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It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Bundoran – Ireland’s Premier Seaside Resort and a family friendly destination for over 300 years. If it’s your first time here or you are on a return visit, thank you for choosing us!

While you’re here, you’ll find so much to do from outdoor activities to live music to the best in food and drink. Whether you’re travelling with your family, you’re a couple or just on your own and looking for a fun or relaxing few days away, Bundoran is sure to tick all the boxes with its top class facilities and world class amenities!

Bundoran is proud to be the first Donegal stop on the Wild Atlantic Way’s Surf Coast – a route known for its spectacular scenery all along the entire western seaboard with south Donegal being no exception. Stand at the Tullan Strand Discovery Point and take in Donegal Bay with views of Slieve League, Mullaghmore, Benbulben and the picturesque Dartry Mountains – and don’t forget while you’re there to check out the Fairy Bridges and Wishing Chair – Bundoran’s original tourist attraction from the 1700s.

Our event lineup gets even better in 2019 – as well as the old favourites like the St Patrick’s Day Parade, Easter Egg Painting, Pumpkin Carving, Classic Car Show, the Street Party and numerous country music festivals, this year we welcome Bundoran’s Big Week by the Beach from August 14th to 18th with a host of events across the week including surfing, golfing, swimming, live music, heritage events and the big man himself – Daniel O’Donnell! We will also host our second Darkness Into Light walk which happens on Saturday May 11th at 4:15am. Keep right up to date on all events at www.discoverbundoran.com/events.

For further detailed information on attractions contained in this brochure please visit our website www.discoverbundoran.com or drop into the Tourist Office at the Bridge.

Find us on social media by searching “Discover Bundoran”. Watch our weekly video each Friday morning at 11 on Facebook and listen to our podcast - details below.

Enjoy your stay!

Shane Smyth Bundoran Tourism Officer @MrShaneSmyth

Check out our podcast “The Bundoran Weekly” via www.bundoranweekly.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

Photos: Jennifer Leahy Photography and Conor Conlon, CMP Ireland.

03 For the odd occasion that it might be wet and windy outside, venues can keep you Discover Bundoran... dry and most importantly entertained!

For the toddlers and youngsters visit Dizzy’s Den Indoor Play Centre. Here you’ll find ball pools, slides, climbing tunnels © Claudio Salviato Photography / Dizzy’s Den and a fun size football pitch to keep even the most energetic child enthused for hours. Facebook - Dizzys Den

For fun for the whole family why not bowl away the afternoon or evening at Globowl 10 pin bowling just above Macks Amusements. 8 computerised bowling lanes await the professional or amateur bowler. Check out the latest Driving Games, Dance Machines, Video Games, and more while you’re there! www.bundoranglowbowl.ie

© Claudio Salviato Photography / At Eclipse Cinemas you’ll find 6 luxurious movie theatres Bundoran Globowl presenting the latest cinema releases in stunning Sony Digital 4k quality. For extensive show times, online tickets and great special offers, visit www.eclipsecinemas.com Tel. +353 71 9829999

Donegal Equestrian Centre is located on the outskirts of Bundoran near Finner Camp and offers an indoor arena so riders can try horseriding for the first time or indeed perfect their canter and other techniques. www.donegalequestriancentre.com © Megan Gallagher Photography / Eclipse Cinema Still a popular haunt for visitors to Bundoran are the amusement arcades with the slot machine fan sure to find a game to tickle their fancy. Meanwhile bingo fans aren’t left out with our dedicated bingo hall Star Bingo for substantial cash prizes with link games to other bingo © Donegal English Language School centres around the country on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings. See Facebook - Star Bundoran.

Family orientated amusement park, go-karts & golf located ...for Indoor Activities! on the Seafront - Bumper cars, waltzers, lots of rides for young & old. Try our 9 hole adventure golf course or have a © Bundoran Museum spin on our super fast petrol go-karts, bouncy castle, bungee trampolines. Food, candy floss & ice cream. Find us on Facebook. www.bundoranadventurepark.com

Bundoran Museum is located in the vaults of the Bundoran Community Centre (formerly AIB Bank). On display you’ll find a nod to the varied historical past of Bundoran including the railway, military, tourism and music. The museum is open weekdays from 10am - 5pm and admission is free.

04 05 Whatever kind of music you’re into, as either a listener or a performer, you’ll find Discover Bundoran... something to suit you!

Music is a major part of the heritage of the town with the dancehall tradition continuing to this day with Ireland’s top Alan Chapman country music singers performing each weekend. Numerous country music festivals take place in all of the major venues in town right throughout the year.

Through the summer season you’ll find music nightly in pubs from one end of Bundoran to the other – from country to traditional to rock to DJs – from the Chasin Bull to the Kicking Donkey, The Railway, 51 Main Street, The Bank, The Phoenix, Oyster Bar and The Marine Bar! There’s also the opportunity to show off your talents with the many “open mic nights” – bring your guitar or your voice! For up and coming bands why not try © Shane Smyth © Matt Britton Photography Great Northern Hotel Aug 16th, 2019 © Philip Ducap - Fine Art Photography the Chasin Bull’s Live & Unsigned for your chance to play this year’s Sea Sessions!

Year round, for the traditional fan there’s the chance to jump in on one of the weekly trad sessions at Madden’s Bridge Bar – join in or sit back and take in one of Ireland’s oldest forms of music and song. www.maddensbridgebar.com. Meanwhile the Fireside Sessions at the Bank Bar will round off your weekend in style each Sunday.

© Nathan Carter Facebook The Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival every June attracts not Great Northern Hotel July 13th, 2019 only thousands of festival goers to town but also the cream of international mainstream and indie music acts – the lineup for June 21st – 23rd 2019 includes Sigrid, Clean Bandit, Two Door Cinema Club, Wild Youth and Hermitage Green with more to be announced. www.seasessions.com

© Joe Chapman - Bank Bar Session Sigrid headlines Sea Sessions 2019 Bundoran is known as Ireland’s Capital of Country! Whether it’s at the intimate Bird’s Nest Bar or The Allingham Arms, with Jimmy Buckley, Robert Mizzell, Derek Ryan or any one of Ireland’s established or up and coming country artists, they are ...for Live Music! sure to be landing in town on any given weekend to perform on © Chasin Bull a Saturday night or as part of the many country music festivals held here during the year! www.allinghamarmshotel.ie

For the young or the young at heart, Paris nightclub is open each weekend playing the latest chart hits and the biggest dancefloor classics.

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06 07 Discover Bundoran...... and Bundoran ...for Waterworld Seaweed Baths

Here at Waterworld our completely enclosed indoor Bundoran Seaweed Baths invite you to take a step into your waterpark ensures a fun filled water based adventure, very own Wild Atlantic experience. Enjoy the therapeutic where you can enjoy the waves without the sand and the heat benefits as we prepare you an organic seaweed bath without the sunscreen! experience packed full of natural goodness.

Nestled on the Wild Atlantic Way in the famous Donegal Using filtered heated seawater and accompanied by seaside town of Bundoran, Waterworld offers an exciting complimentary pre and post bath seaweed facemasks. Let us day out for the whole family where golden sand beaches, deliver a first class service, recharging and revitalising you cliff walks and rock pool adventures are within a touching on your Emerald adventure. distance of the thrills and spills of our indoor aqua land! Bundoran Seaweed Baths also offer a range of additional Our three leisure pools are best catered to those who are treatments,all followed by an invitation to enjoy our ocean very young through to the early teenage years with a host of view lounge that allows you to sit back, relax and enjoy the slides, features and attractions that will entertain, thrill and views of the spectacular wild Atlantic,whilst sipping a cup of excite your whole family! complimentary herbal tea.

FANTASTIC FAMILY FUN FACILITIES INCLUDE: OUR THERAPISTS OFFER A RANGE OF • Gravity Speed Flume • Twister Flume TREATMENTS INCLUDING: • Pirate’s Galleon Ship • Wave Pool • La Stone Massages • 3 Lane Multi Slide • Slide Pool • Hand and Foot Massages • Aqua Children’s Slide • Rapids • Head Massages • Toddler Pool • Multiple Children’s • Whizzer Flume Features WE ALSO STOCK A GREAT RANGE OF CERTIFIED • Tornado Flume • Slides & Water Sprays ORGANIC SEAWEED PRODUCTS THAT INCLUDE: • Shampoo and Conditioner We boast five great water slides including the fastest in • Face and Hand Creams the country; The Gravity! along with a rapids and wave pool • Soaps and Dried Seaweed Products where your family will while away the hours whatever the weather is doing outside. Book a Seaweed bath for only €15 extra when booking a massage. Waterworld delivers a customer focused, inclusive environment with a host of additional ammenties to make Booking is simple: your visit just a little more relaxing! Our on site vending, Visit www.waterworldbundoran.com/seaweedbaths Peak Season Café, hair dryers, family changing and and click on the BOOK NOW section. Call us on Additional Needs facilities are all provided to service your +353 (0)719841172 for any other queries. families requirements!

Visit www.waterworldbundoran.com for entry times, dates, prices, terms and conditions. Call us on +353 (0)71 9841172 for any other queries.

08 09 The annual calendar is crammed full of Discover Bundoran... events for all ages and all interests.

For the music fan there’s Sea Sessions each June attracting the world’s top acts to play right on the beach front (see pg 7). © Andrea Whelan Country Music Festivals are par for the course with Ireland’s top country music stars appearing every weekend playing to packed dancehalls. Periodic country music events and festivals happen at the Great Northern Hotel.

Over 2500 athletes take part in the annual Cara Bundoran Challenge each March while shortly afterwards the annual St Patrick’s Day parade attracts thousands of visitors to the town on March 17th. www.discoverbundoran.com/ stpatricksday. Family fun is guaranteed at our Easter Egg painting competition on Easter Saturday. © POG Photography, St. Patrick’s Day © Megan Gallagher Darkness into Light, May 11th, 2019 © Shane Smyth Cara Run, March 8th - 10th, 2019 Bundoran’s proximity to the sea and the finest fishing rivers (Erne and Drowes) give rise to fishing events year round. Two new festivals come your way in 2019 – “Bundoran’s Big Week by the Beach” happens from August 14th – 18th with a host of events for all the family – more at www.discoverbundoran.com/bigweek and in September “Bia Bundoran” will celebrate everything that’s good about the town’s food offering.

The event calendar is also kept busy with our annual Pumpkin © Sea Sessions Carving and Pumpkin Parade on Halloween, The West Coast Golf Challenge and Celtic Supporters Festival in September and the Donegal Bay & Bluestacks Festival in October.

2018 saw the inaugural Darkness into Light event in Bundoran

© Conor Conlon Vintage & Classic Car Show, July 21st, 2019 © Shane Smyth Sea Sessions, June 21st - 23rd, 2019 as the good work of Pieta House came to the fore. Over 1000 people set out at 04:15am and walked 5km around Roguey into the sunrise. The event will happen once again on Saturday May 11th.

...for an EVENTful Time! Ireland take on Scotland in the Celtic Cup Surf Competition which is scheduled for November and with many more events © Andrea Whelan still to be announced, there’s sure to be something for everyone!

Make a date with Bundoran this year by checking out our event guide on page 38 or see www.discoverbundoran.com/events

10 11 Bundoran Golf is beautifully positioned, offering stunning views of the North Discover Bundoran... Atlantic Coastline!

Bundoran Golf Club, founded in 1894, one of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland, is a cliff top links on a rugged headland © Bundoran Golf jutting out into Donegal Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way. Set against the background of the magnificent Dartry Mountains our golfer friendly Course, situated in the town, has panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and should the wind blow it will present a challenge to all golfers.

Surrounding the Course you will see locals and visitors enjoying the famous cliff edge Roguey Walk, stopping at the Fairy Bridges, you may see surfers enjoying the waves at The Peak and Tullan Strand and marine visitors such as dolphins and seals. © Bundoran Golf

Bundoran GC, designed by Harry Vardon, is a testing 18 hole Par 70, two loops of nine ending at the Clubhouse. Harry’s design philosophy was “ to give pleasure to golfers of all degrees”. We are sure you will enjoy your golfing experience and the warm welcome you will receive in the golf club. Bundoran GC is one of the joint hosts of the West Coast Challenge. Facilities include a practice area, putting green, bar, restaurant and Pro Shop. For more information and to view the Course video, please visit bundorangolfclub.com © Bundoran Golf Tel: 00353 (0)71 98 41302 Email: [email protected]

If an 18 hole championship golf course is too challenging for you then why not try our brand new attraction Footgolf! © Bundoran Golf Located at Dinglei Coush in the West End of town, the 9 hole course enjoys stunning views of the Dartry Mountains with panoramas over to Benbulben. For information and opening ...for a Hole in One! times find them on Facebook or call +353 86 044 3463 © Bundoran Golf

12 13 While it’s most famous for surfing, Bundoran is a mecca for other Discover Bundoran... Adventure Sports and Activities too.

Horse riding - Donegal Equestrian Centre (see page 5) www.donegalequestriancentre.com © SUP Dude

Go-karting - of the more traditional variety is available from the purpose built track at Bundoran Adventure Park www.bundoranadventurepark.com

High Ropes / Climbing / Zip Line - Donegal Adventure Centre boasts a 40 ft Climbing and Abseiling tower as well as the Sky Frame - a structure including our Balance Beams, Zip Wire, Trapeze & Leap of Faith and High Wire walks. Also at DAC you’ll find a variety of other land and team building activities. © TurfNSurf Donegal Adventure Centre also do kayaking & canoeing lessons in the beautiful setting of Lough Melvin also the venue for their Viking Quest raft building game. www.donegaladventurecentre.net

Kayaking & Sailing - TurfNSurf run daily Sea Kayaking tours around the bay, island hopping and have a stunning sunset paddle tour.

Surf and River kayaking - Bundoran has always been a popular venue for surf kayakers with river kayaking possible © SUP Dude at certain times of the year.

Cliff Jumping - On a full flat tide it is a great venue to take the plunge – but we would advise you to always get the advice of the lifeguards and for anyone intending to go off the higher ©Donegal English Language School ledges or go out on anything but the calmest of days.

SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding - The newest of all the popular adventure sports in Bundoran - SUP Dude run regular ...for an Adventurous Time! lessons all around the area. www.supdude.ie © DAC Surfing - Bundoran is widely regarded nationally and internationally as the Surf Capital of Ireland with 5 surf schools and world class beach and reef breaks. Find out more about surfing in Bundoran on page 18.

Coasteering - Coasteering is a mix of cliff jumping and adventure swimming. It’s an amazing way to discover and explore the hidden bits off the wild Atlantic way. www.northwestcoasteering.com

14 15 Play, Dine, Talk, Sleep, Swim, Prepare, Discover Bundoran... Meet, Compete, Bond...

Accommodation for all! From two 4 star hotels to luxury B&Bs and self-catering © Great Northern Hotel apartments to top class conference and sports facilities, whatever the size of your group – two for a quiet getaway, a family for a reunion, a sports group to do some bonding and training or a conference with hundreds of delegates, Bundoran can look after you!

Conferences and Meetings The conference centre at the four star Great Northern Hotel is no stranger to hosting large groups of delegates, holding up to 1,000 delegates theatre style or 700 delegates classroom style. Smaller syndicate rooms are also available with top of the range equipment in computers and video equipment links. © Portbeg © Great Northern Hotel Many of the town’s major events are held here annually as well as The Teamtalk Awards and numerous other large scale events. www.greatnorthernhotel.com

Bundoran Community Centre on Main Street has a number of meeting facilities catering from 8 – 80 people with state of the art audio visual equipment available in their conference room and Roguey Suite. [email protected]

With 6 hotels, numerous self-catering apartments, hostels, © Grand Central B&Bs and houses to rent in Bundoran, all budgets are catered for – www.discoverbundoran.com/stay

Bond with your team! What better way to bond with your team than in blindfolds! © Allingham Arms © Allingham Arms Wild Atlantic Crusades in nearby Kinlough, County Leitrim offers blindfold 4x4 driving as well as corporate teambuilding activities in their facility. For more see ...for Top Class Facilities! www.wildatlanticcrusades.com Indoor facilities for football, basketball and volleyball are © Wild Atlantic Crusades available at Magh Ene College with outdoor options also on hand with their football pitch and basketball court. See www.maghenecollege.ie for more details.

Meanwhile also nearby is the Bundoran GAA pitch which regularly hosts visiting teams and facilitates as a “neutral” ground for important gaelic games ties.

In nearby Ballyshannon, the Lakeside Centre caters for teams who wish to avail of Astro Turf facilities.

16 17 Bundoran is a proud partner of Surfing Europe – an Atlantic Coast surfing trail Discover Bundoran... with partners in the UK, France, Spain and Portugal.

One of the things that sets Bundoran apart is its wide array of options for all surfers whether at Tullan Strand, Main Beach, © Donegal English Language School If you’d The Peak or nearby Rossnowlagh or Streedagh. rather leave it to just the kids, all 4 surf Beginners & improvers - We would strongly advise all schools run kids camps beginners or those who’ve been surfing only a handful of during the holidays and times to take a lesson with one of the five excellent surf the DAC offers a fully schools based in Bundoran. The schools are all approved by supervised residential the Irish Surfing Association and just like a beginner skier Surf camp. would never start out on a black run, this way you have an experienced coach and lifeguard to make sure that you have a safe and fun experience at the right beach for the conditions.

© Bundoran Surf Co Intermediate - Whether you just plan to rent equipment or you have your own boards - all the surf schools will be happy to help you out. All 4 rent boards and wetsuits but will also be happy to just dispense some advice. Tullan Strand is an excellent beach for those who’ve progressed beyond lessons. Famous for being considered Ireland’s most consistent beach break with waves right along the stretch of golden sand with a wave for almost every level of surf.

Advanced - The Peak and other reef breaks. It’s no

coincidence that Bundoran has hosted many Irish and © Shane Smyth International tournaments. Its world class waves and friendly people make it a perfect hosting venue. Most of the world’s best surfers, including Kelly Slater and Mick Fanning have Co-funded by the COSME visited Bundoran to catch waves on the Peak. These breaks Programme of the European Union are for very experienced surfers only.

© Ian Mitchinson Tow-In and Big Wave Surfing - Waves at nearby Mullaghmore have made national and international headlines in recent years - this type of surfing only for the trained #SurfCapital of Ireland! professionals - it’s fun to watch though! Bundoran Surf Co. T: 07198 419 68 | www.bundoransurfco.com Donegal Adventure Centre T: 07198 42418 | www.donegaladventurecentre.net Surfworld T: 07198 41223 | www.surfworld.ie TurfNSurf T: 07198 41091 | www.turfnsurf.ie Murf’s Surf School T: 08615 14924 | facebook.com/murfssurfschoolbundoran © Bundoran Surf Co

18 19 People have been taking advantage of Bundoran’s wonderful landscape and blue Discover Bundoran... flag beach for years.

Fishing trips - Whether you are interested in Sea Angling, River Angling or Coarse Fishing, Donegal Bay has somewhere in the region of 30 different species of fish and it’s not unusual for a day’s fishing to produce at least 5 or more species. The Bundoran Star runs charter trips for anglers or for those who prefer just to watch. www.bundoranstar.ie More on page 33.

Horse riding - Enjoy a canter in the sand dunes or on the majestic Tullan Strand or a lesson in the arena at Donegal Equestrian Centre www.donegalequestriancentre.com See page 5.

Cycling - From Bundoran, you can be cycling along beautiful cliff top coastal roads around Mullaghmore, an hour later be cruising around the famous Gleniff Horseshoe. If you don’t have a bike with you - The Bike Stop on Main Street 085 2488317 have a range of bikes and helmets for all. See www.discoverbundoran.com/cycling

Walking & Hiking - The two main walks in Bundoran are the Roguey Walk Experience and the West End Cliff Walk. The Roguey Walk heads east along Main Beach and then up over the Roguey cliffs to Tullan Strand (don’t forget to check

out the Fairy Bridges and Wishing Chair while you’re there). © Land And Sea Sports For the West End Cliff Walk, head west from the Tourist Office, past the world famous Peak surf break and just after the Lifeboat station, you’ll see a sign for the cliff walk which will guide you along the cliffs at the west end of town.

© Donegal English Language School Sea Swimming - Two outdoor Atlantic sea water swimming pools are available to those so inclined - one at West End and the Thrupenny Pool just below Waterworld, while Main Beach offers lifeguarded conditions during summer months - just ...for Fun Activities! remember to obey the flags and seek advice if you are unsure. © John Carver Farming - Campview Farm is located between Bundoran and Ballyshannon and offers a hands-on experience on a real working farm including a guided tour of the farmyard and its facilities and also a visit to the most northerly turlough in Europe! www.campviewfarm.ie

Playgrounds - Free public playgrounds are located next to Waterworld and at West End (Peter Brady Park) providing swings, roundabouts and climbing frames for plenty of outdoor family fun!

20 21 Eating out in Bundoran is an all year round, exciting and unforgettable Discover Bundoran... experience...

Bundoran’s food scene is thriving, and is proud to be home to award-winning food businesses. HardyBaker at Bundoran © Madden’s Bridge Bar Retail Park will once again be included in the McKenna’s 100 Best Restaurants in Ireland list 2019.

Good mainstream food reflects the demand for a more relaxed dining experience which is evident with the wide variety of cuisines from which to choose – Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, pizzas, seafood, your European menu and some of the finest steaks you’ll eat anywhere with locally sourced beef. Several eateries are family friendly thus helping to make Bundoran a more welcoming town. © Grand Central Where possible, chefs across town like to support local suppliers with none more local than Bundoran Community Garden in the West End which produces top quality organic produce overlooking Donegal Bay. Frizzell’s Craft Butchers are members of the “Support Your Local Butcher” initiative – a craft butchers group aiming to deliver quality to their customers all over Ireland.

In-house homemade treats are a speciality in several cafes across town - freshly baked scones and breads each morning topped with delicious homemade jams and all proudly supporting artisan and local food suppliers using © Burro Burro natural and local ingredients.

2019 will see the introduction of “Bia Bundoran”, a brand new event coordinated by the food providers in the town, which will celebrate the wide variety of food available to © HardyBaker visitors in the locality.

You can wash your meal down with a fine wine or maybe even a craft beer with one of the newest additions to the ...for Food & Drink! market, Donegal Blonde brewed just four miles away in Ballyshannon. © The Salty Fox

If you prefer to cook at home a wide variety of fresh produce is available from local supermarkets and providers!

22 23 Tullan Strand

* Icon Key No rth Fairy Bridges & Tourist Information Caravan Park Wishing Chair Health Centre Bus Stop Pharmacy P Public Parking Aughrus Point Boat Quay P Free Parking Supermarket Post Office ROGUEY WALK Public Toilets Lit Walking Route (Seasonal) P Library Bank of Ireland Fire Station 88 Eclipse Cinemas Playground Garda Station Church Laundrette

Selfie Spot ROAD STRAND TULLAN Taxi Rank ROGUEY WALK Museum ATM Roguey EV Charging Petrol Station Rock BUNDORAN 86 Diving Boards 84 85 87 THE LINKS

West End Scenic Cliff Walk

Main Beach

1 Sea Water Pool P Thrupenny Pool THE PROMENADE

PORTBEG West End Pool SEA ROAD

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ELAGHMORE 35 ASTORIA ROAD R267 THE PROMENADE 83 2 3 MEEHAN’S LANE R267 Sligo 42km N15 SINGLE STREET Community CENTRAL LANE P 82 Tullaghan 1km Garden ATLANTIC WAY Boat Charters Coach ARMADA COTTAGES THE WEST END BRIGHTON TERRACE Parking 81 RENNISONS LANE 54 7374 P 707172 77 THE EAST END80 DORAN PARK SHENE AVE. 59 60 BUNHOLVIL 58 7578 89 55 5657 5 6 53 69 76 30 51 52 90 50 61 62 63 P 3940 48 49 Drowes Fishing 3738 47 ST. BRIGIDS 91 MAIN STREET44 46 TERRACE 2829 43 DRUMACRIN ROAD 2627 4142 N15

25 45 LANE TOWER 92 4 10 STATION ROAD SILVERHILL P 21 34 Ballyshannon 13 3233 93 THE OLD BOG ROAD 31 ST. COLMS Ruined Church TERRACE SHAMBLE LANE 8 22 96 7 11 17 12 14 15 16 DINGLEI COUSH P

BAYVIEW AVENUE BAYVIEW 68 CHURCH ROAD

DRUMACRIN AVE. P DORAN CLOSE ELLISMERE CT. 23 79

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ROSSMERE CT. 19 St. Macartan’s 64 18 National School Retail Gaelic 65 Directory Key Bundoran/Ballyshannon Bypass 9 20 Park P Park 66 BEN BULBEN VIEW Accommodation Activities Dining 67 Magh Ene 94 RIVER BRADOGE ROSS AVENUE GAELIC PARK DR. R280 ROSS VIEW College & Sport 95 Pubs, Bars & Live Music Shopping Services Facility 24 Drowes PLEASE NOTE: Map is not to scale. Fishing 97 Kinlough (5km) *See listings from pages 40-45 All information was correct at time of going to press. © Daveth Fox. N15 Sligo/Donegal WHITE MAPLE If it’s land based skills, outdoor activities or water based, Bundoran has become a Discover Bundoran... centre for learning in recent years.

Lifeguarding - Several times a year, candidates descend on the town to complete their beach and pool lifeguard training © DAC courses delivered via the RLSS and in nearby Ballyshannon via Irish Water Safety. You can be pretty positive that any number of lifeguards looking after you on beaches nationwide have been trained right here in Bundoran! donegaladventurecentre.net, iws.ie, turfnsurf.ie and waterworldbundoran.com

Water Safety - Every July, national Water Safety week comes to the West End outdoor pool where children and adults can learn essential water safety and lifesaving skills. Irish Water Safety classes are held in the winter months in nearby Ballyshannon Leisure Centre from Jan to March and Sept to Dec.

Surfing - There’s no better place to come than the surf capital of Ireland to learn to surf. With 5 surf schools operating year round and seasonal, there’s no excuse not to stand on a surfboard at least once in your life!! (See Page 18).

Outdoor Instructor - If becoming an instructor of these and other exciting outdoor activities is something that appeals to you, then look no further than the DAC or TurfnSurf where both long-term and short-term outdoor instructor courses are available year round. donegaladventurecentre.net / turfnsurf.ie

© DAC Foreign and English Language Schools - • Donegal English Language School: Established in 1989, this award winning school offers a wide range of English language and adventure experience packages for both adults and juniors. donegallanguageschool.com • ID Languages: Provides educational language programs, TEFL ©Donegal English Language School courses, translation & interpreting services. idlanguages.com & idtranslation.com or call +353 7198 29634 • Language & Adventure Programmes: Spanish, French, German & Irish language programmes for Junior / Leaving ...for Education! Cert or GCSE /A level students & schools. language-adventure.com © Bundoran Surf Co.

Cultural Education - The Institute of Study Abroad Ireland provides authentic cultural and educational experiences in North West Ireland - www.isaireland.com.

Gaelic Football - GAA Cúl Camps happen each summer at Gaelic Park, Bundoran. Maybe your little one could become the next county star.

26 27 Welcome to The Bundoran Historical Walking Trail, which gives Discover Bundoran’s both locals & tourists a glimpse into the history of Bundoran, as Historical Trail they enjoy a pleasant and leisurely stroll around the town.

1 Boat Quay, West End - 6 Great Northern Railway,North Station Road - The Great Northern Railway came to Bundoran In 1866 and was a major map 2016 3mm bleed.pdf 1 20/12/2016 19:44 Bundoran Pier was built around 1880. The pier was a relief work under Fairy Bridges & The Poor Law Act. This Is now the local boat quay and home to the factor in the development of the town as a resort. TheWishing station Chair closed in 1957 Bundoran RNLI Lifeboat. with the last train pulling away on 30th September that year. The present Tullan Strand Library stands on the site of the old Railway. 2 Aughrus Bayview Terrace, West End - Tullan Strand Point Fairy Bridges & 7 This row ofNo rtnineh two bay three storey Victorian houses was built around Old Methodist Church, Main Street - Accommodation Pubs, Bars & Live Music Venues Wishing Chair Roguey Walk 1. Grand Central Hotel 23. Brennan's Criterion Bar 1890. It was built by the Kane family, Bundoran. No. 2 was the old post Campbell’s Memorial Methodist Church was built by Thomas Elliott in 1888.P P Hotel, Bar and Restaurant 24. Phoenix Tavern office In the past. It is a detached five bay single storey former Methodist church with an 2. Maghery Hotel Pub/Restaurant B&B/Restaurant/Function Room/Music/Weddings entrance porch to the east. In 1980 it was converted Into a coffee shop with 3. Fitzgeralds Hotel 25. Kicking Donkey & Georges P Pub/Live Music/Pool Tables 3 a glazed porch facing onto the street. Hotel/Bistro/Restaurant Homefield House, Bayview Avenue - P 4. Killavil House 26. The Chasin Bull This is the oldest prominent building In Bundoran. It was built in 1777 by Pub/Live Music Venue 8 Bed & Breakfast the Viscount Enniskillen. It was burned and extensively damaged during the Bundoran Community Centre, Main Street - Tullan Strand Road 5. Surfers Cove 27. Paris Nightclub Formerly the old AIB Bank, this building has been on Main Street since 1917 Self Catering Holiday Homes Aughrus 1798 rebellion. Roguey Walk 28. Bank Bar and was purchased by Bundoran Community Development Group in 2016. 6. Holyrood Hotel & Cellar Bar 29. Birds Nest Point Roguey Walk Roguey Hotel/Bar/Restaurant/Nightclub Pub/Live Country Music Venue 4 Rock The three storey building retains much of its character and now houses 7. Home eld Rock Hostel Catholic Church, Church Road - Tullan Strand Road Music themed backpackers hostel 30. 51 Main St. Bundoran Museum in its two vaults. Pub/Live Music Venue The Church of the Immaculate Conception was built in 1859. Reverend Diving Boards 8. Atlantic Apartotel 31. The Railway Bar Francis Keelaghan was the driving force behind the construction. In 2009 Self Catering Apartments, Bar & Leisure Centre 9 Church of Ireland, The Bridge - 9. Allingham Arms Hotel 32. Marine Bar the Church was refurbished by Canon Ramon Munster and is now called Hotel/Bar/Restaurant/Music Venue The Church of Ireland building is located beside the bridge. It isThe called Christ Restaurants & Cafés Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran. 10. Portbeg Holiday Homes Church of Finner parish. It was built between 1839 and 1840 andLinks designed by Self Catering Holiday Homes 33. McGarrigles Restaurant & Sean Rua’s Bar 11. Great Northern Hotel 5 William Hagerty, a prominent architect in his day. 4 Star Hotel/Bar/Restaurant/Conference Centre/Golf Club 34. Kitchen Bake RogueySt LouisWalk Convent, Station Road - Café & Coee Shop In 1870 the Sisters of St. Louis came to teach in Bundoran’s West End but 10 Activity/Recreational Centres Right Of Way, Promenade Road - 35. The Barbecue left In 1885. They returned again in 1890 when Canon McKennaThe bought 12. Bundoran Surf Co. 36. The Galley Roguey Links In 1868, James Hamilton, a local landlord began to build a wall along the Surf Shop, Lodge & Surf School 11 Fast Food Outlet Rock the grounds for the St. Louis Convent and schools on Station Road which Main Beach West End Scenic Cliff Walk street in order to exclude the public from gaining access to the seashore. 13. TurfnSurf 37. The Courthouse, Kinlough Diving Boardsopened in 1892. The lands were bought from a man named Scott and Surf School It was his intention that tourists would pay for access to the beach. However, Restaurant Mr. Harvey from Enniskillen was the contractor. 14. Bundoran Adventure Park 38. Waves Cafe led by Canon Keelaghan, the people of Bundoran opposed this action and Amusements & Carnival Sea Water Pool P Homemade Food Cooked Daily Thrupenny Pool issued legal proceedings against Hamilton. On the 8th of February 1870, 15. Donegal Equestrian Centre The Promenade Sea Road Indoor Horseriding Arena/Horse Riding Beach Trails 39. Monsoon Valley Information on these pages reproduced with kind permission of Magh Ene Historical Society. Judge Flanagan of the Landed Estates Court granted that the “Right of Way” Indian Restaurant/Takeaway Portbeg BUNDORAN 16. Donegal Adventure Centre For more, please see www.discoverbundoran.com/historical would be granted in perpetuity to theKearnsLane townspeople. 17. Eclipse Cinemas 40. Madden's Bridge Bar West End Pool Bar/Restaurant 6 Screen Sony 4K Digital Cinema Astoria The Promenade R267 18. Macks Amusements 41. Stakes Restaurant Meehan’s Lane Road 5 Central Lane Single Street Amusement Centre 42. La Sabbia Restaurant Elaghmore Lisadell P Armada Sligo 42km N15R267 Coach Cottages 19. Dizzy's Den 43. Page's Cafe Ave Parking Indoor Children's Playcentre Tullaghan 1km Community 4 Atlantic Way Doran E Rennison’s Lane 44. Fox's Lair Boat Charters The East End Park 20. Olympic Amusements Main Beach Garden Brighton Terrace 1/4km Bar/Restaurant Sea Road P Amusement Centre R267 8 (R267) 45. The Peak Restaurant Drowes Fishing P 21. Waterworld and Bundoran Seaweed Baths The West End 7 St. Brigids

Indoor Aqua Adventure Playground Single Street Terrace 46. HardyBaker Lane Tower The Promenade KearnsLane N15 Armada 15 Ballyshannon/Donegal 22. Foot Golf 10 Drumacrin Road 47. Taj Mahal 1 Cottages Indian Restaurant/Takeaway Sea Water Pool Thrupenny Pool 1/4kmD St. Colms 14 AstoriaDinglei Station Road 48. Patricia’s Seafood Restaurant Terrace Bunholvil RoadCoush Doran P (R267) C Park Doran Meehan’s Lane Main Street B P Ruined 6 Close Coach Church Drumacrin 21 Central Lane Parking P N152 Church Road 12 The East End All information was correct at time of going to press. © www.creativeloop.ie Shamble Ballyshannon/Donegal9 F P Ave The Promenade Lane Bayview * Icon Key A 47 24 St. Brigids Avenue 5 West End Scenic Cliff Walk 33 Terrace Drumacrin Road Atlantic Way Tourist Information BUNDORAN 28 26 For A-F key see page 32. Doran Rennison’s Lane P 1 30 Health Centre 8 Ben CloseSt. Macartan’s Caravan Park Brighton Terrace Tower Lane Sheil Avenue 4 36 Bulben 3 National All information was correct at time of going to press. © www.creativeloop.ie West End Pool Pharmacy Bus Stop 34 St. Colms View School P Boat Quay Terrace Retail Park P Public Parking 2 20 28 Drumacrin 29 23 Supermarket 35 25 AveGaelic P Free Parking 10 R280 43 31 Park Magh Ene River Bradoge Public Toilets Boat Charters 18 College & Sport (Seasonal) Post Office Portbeg 41 27 Station Road Facility Kinlough (5km) Lit Walking Route 38 Bank of Ireland Lisadell Community * Icon Key Garden 6 N15 Eclipse Cinemas Library Elaghmore Ave P Tourist Information Caravan Park Sligo/Donegal Drowes Fishing Playground Fire Station R267 P 40 Health Centre Bus Stop P Main Street Church Garda Station Sligo 42km N15 Church Road The West End 45 17 Pharmacy P Public Parking Tullaghan 1km 13 Taxi Rank Laundrette 9 Boat Quay P Free Parking 29 46 32 3 48 Bayview Dinglei 44 39 Supermarket Post Office Coush Ruined Avenue P P Shamble Public Toilets Lit Walking Route Drowes Fishing Church 19 Lane (Seasonal) Sheil Avenue Retail Park Library Bunholvil St. Macartan’s Bank of Ireland National River Bradoge Fire Station School 42 7 Eclipse Cinemas Ben R280 Garda Station Bulben Playground Magh Ene Kinlough (5km) Laundrette View Church College & Sport Drowes Fishing Gaelic 16 Facility 37 Taxi Rank 22 Park N15 All information was correct at time of going to press. © www.creativeloop.ie Sligo/Donegal Discover Bundoran’s Discover Bundoran’s Sculpture Trail Fairy Bridges and Wishing Chair

Sculptures are located all around the town. Reference numbers below can be seen on map Coming from South to North, Bundoran’s Tullan Strand is proud to be the first Discovery Point on previous page. you will meet in County Donegal on the Wild Atlantic Way and what a place to start! With scenic A views for 360 degrees you can see back into Mullaghmore, County Sligo and across Donegal Artist Name: Brendan McGloin Title: Carraig na nÉan, (Rock of the Birds) Bay to the magical Slieve League Cliffs. Year of Installation: 2000 Size: 3m arch, 2m monolithe As you begin the Roguey Walk Experience, you will arrive at the stunning Fairy Bridges – sea Medium: Limestone, Sandstone, Lead, Granite stacks hundreds of years old and Bundoran’s original tourist attraction back in the 1800s. Description: Monolithe However, it is believed that as far back as the 1700s locals thought these to be haunted by the fairies with the result of the name “The Fairy Bridges”. B Artist Name: Locky Morris Title: Dry Year of Installation: 2000 While you’re there, take a seat on Bundoran’s own Wishing Chair. It is said that many of the Medium: Bronze town’s famous visitors over the years have sat here overlooking the wild Atlantic Ocean - from Description: DRY is a series of 6 bronze towels placed permanently at poet William Allingham to golfer Christy O’Connor to Viscount Enniskillen to 10 times world locations along the shorefront - the image featured is that of a towel champion surfer Kelly Slater – they’re all believed to have sat in Bundoran’s famous Wishing discarded by a careless bather. Can you find his runners? Chair located at the Fairy Bridges at Tullan Strand. C Artist Name: Walker & Walker Title: Double Daisy Wishing Chair Ritual Year of Installation: 2000 Legend says it is advised to approach the chair with caution lest the powers of the chair be Size: 60 x 60 x 150 cm approx. disrupted. Wishers are advised to sit down slowly holding on to both “arms” of the chair and Medium: Painted cast bronze then pause for at least 15 seconds to take in the stunning scenery that surrounds them – Description: Two over sized daisies cast in bronze and painted, interlocking Donegal Bay to their left, Tullan Strand straight ahead and the Dartry Mountains to the right. in the manner of a daisy chain It is useful to contemplate the figures, possible heroes and heroines who may have sat in the chair in times past, before making their wish which must be done in silence and kept private to D Artist Name: Grace Weir Title: 1000 Silver Limpets the wisher in order to increase the chances of it coming true. Finally it is believed that tapping Year of Installation: 2000 the seat twice as you get up will give your final commitment that your wish is a genuine one. Size: approx 50m Medium: Chrome plated stainless steel Description: 1000 limpets cast in stainless steel and chrome-plated, forming a straight line along a wall. Count them and see…

E Artist Name: Brendan McGloin Title: Aolchloch Punta, limestone punt. Year of Installation: 2002 Size: 8.5m long x 2m wide x 1.3m high Medium: Limestone, Sandstone and Granite Description: The seating when viewed as a whole represents a boat based on the kind used by local fishermen during the mid 1900’s. The project is site specific.

F Artist Name: Brendan McGloin Title: An Triur Ceann, The Triskle Heads, Year of Installation: 2002 Size: 2m x 5m Medium: Limestone and Sandstone Description: Three heads carved in one block of Limestone set upon a sandstone column with a capping stone between, reading the names of the three masters in Gaelic. Read more about the Fairy Bridges and the Tullan Strand Discovery Point of the Wild Atlantic Way at www.fairybridgesandwishingchair.com

30 31 Whether you are a total beginner or a world class professional angler, Bundoran Discover Bundoran... is the perfect base for your angling holiday.

In the town itself we are lucky enough to have some of the best shore angling marks in the country. Tullan Strand and the © Land And Sea Sports town’s main beach both offer first class fishing for Flounder, Turbot, Seatrout and Ray to name just a few species, with rock marks at Rougey and the town’s West End providing plenty of action with Pollock, Wrasse, Conger and Cod and much more.

Being on the wild Atlantic coast the boat angling is as good as anywhere in the world, literally anything is possible! During the 2018 fishing season over 50 species of fish were landed by the local charter boats. In summer months the rich Atlantic waters are teeming with feed which creates a very diverse fish

population. Everyone can be catered for here, whether you © Land And Sea Sports would just like an evening Mackerel and Pollock fishing trip or to go for a fish of a lifetime such as Shark, Skate or even a giant Bluefin Tuna, Bundoran has it to offer.

For the game angler there is nowhere better. 3 miles south of Bundoran we have the fantastic Lough Melvin which offers world class fly-fishing for wild brown Trout and Salmon. Lough Melvin is famous all over the world for its unique species of Every road trout which are the beautiful gold bellied Gillaroo and the hard in and out of fighting black Sonaghan. Bundoran brings © Land And Sea Sports a different angling The river Drowes is a well-known river for its prolific run of opportunity. wild Atlantic salmon. Nearly every year the first Salmon in Ireland is caught on this small and beautiful water. Another 4 miles west of the town is the Bunduff River. This river also has a great run of Salmon and offers great sport in July, August and September. Just Northeast of Bundoran at the end of a © Duff Falls - Tom Devins. McIntyres fishery refreshing walk across the fantastic Tullan strand you will find the famous Erne Estuary. This is without doubt one of the finest if not the finest Seatrout fishery in Ireland. Finally, within 5 miles of the town we have numerous lakes for Pike ...the Angling Capital of Ireland! and coarse angling. © Land And Sea Sports Nowhere else in Ireland offers so many angling opportunities of such quality as Bundoran. For information on licences/ permits, tackle and boat hire contact Carty’s Land and Sea Sports in the West End at 0035371 9829698 or by email on [email protected]

For a personalised local guide service, Fisherman’s Dream, based in nearby Fermanagh provides high quality guiding, tackle and lunch on a daily basis in all areas mentioned above and more – see fishermansdreams.com

32 33 Whether it’s a surfboard or a souvenir, a trinket or technology, Bundoran will cater Discover Bundoran... for your shopping indulgence...

Part of Bundoran’s seaside heritage is visible in the trinket and souvenir shops on Bundoran’s Main Street. Amidst the sticks of rock and china mementos you will also find the rare and exotic, so enjoy your search.

For the surfer, Bundoran Surf Co and Surfworld will kit the beginner or professional surfer out with a wide range of surfboards, wetsuits, leashes, board bags, wax, board keys and other accessories. Of course if it’s just the surfer “look” you’re after, both stores will cater for your hoodies, jackets, t-shirts and swimwear.

Two top class pharmacies in town will not only cater for your medical and prescription needs but also for your perfumes, aftershaves, makeup, gift and photographic needs. Cara Pharmacy and Pillbox Pharmacy’s helpful staff will ensure you are looked after. Cara’s Photographic and Baby Centre will not only let you print your holiday snaps but you can also put your favourite image onto a mug, a mousemat, a canvas and even your phonecover! For the parents you’ll also find Mamas & Papas Nursery Interior and Accessory collections, Travel Systems, Strollers, Car Seats, High Chairs, Cots, Clothing and lots more. Gift options are also available at Pillbox. www.carapharmacy.com www.facebook.com/pillbox.bundoran

Could you really leave Bundoran without a souvenir postcard or famous stick of Bundoran Rock? American House, News & Views, Paraphernalia and The Irish Gift Shop will be happy to provide you with a memory of Bundoran with the Wishing Chair Shop and Buoys & Gulls showcasing the best in local Irish crafts and gifts. Meanwhile if you want to party it up let Fundoran Party World brighten up your party or event!

...for Unique Shopping! For the fishing fraternity Carty’s Land And Sea Sports at West End stock a massive range of fishing accessories and can also help you out with licences and offer advice on nearby opportunities. See page 33 for more.

If you need a new mobile phone or mobile broadband to complete your stay as well as advice on dialling home drop into Alpha Communications at East End who will help you stay connected.

34 35 Setting up base in Bundoran puts you in a perfect position to access spectacular Discover Bundoran... attractions in Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.

Straight across Donegal Bay is Slieve League – the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe and one of the most popular © Lissadell House visitor attractions in the county and now part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Although less famous than the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Slieve League’s cliffs reach almost three times higher!! “One Man’s Pass” is a popular walk on this mountain.

A trip to Donegal Town isn’t complete without taking in two of its top attractions – Donegal Castle and the Donegal Bay Waterbus! Cruise around Donegal Bay in the state of the art 160 seater Waterbus.

Donegal Castle, is nestled right in the heart of Donegal Town. Glencar Waterfall © Fáilte Ireland / Mullaghmore Donegal Castle It was built by the O’Donnell chieftains in the 15th Century, beside the river Eske and then rebuilt in Jacobean style in the 16th Century by Sir Basil Brooke. Guided tours are available.

For a day trip from Bundoran why not pack the picnic basket and head south to the Gleniff Horseshoe in County Sligo. The horseshoe is a 9km drive around a valley ringed by Tievebaun, Truskmore, The Hills of AnnaCoona and Benwiskin mountains. Whether you drive it or walk it, it’s one not to miss.

Just a short drive across the border from Bundoran is Belleek Yeats’ Grave Drumcliffe Pottery, one of Northern Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions.

Ireland’s second largest national park, Glenveagh, is a mere 90 minutes drive from Bundoran. The park covers 170 square km of © Shane Smyth / Gleniff Horseshoe © Matt Britton / Slieve League hillside above Glenveagh Castle on the shore of Lough Veagh.

Just 4 miles away, Ballyshannon is Ireland’s Oldest Town and is steeped in culture and heritage. It’s also the birthplace of world ...for lots of Local Attractions! famous guitarist Rory Gallagher, the home of poet William Allingham and the mother of Bram Stoker – author of Dracula!! © Barry Sweeny For more see www.discoverballyshannon.ie

Reopened in 2014, nearby Lissadell House in County Sligo is a must for any fans of Irish literature, history, politics and gardens – the ancestral home of Countess Markievicz and a regular haunt of poet William Butler Yeats. Daily tours are offered during their tourist season – more at www.lissadellhouse.com

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DATE EVENT (For confirmed dates, please visit VENUE JUNE www.discoverbundoran.com/events) Sun 2nd Bundoran Lifeboat Soapbox Race Astoria Road JANUARY Mon 3rd June Bank Holiday Sun 20th - Tue 22nd Atlantic Irish Fest Atlantic Irish Fest Fri 7th Bundoran Golf Club Pro Am Bundoran Golf Club Fri 25th Bundoran RNLI Annual Dance Allingham Arms Sun 16th Father's Day Sat 26th Charlie Lansborough Live Great Northern Hotel Fri 21st - Sun 23rd Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival Main Beach Car Park FEBRUARY Sat 22nd Mullaghmore Triathlon (TBC) Mullaghmore Thu 14th Valentines Day JULY Fri 22nd Bundoran Darts Masters Great Northern Hotel Mon 8th - Fri 12th Water Safety Week West End Pool Sat 23rd Tommy Fleming Live Great Northern Hotel Sat 13th Nathan Carter Great Northern Hotel MARCH Sat 20th Lakeside Triathlon (TBC) Lakeside Centre Fri 8th - Sun 10th Cara Bundoran Challenge Bundoran Sat 20th Street Party Main Street Sat 9th Roly Daniels Live Great Northern Hotel Sun 21st Classic Car Show West End Car Park Sun 17th St. Patrick's Day Parade (3:30pm) Main Street Mon 22nd - Fri 26th GAA Cúl Camp (TBC) Gaelic Park Mon 18th St. Patrick's Day Bank Holiday AUGUST Sun 31st Mother's Day Fri 2nd - Mon 5th Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Ballyshannon Festival APRIL Mon 5th August Bank Holiday Fri 19th - Sun 21st Easter Country Music Festival Allingham Arms Wed 14th - Sun 18th Big Week By The Beach Various Fri 19th Good Friday Fri 16th Daniel O’Donnell Great Northern Hotel Fri 19th Waterworld Reopens for Season 28 Waterworld Mon 26th Northern Bank Holiday Sat 20th Easter Egg Painting Event Atlantic Apartotel SEPTEMBER Sun 21st Remembering the legends - Great Northern Hotel Joe Dolan Tribute Show Thu 19th - Sun 22nd Celtic Supporters Club Festival Allingham Arms Sun 21st Easter Sunday Fri 20th Culture Night (TBC) Community Centre Mon 22nd Easter Monday Bank Holiday Fri 27th - Sun 29th Bia Bundoran Food Festival (Dates TBC) Various MAY OCTOBER Sat 4th - Mon 6th National Community Day Events (TBC) Community Centre Fri 4th Christy Moore Live Great Northern Hotel Mon 6th Bank Holiday Sat 5th Ballyshannon Carnival Parade Ballyshannon Sat 11th Darkness Into Light Event (4:15am) Community Centre Fri 25th October Country Music Festival (TBC) Allingham Arms Sat 18th - Sun 19th Irish National Junior Surf Tour Tullan/Main Beach Mon 28th October Bank Holiday Fri 24th - Sun 26th May Country Music Festival Allingham Arms Thu 31st Pumpkin Carving Comp & Parade Atlantic Apartotel Mon 27th Northern Bank Holiday DECEMBER Thu 30th - Sun 2nd Rory Gallagher International Festival Ballyshannon Mon 23rd Annual Christmas Quiz Chasin Bull Fri 31st - Sun 2nd June Country Music Festival Allingham Arms Wed 25th Annual Christmas Day Swim Main Beach Please note that some dates are provisional at press time. For specific dates for all of these and more events in Bundoran in 2019, please check www.discoverbundoran.com/events or see our Facebook page – www.facebook.com/discoverbundoran for more up-to-date information. For events countywide visit www.donegalevents.ie or www.govisitdonegal.com

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37 Colm’s Amusements 46 Cara Pharmacy 55 Grand Central Hotel 64 Eclipse Cinemas Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Station Road, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 98 42336 071 9841776 071 9842722 071 9829999 www.colmsamusements.com www.carapharmacy.com www.grandcentralbundoran.com www.bundorancineplex.com Amusement Centre Pharmacy and gift store Hotel, Bar and Restaurant 6 Screen Sony 4K Digital Cinema

38 Page’s Cafe 47 Meehan’s Travel & Auctioneers/Estate Agents 56 Bundoran Community Centre 65 The Hardy Baker Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Retail Park, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9841922 071 9841762 071 9829675 071 9833865 www.facebook.com/Pages-CAFÉ www.cjmeehan.ie www.facebook.com/BundoranCommunityCentre www.hardybaker.ie Café Holidays/Scheduled Air Travel/Tours/Estate Community Centre Café Agents Barbecue Restaurant Bank Bar Emerald Education Centre 39 57 66 Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 48 Bank of Ireland Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Retail Park, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9841374 Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9841152 083 8550210 www.facebook.com/BarbecueRestaurant 076 6240437 www.bankhousebundoran.com elainelingard.wixsite.com/emeraldeducation Restaurant www.bankofireland.com Bar and Live Music Venue English and Maths Tuition Bank facilities Olympic Amusements 58 The Chasin Bull Dizzy’s Den 40 Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Mr T’s Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 67 Retail Park, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9841277 49 Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9841988 071 9833668 www.facebook.com/OlympicAmusements 071 9833690 www.facebook.com/thechasinbull www.facebook.com/Dizzys-Den Amusement Centre www.facebook.com/mrtsTakeaway Bar and Live Music Venue Indoor Children’s play area Takeaway 41 Railway Bar 59 Oyster Bar 68 Goodbuys Discount Store Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Caroline’s Café Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Market Square, Bundoran, Co Donegal. 071 9841196 50 Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9841490 083 4777768 www.facebook.com/The-Railway-Bar 071 98 41759 www.facebook.com/The-Oyster-Bar Facebook - Market Square Bundoran Pub/Live Music/Pool Tables www.facebook.com/carolinescafé Restaurant Discount Store Café 42 Kicking Donkey & Georges 60 McGarrigles 69 The Bike Stop Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Blue Leaf Restaurant Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. East End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9829934 51 Main Street, Bundoran, Co Donegal. 071 9842060 085 2488317 www.facebook.com/TheKickingDonkey 083 8972466 www.facebook.com/McGarrigles-Restaurant www.thebikestop.ie Pub/Live Music/Pool Tables www.facebook.com/restaurant.blueleaf Restaurant Bike Hire Service/Small Engines Repair Restaurant / Pizzeria 43 Foot Clinic 61 Atlantic Apartotel 70 Frizzell’s Butchers Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 52 Galley Take-Away Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. East End, Bundoran, Co Donegal. 071 9833835 Main Street, Bundoran, Co Donegal. 071 9841205 071 9833857 www.jayneorrfootclinic.ie 071 9842266 www.atlanticapartotel.ie www.frizzellscraftbutcher.town.ie Podiatry, chiropodist and acupuncture Facebook - The Galley Bundoran Self Catering accommodation Family Butcher / Homemade produce Fast Food Restaurant 44 Blown Away 62 51 Main Street 71 Goodies Café Main Street, Bundoran, Co Donegal. 53 Goldfinger Amusements Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Main Street, Bundoran, Co Donegal. 086 8726119 Main Street, Bundoran, Co Donegal. 071 9841205 086 3264217 www.facebook.com/blownawayhairsalon1/ 071 9842266 www.atlanticapartotel.ie www.facebook.com/goodiesbundoran/ Hair Salon Facebook - Goldfinger Bundoran Pub Café Amusement Arcade 45 Olivia’s Beauty 63 The Wishing Chair Shop 72 ID Languages Main Street, Bundoran, Co Donegal. Burro Burro Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Main Street, East End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 087 7929921 54 Unit 5, Central Lane, Bundoran, Co. Donegal 071 9841205 071 9829634 www.facebook.com/oliviasbeauty/ 083 3328085 www.wishingchairshop.com www.idlanguages.com Beauty / Make-up/Relaxation Treatments www.burroburrobundoran.com Gift and Craft Shop Language School and translation services Burrito Bar

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S.O.S Hair Design Kernan’s Spar Express & Top Oil Station BMG Hardware RELIGIOUS SERVICES: 73 82 91 Main Street, Bundoran, Co Donegal. East End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal East End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Roman Catholic: 071 9833476 071 9829532 071 9841455 Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran www.facebook.com/sosarahoshea/ www.kernans.online www.bmghardware.com Mass daily at 10am Hair Salon Spar Deli, Seattle’s Best Coffee, ATM and Builders Providers/Garden Centre/Paint/Doors (except funeral days – Mass usually 11am) grocery essentials. Sat 7pm/Sun 8.30am & 11am 74 Bundoran Surf Co 92 Donegal Equestrian Centre Extra Sunday Mass 12.30pm in July & August East End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 83 Bundoran Adventure Park Finner Road, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Up to date details & Newsletter – 071 9841968 Sea Front, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9841977 www.magheneparish.ie www.bundoransurfco.com www.bundoranadventurepark.com www.donegalequestriancentre.com Surf Shop, Surf School, Lodge and Board Rental Family orientated amusement park, go-karts Indoor horse riding Arena/Horse riding beach Church of Ireland: & adventure golf. trails Finner Parish Church, West End, Bundoran Phoenix Tavern 75 11.30am Every Sunday (Easter-Harvest) East End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 84 Great Northern Hotel Campview Farm Rossinver Parish Church, 071 9841325 Sea Road, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 93 Finner Road, Portnason, Ballyshannon, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim www.facebook.com/ 071 9841204 Co. Donegal. 11.30am Every Sunday (October-March) ThePhoenixTavernBundoran/ www.greatnorthernhotel.com 087 7787199 Live music venue, bar and grill 4 star Hotel/Bar/Restaurant/Conference Centre/ www.campviewfarm.ie Golf Club Working farm, guided tours, farm produce, IMPORTANT NUMBERS: Star Bingo groups welcome Gardai: 999 / 112 / 071 9841203 76 East End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 85 Siren Hair & Beauty Salon Fire Brigade: 999 / 112 071 9842430 Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co Donegal. 94 The Courthouse Restaurant RNLI / Irish Coast Guard: 999 / 112 / 074 9370103 www.facebook.com/StarBingoBundoran 071 9833642 Kinlough, Co. Leitrim. HSE Health Centre: 071 9841445 Bingo Hall Hair & Beauty Salon 071 98 42391 NowDOC: 1850 400 911 www.thecourthouserest.com Tourist Office: 071 9841350 Simpsons Supermarket 86 Bundoran Golf Club Restaurant Local Radio: Ocean FM 102.5FM / 105FM 77 Bundoran, Co. Donegal. (also Letterkenny/ Sea Road, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. Carndonagh) 071 9841302 95 Wild Atlantic Crusades AA meetings are held regularly at the Pastoral 071 9841656 www.bundorangolfclub.com Laghta, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim. Centre, Church Road. Facebook - Simpsons Bundoran Golf Club 083 8118500 For details call 01 8420700 Supermarket www.wildatlanticcrusades.com (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm) 87 The Salty Fox Blindfold 4x4 driving and team building activities or see www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie. 78 Mullet’s Barber Shop Tullan Strand Road, Bundoran, Co Donegal. NA meetings are held Thursdays at 8pm at the East End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 083 0587928 Lakeside Centre Pastoral Centre, Church Road. Facebook - Mullets Barbershop Facebook – The Salty Fox 96 Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal. For updates see Barber Café 071 9852822 www.na-ireland.org/na-meetings/north/ www.lakesidecaravanandcamping.com donegal/ 79 Old Railway Taxi 88 Murf’s Surf School Caravans & Campsite GA - for local meetings please see Drumacrin Road, Bundoran, Co Donegal. Tullan Strand Road, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. www.gamblersanonymous.ie/ 086 8888486 086 1514924 Fisherman’s Dream www.facebook.com/oldrailwaytaxi/ www.murfssurfschool.com 97 Loughside Road, Garrison, Co. Fermanagh. Taxi Service Surf School and Board Rental 004477 10407667 www.fishermansdreams.com 80 Bundoran Motors 89 Killavil House Fishing Guide East End, Bundoran, Co Donegal. Finner Road, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 071 9842288 071 98 41556 www.bundoranmotors.ie www.killavilhouse.com Accommodation Activities Dining Pubs, Bars & Live Music Shopping Services All Vehicle Repairs Failte Ireland Registered B&B

Cut ‘n Crew Mulhern Electrical Thanks to all of those who have contributed in any way to the production of this brochure and to all 81 90 East End, Bundoran,Co Donegal. Stracomer View, Bundoran, Co Donegal. the businesses in Bundoran who have contributed financially. The brochure was edited by Shane 071 9841893 086 6052077 Smyth and designed by www.chrisquinndesign.ie. Thanks to Cian Logue and Mark Mulholland for their Facebook - Cut ‘n Crew Facebook - Mulhern Electrical administrative support. Hair Salon Electrical Contractor/Call Outs A special word of thanks to all of the photographers who have kindly allowed us to use their photography in the production of this brochure. Cover photo: John Carver - www.facebook.com/CarverPhoto / www.carverphotography.com See map on pages 24/25 for locations

44 45 Top things to do in 2019...

There’s lots to look forward to in 2019 in Bundoran and here’s our pick of just 5! For the rest check out our website www.discoverbundoran.com/topthings

1 Dance your socks off on the beach - Clean Bandit, Two Door Cinema Club, Sigrid and many more play Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival which happens from June 21st - 23rd. For all the latest updates on the festival check out their website www.seasessions.com or find them on Facebook.

2 Taste the wide variety of food that Bundoran has to offer! The first Bia Bundoran food event will take place this September as the food providers of the town unite to show off everything that’s great about the local produce and eateries of the town. Keep up to date on the event by checking out www.discoverbundoran.com/bia

3 Spend a Big Week By The Beach! Our newest festival from August 14th – 18th will have something for every member of the family from surfing, swimming, historical events, food events and traditional beach game activities. Details will be available on www.discoverbundoran.com/bigweek

Catch some live music. Not alone do you have the cream of Irish country 4 music in the Allingham every Saturday night, as well as Sea Sessions… there’s also some major artists playing in town throughout the year including Tommy Fleming, Daniel O’Donnell, Charlie Lansborough, Roly Daniels, Christy Moore and more. You’ll also find trad and acoustic sessions weekly around town as well as the best in live rock at the Chasin Bull and Atlantic Apartotel on Main Street. Check www.discoverbundoran.com/events for a constantly updated gig guide.

Slide down the fastest water slide in Ireland! Waterworld will 5 celebrate season 28 in 2019 and as well as more than 15 great water features for all the family in a friendly and safe indoor environment, they also boast the fastest waterslide in Ireland – the Whizzer where you can go from top to bottom in less than 10 seconds! Waterworld opens on Good Friday until mid-September – check www.waterworldbundoran.com for entry times, prices and guest information.

46 Bundoran... Approximate Distances Dublin - 128 miles/ Getting here 205 km - 2.5 Hours Belfast - 112 miles/ 180 km - 2 Hours

LARNE Sligo - 26 miles/

BELFAST 41 km - 30 Mins Knock - 55 miles/ 89 km - 80 Mins Derry - 73 miles/ 117 km - 1.5 Hours Galway - 107 miles/ 173 km - 2.5 Hours DUBLIN Shannon - 149 miles/ Athlone DUN LAOGHAIRE 241km - 3.5 Hours Limerick - 160 miles/ 259km - 3.75 Hours Limerick Cork - 223 miles/ 359 km - 5 Hours Athlone - 93 miles/ ROSSLARE 149 km - 2.25 Hours Kerry Cork (Farranfore) Rosslare - 231 miles/

CORK 372 km - 5 Hours

By Car By Air Bundoran can be reached by the following routes: Nearest airports are at Donegal (Carrickfinn), From Dublin via Cavan, Enniskillen N3 Ireland West Airport Knock, Derry City, Belfast From Dublin via Sligo N4-N15 International and George Best Belfast City From Galway via Sligo N17-N15 airports are only 1 - 2 1/2 hours away and Dublin From Belfast via Omagh M1-A5-A32 International Airport is only 3 hours away. From Belfast via Enniskillen M1-A4-A46 For details of routes, airlines and flight frequency By Coach see airport contact website below; Regular services operate to/from www.donegalairport.ie Bundoran offering connections to www.irelandwestairport.com Dublin, Galway and Belfast. www.cityofderryairport.com For timetables and fares contact: www.belfastairport.com www.buseireann.ie www.belfastcityairport.com Tel: +353 (0)71 91 60066 www.dublinairport.com www.ulsterbus.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)28 90 666630 www.feda.ie Discover Bundoran, Tel: +353 (0)74 95 48114 Tourist Office, The Bridge, Bundoran, Co. Donegal By Rail F94 D274 The nearest railway station is in Sligo, Tel: +353 71 9841350 which has 8 daily services (Mon-Sat) and 6 on Email [email protected] Sunday to / from Dublin. A connecting 30 minute Bus Eireann coach service will complete your journey to Bundoran. For timetables and fares contact: www.irishrail.ie Tel: +353 (0)71 91 69888 EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE THE EXPERIENCE THE THE WILD ATLANTICWILD WAYATLANTICWILD WAY ATLANTIC WAY

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