and the severity of the sentences meted out to the unfortunate victims. -- www.liffordoldcourthouse.com

Glencolmcille Folk Museum. -- (00353)749730017 --Glencolmcille features Donegal's traditional cottage dwellings. The museum spans more than 300 years and has family homes equipped with furniture, artifacts, and utensils of the period. The traditional schoolhouse is also featured. Replicas of local historical items, such as standing stones and a round tower make for an interesting outdoor trail. -- www.glenfolkvillage.com

Activities

Golf -- see dedicated web page above. Nearest course is Otway golf club, a 9 hole course 3 miles away. Short unusual layout with blind shots, spectacular views.

Horse riding -- Golden Sands Stables, Rathmullan, (00353)749158124

Deep Sea Angling -- Rathmullan Charters , (00353)872634107 -- Two boats available to charter for the day. Fishing equipment available.

Trout Fishing -- The Meadows Trout Fishery -- (00353)868047516 or 863722747 -- Two acre stream fed lake situated on the Fanad Peninsula with stunning views of Mulroy Bay. Fly Fishing only.

Scenic Drives -- Many scenic drives around coastlines or inland -- ask advice from reception.

Go-Karting -- Letterkenny Indoor/outdoor Karting centre -- (00353)9129077

Surfing -- Adventure Surf School -- (00353)749150262 -- Located on Ballyheiran Bay, Fanad. Boards and wetsuits provided. -- www.adventureone.net

Greyhound Racing -- Lifford Greyhound Stadium --(00353)9141083 -- Lifford Geryhound Stadium is opened every Friday and Saturday with races beginning at 8pm and on Sundays with races beginning at 6pm. On Sundays after the races are finished,  there is music and craic to be had in the bar until 1am.
While you wathcing the dogs running while not enjoy a lovely meal in 'The Champion Stakes Restuarant' or IN 'The Tappas Bar'. Both have perfect views of the circuit.