Family things to do near Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

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Jaws Watersports

Open dates vary · Check official times Dunfanaghy · Donegal 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesDunfanaghy in North West Donegal can be described as a place made for holidays.

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Narosa Surf School

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Why it matchesThe school approach every surf lesson with the objective of not just offering a great one off experience of surfing, but for surfing to become a positive force in the customers lives even in a small way.

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Marble Hill Beach

Donegal 9 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMarble Hill Beach is located in north County Donegal in between two headlands at Sheephaven Bay.

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The Workhouse Famine & Heritage Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Dunfanaghy · Donegal 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesThe Workhouse Famine & Heritage Centre, Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, has been operating as a visitor information point, Famine museum and community hub since it opened in 1995.

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Ards Forest Park

Donegal 14 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesWith breathtaking coastal scenery, beautiful woodland trails, rivers, lakes and megalithic tombs, Ards Forest Park is easily one of the most beautiful and varied of Ireland's forest parks with trees down to the water's.

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Magherabeg Leisure Centre

Open dates vary · Check official times Downings · Donegal 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMagherabeg Leisure Centre is open all year round with swimming lessons and fitness classes organised regularly.

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Magheroarty Beach

Donegal 24 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesPopular with surfers for its consistent waves, it’s also ideal for peaceful walks, birdwatching, and ferry trips to Tory Island.

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McNutt of Donegal Shop & Woollen Mill

Open dates vary · Check official times Downings · Donegal 25 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesFor over 60 years the McNutt family have been weaving Donegal tweed and Irish linen at their mill in Downings in the north west of Donegal and have evolved from weaving classic traditional Donegal tweed fabrics to more.

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Dunlewey Kayaking

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal 27 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesDunlewey Kayaking in County Donegal offers diverse kayaking experiences suitable for all skill levels and ages.

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Marble Hill

Open dates vary · Check official times Donegal 9 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesMarble Head is particularly popular in summertime for swimming, though visitors can enjoy the beach's views any time of year.

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Alternative Visions

Open dates vary · Check official times Dunfanaghy · Donegal 1 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesIreland is a photographer’s paradise. Landscape, seascape, mountains and ancient monuments, coupled with the softness of the Irish light, the vistas are always changing with time of day and season.

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Unique Ascent

Open dates vary · Check official times Falcarragh · Donegal 21 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesholiday experiences for the more adventurous traveller with Unique Ascent.

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Namaste Nomad

Open dates vary · Check official times Dunfanaghy · Donegal 6 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesNamaste Nomad is a team of Irish travel professionals, guides and Sherpas who are passionate about delivering unique treks, climbs and tours in the most amazing regions in the world including North West Ireland.

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Cluain na dTor Seaside Gardens & Nursery

Open dates vary · Check official times Falcarragh · Donegal 11 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesHigh up along the rugged north west Wild Atlantic Way lies Cluain na dTor Seaside Gardens (means Meadow of Shrubs), one of Ireland's best kept horticultural secrets.

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Killahoey Beach

Donegal 3 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesKillahoey Beach is near Dunfanaghy on County Donegal’s north coast.

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Cloughaneely Golf Club

Open dates vary · Check official times Ballyconnell · Donegal 12 min drive Check price
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Why it matchesCloughaneely Golf Club is part of the historic Ballyconnell Estate on the Wild Atlantic Way in northwest Donegal.

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