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Why it matchesThis festival in Dungloe, Donegal, offers ten days of live music, arts, culture, and family entertainment. There are concerts, street celebrations, and cultural events.
Why it matchesHire bikes, including electric bikes, children's bikes, and buggies, to explore Donegal. They deliver the bikes to you and provide mapped routes.
Why it matchesFamilies can learn about the Famine and local history, watch old films, and let the children play in the playpark. There is a craft shop and a cafe on site.
Why it matchesHop on a boat tour from Burtonport Harbour to see islands, cliffs, and beaches. The crew will tell you about the local history, culture, wildlife, and geology. You might spot seabirds, dolphins, seals, whales, and basking sharks.
Why it matchesFamilies can enjoy a range of water and land activities like snorkelling, sailing, kayaking, walking, and cycling along the coast and on Arranmore Island.
Why it matchesFamilies can watch craft demonstrations, tour a cottage, take a boat trip with folklore, and children have plenty of activities like rope climbing, bumper cars, and a playground.
Why it matchesTake a ferry to this small island to see the flowers and learn about its history. You can also go sea angling, boating, or diving.
Why it matchesTake a 15-20 minute ferry trip from Burtonport to Arranmore Island. Enjoy the views on the water and experience an island journey.
Why it matchesTake a five-kilometre return trip on a narrow gauge railway along the shores of Lough Finn, enjoying the highland scenery.
Why it matchesTake a 45-minute ferry trip to Tory Island from Magheroarty Pier. You can enjoy the scenery and look out for wildlife. The island is known for its culture, music, dance, and the Irish language.
Why it matchesWalk along the pier and take in the views of the headlands. You might see surfers on the waves. You can also get a ferry to one of the islands from here.
Why it matchesExplore the Victorian gardens at Glenveagh Castle, with a walled garden, pleasure gardens, and various themed areas like the Italian Terrace. See a wide range of trees, shrubs, and rhododendrons.
Why it matchesExplore the romantic gardens of Lower Cranny, with a lake, tree-lined walks, a wildflower meadow, bluebell woods, and a fairy ring.
Why it matchesFamilies can take in the views of the rugged coastline, inlets, beaches, and headlands, along with the islands of Inishsirrer, Inishmeane, and Gola. Best at sunset for the red cliffs.
Why it matchesFamilies can take in the views of the tree-lined valley at Glengesh Pass. There is a coffee truck nearby for a hot drink.
Why it matchesExplore a castle and its gardens, with lakes, mountains, and woods. Look out for red deer and golden eagles. Have lunch or coffee in the tearooms.
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