Around the area
| Áras Ghleann Cholm Cille | Donegal Sunset | Sea Cliffs at Slieve League |
| Sea, becalmed | Shingle Beach | Slieve League |
| South Donegal Map | Surfers, ready for action | Traditional thatched cottage |
| West Donegal map | ||
Forthcoming "Craic"
Traditional Music, Concerts and Festivals run throughout the year, but especially during the summer season. Key dates for 2008 include:
- 10th – 16th August Glencolmcille Community Festival.
- Saturday August 30th: Magic of the Sea Festival – see below.
- Check with us for details of Live Music performaces in local pubs, Oideas Gael Father McDyers Folk Village museum.
As many of our visitors are interested in Donegal water sports we would like to let you know of a special upcoming event.
Magic of the Sea Maritime festival
Carrigart, Downings and Magheroarty.
Saturday, August 30th 2008
A unique celebration of of ocean culture plus family fun and fireworks.
Enjoy a vast array of watersports and music, games, food and arts ‘n’ crafts in Carrigart – with a grand finale fireworks display on Carrigart strand.
Click here for more info.
Supported by Udarás na Gaeltachta and Imeall Trá.
The Natural Attractions
A Hill Walker’s Paradise in Donegal
The most renowned walk in the area is of course that which takes in the highest sea cliffs in Europe. This walk takes in the summit of Slieve League via the world famous “One Man’s Pass”
Scuba Diving Facilities
Áras Ghleann Cholm Cille facilities include a drying room, wet entrance and meeting/training room with audiovisual facilities.
Divers, we have a compressor on-site and can provide air fills for diving groups. Our air bank system also means that large numbers of tanks can be turned around quickly.
and with such a wealth of easily accessible great diving, it is very easy to see why so many consider the area one of the top dive locations in Ireland.









