Guidebook for Barnesmore

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Guidebook for Barnesmore

Drinks & Nightlife

Great Pint of Guinness, cozy atmosphere... usually live music on Friday nights!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Forge
7 Meetinghouse St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Pint of Guinness, cozy atmosphere... usually live music on Friday nights!
A huge pub with great live music and a late license -- always hopping.... not for a quiet drink!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McCafferty's Bar, Donegal Town
R267
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A huge pub with great live music and a late license -- always hopping.... not for a quiet drink!

Food Scene

Walk through the doors as a local or a passer-by and be welcomed by our friendly staff. Enjoy Donegal’s Best Pint of Guinness in the old bar or a freshly prepared, home cooked meal from our Executive Chef Team; Chris McMenamin & Colin McKee in one of our newly decorated dining spaces.
Biddy's O'Barnes
Walk through the doors as a local or a passer-by and be welcomed by our friendly staff. Enjoy Donegal’s Best Pint of Guinness in the old bar or a freshly prepared, home cooked meal from our Executive Chef Team; Chris McMenamin & Colin McKee in one of our newly decorated dining spaces.
Lovely Italian Restaurant great for a romantic night out.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Bella Donna Restaurant
2 Bridge St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely Italian Restaurant great for a romantic night out.
This waterside restaurant offers stunning views of Donegal Bay and of Bell’s Isle in a cosy contemporary environment with west-facing windows which frame a beautiful Donegal sunset out over the bay. Award winning chef owners and managers Debbie O Reilly and Jo Roarty will greet you with a warm Donegal welcome with their emphasis on championing local produce, maintaining sustainability and an ethos of delivering nutritious, flavoursome food at affordable prices in a casual friendly atmosphere.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quay West Restaurant Donegal Town
Quay Street
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This waterside restaurant offers stunning views of Donegal Bay and of Bell’s Isle in a cosy contemporary environment with west-facing windows which frame a beautiful Donegal sunset out over the bay. Award winning chef owners and managers Debbie O Reilly and Jo Roarty will greet you with a warm Donegal welcome with their emphasis on championing local produce, maintaining sustainability and an ethos of delivering nutritious, flavoursome food at affordable prices in a casual friendly atmosphere.

Parks & Nature

(1 hr drive) Stunning views and a castle (access by guided tour only) Cars are not allowed beyond the Glenveagh Visitor Centre but you can walk or cycle along lakeside (3.6km route) to the castle, or take the shuttle bus (every 15 minutes) for a small charge. There are also a few unique garden areas, like the Japanese Zen garden and a rose garden as well as a lovely café. W: http://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/ T: +353 76 1002537
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glenveagh National Park Visitor Center
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
(1 hr drive) Stunning views and a castle (access by guided tour only) Cars are not allowed beyond the Glenveagh Visitor Centre but you can walk or cycle along lakeside (3.6km route) to the castle, or take the shuttle bus (every 15 minutes) for a small charge. There are also a few unique garden areas, like the Japanese Zen garden and a rose garden as well as a lovely café. W: http://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/ T: +353 76 1002537
20 minutes drive Beautiful, long stretch of beach with very little development around it, so be sure to pack a picnic. Dog-friendly.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Murvagh Beach
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
20 minutes drive Beautiful, long stretch of beach with very little development around it, so be sure to pack a picnic. Dog-friendly.
(45 minute drive) Cliffs of Slieve League are among the highest in Europe, over 600m+ high. TIP: From Teelin road you are taken to the lower car park where you can park and walk the 1.5 to the viewpoint or you can drive to the upper car park through the gate (be sure to close the gate behind you) and walk from there. I recommended going early in the morning to avoid any crowds during the summer.
Slieve League Car Park
Sliabh Liag Road
(45 minute drive) Cliffs of Slieve League are among the highest in Europe, over 600m+ high. TIP: From Teelin road you are taken to the lower car park where you can park and walk the 1.5 to the viewpoint or you can drive to the upper car park through the gate (be sure to close the gate behind you) and walk from there. I recommended going early in the morning to avoid any crowds during the summer.
(25 minute drive) This blue flag beach is a popular beach with the Sandhouse hotel behind it, on one section you can drive on the beach, just be mindful of the tide to ensure you don’t get stuck! This is a great spot for beginner surfers; there is a local surf shop behind the hotel for rentals or lessons.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rossnowlagh Beach
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
(25 minute drive) This blue flag beach is a popular beach with the Sandhouse hotel behind it, on one section you can drive on the beach, just be mindful of the tide to ensure you don’t get stuck! This is a great spot for beginner surfers; there is a local surf shop behind the hotel for rentals or lessons.

Arts & Culture

Lovely little museums for any Railway Enthusiasts
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely little museums for any Railway Enthusiasts
Donegal Town. Donegal Craft Village is situated just outside the historic town of Donegal on the road to Ballyshannon and Sligo. Established in 1985 the village has become a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in the county. There are six workshops clustered around a central courtyard. W: donegalcraftvillage.com
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donegal Craft Village
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donegal Town. Donegal Craft Village is situated just outside the historic town of Donegal on the road to Ballyshannon and Sligo. Established in 1985 the village has become a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in the county. There are six workshops clustered around a central courtyard. W: donegalcraftvillage.com
Lettekenny (39 min drive) This is based in a fine old stone building, which was once part of Letterkenny Workhouse, which opened in 1845. The Museum houses a substantial collection of artefacts relating to the history and heritage of County Donegal. T: +353 74 9124613 W: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Donegal County Museum
High Road
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lettekenny (39 min drive) This is based in a fine old stone building, which was once part of Letterkenny Workhouse, which opened in 1845. The Museum houses a substantial collection of artefacts relating to the history and heritage of County Donegal. T: +353 74 9124613 W: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum

Sightseeing

(12 min drive) Built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske has recently been renovated, and is open daily from Easter to mid-September, and Thursday to Monday for rest of year. Guided tours available.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castelo de Donegal
11 Castle St
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
(12 min drive) Built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske has recently been renovated, and is open daily from Easter to mid-September, and Thursday to Monday for rest of year. Guided tours available.

Shopping

Locally owned store with lots of lovely souvenirs.
Giftworld Limited
The Diamond
Locally owned store with lots of lovely souvenirs.
Historic Donegal Company with stunning tweed items for sale.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magee of Donegal
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic Donegal Company with stunning tweed items for sale.