The Delights of County D N A L E R I

Jackson’s Hotel

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Jackson’s Hotel What To Do , Suggested Itinerary Ballybofey Day 1 Ballybofey is a pretty town and has the reputation of Make the ferry crossing and travel to the being one of the friendliest in Europe. Famed for its DOUBLE FOR beautiful county of Donegal, in the northwest of Ireland. markets, some of Donegal’s largest local produce SOLE EURO A PINT specialists can be found here. OCCUPANCY Day 2 Donegal Donegal means ‘stronghold of the foreigners’ and the Donegal Town 25km town is situated on the River Eske, which flows into Donegal Town owes its history to the O'Donnell clan There’s always a ‘magical Jackson’ Irish welcome at this . Why not visit the 15th Century castle, the who provided firm opposition to the colonisation of family run 4 star hotel. The hotel staff are so welcoming and Heritage Railway Centre or the Craft Centre for an Ireland by England. As a result, the town has a castle on attentive that you will want for nothing. Located in the insight into local history and culture? Nearby, there are the banks of the River Eske, along with the remains of a small traditional town of Ballybofey, situated on the banks of the interesting remains of a 15th Century Franciscan Franciscan Abbey, which dates back to the 15th Century. the River Finn and bordered by Drumboe Woods, the hotel Abbey. The town is also a good place from which to enjoy a has a great location. Furnished with traditional décor, the wildlife cruise on Donegal Bay, home to oyster farms and hotel is in a lively authentic traditional Irish bar. All 138 Day 3 Derry (Londonderry) a colony of harbour and Atlantic seals. bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, TV and Derry, Londonderry is the UK’s capital of culture for 2013 hairdryer. There are leisure facilities including a swimming and is well worth a visit. Perhaps enjoy a guided tour Cliffs 80km pool, spa bath, sauna, steam room and a gym. around the city walls, explore the recently refurbished The Slieve League Cliffs are situated on the southwest and fascinating Tower Museum which tells the story of coast of Donegal and are some of the highest and most 12 Lift 15 Bar 13 Restaurant the city from prehistoric times to the present, along with spectacular marine cliffs in Europe, offering stunning one of the largest ships of the Spanish Armada which views of the Atlantic Ocean. Tea/Coffee sank off the Donegal coast in 1588. There are also 16 Free Onsite 14 In Room stunning panoramic views of the city and surrounding Glenveagh 40km area. Glenveagh National Park contains over 10,000 hectares of unspoilt countryside. There are lakes, glens, 5 Days Half Board Day 4 Glenveagh mountains and nature trails to explore. For those who Make the most of your stay in Donegal with a trip to enjoy walking or hiking, Mount Errigal is the tallest peak 01 APRIL 2013 – 31 MARCH 2014 Glenveagh National Park, which contains over 16,000 of the and offers breathtaking Twin from £150.00 to £180.00 hectares of beautiful countryside and is situated in the views. For something more sedate, Glenveagh Castle, on heart of the Derryveagh Mountains. It is a remote and the shores of Lough Veagh, boasts flamboyantly Double for Sole Use Supplement £41.00 hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains, decorated interiors and wonderful exotic gardens. pristine lakes and peat bogs. Perhaps pay a visit to Based on Sunday arrivals Glenveagh Castle, a 19th Century castellated mansion Derry (Londonderry) 50km surrounded by the famous Glenveagh Gardens and in a ’s second city is an intriguing place to Inclusions picturesque mountain setting. explore as it becomes the ‘City of Culture’ in 2013. Stroll • Return ferry crossings – ex Holyhead around the well-preserved city walls and explore Derry’s Day 5 chequered history at the fantastic Tower Museum. You • 4 nights half board • Porterage It’s time to return home and we travel to Dun Laoghaire will also be able to visit the symbolic ‘Peace Bridge’, to catch our ferry to Holyhead. linking the two sides of the city across the . • Welcome tea, coffee or punch • Choice of menu American Folk Park 41km • Tea/coffee after dinner An opportunity to learn the world famous story of Irish • Euro a pint, glass of wine or soft drink (1 hour prior emigration and there arrival in America. You can follow to dinner & 1 hour after dinner each night) the emigrant trail, from the thatched cottages of Ulster, • Ballroom dancing on Sunday evenings only on board a full scale emigrant sailing ship leading to the • Free use of leisure facilities Distances – Port to Resort log cabins of the American Frontier. Meeting an array of - Ballybofey 155km costumed characters with traditional crafts, tales to tell Dublin - Ballybofey 220km and food to Cshharei. stmas & New Year Please ask our sales team for details of Rosslare - Ballybofey 407km DistFaensctesiv aer eB orneea wkasy a atn dth aep pHrooxtimela tAe cademie and the Apollo ArtHotel Distances are one way and approximate

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