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donegalselfcatering.ie T: +353 (0)74 91 21160 THE TRAVELLER’S Estd. 1867 RENA INN

Entertainment Complex Road, TEL 074 9128853 www.arena7.ie

Entertainment Complex is the ideal stop for a The Traveller’s Inn fun family day out. Main Street, Milford Co Donegal, . With seven different services under one Food served 12pm - 9pm daily. roof, Arena7 is a must for the whole family. All Functions Catered for: Check out our many great offers * Birthdays to make your family holiday a 1. Arena7 * Meetings memorable one. Ten Pin Bowling * Anniversaries * Christenings 2. Strikes Bar & * Christmas Parties Restaurant

3. Wayne’s World Kids Adventure Centre

4. The Entertainment Centre (Arcade Games & Go Karts) For bookings please contact us. 5. Bite & Bowl Diner 00353 (0)74 9163499 www.thetravellersinn.com 6. Two Stylish Function [email protected] Rooms

7. Six Championship Style Pool Tables ARDARA

We are proud here in Donegal Contents to lay claim to one of Ireland’s most successful Location Page musicians, Ardara 2 Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh from Irish band, Altan 3 Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is renowned the world Carrickfinn over as a player and lead vocalist for the

traditional Irish band, Altan. Mairéad, a native Irish speaker, was born and 4 raised in the heart of the Gaoth Dobhair in Donegal. Mairéad Churchill Creevy learnt many of her songs and tunes from her father Francie Ó Maonaigh, one Donegal Town of the finest fiddle teachers in that part of the country.

Donegal Town 5 As a young girl, Mairéad was also influenced by the many musicians and singers that visited her home. Mairéad plays the fiddle in the mystical Donegal style, which has similarities to a Scottish highland style. This takes 6 her to the world stage with her band Altan, who play the music of Donegal with pride, throughout the world. Mairéad is also a founder member of ‘Cairdeas na bhFidleiri’, which was established over twenty-five years ago to 7 1 promote, develop and keep alive the richness of the county. Greencastle Leterkenny

In 2009, Mairéad was recognised for her fantastic achievements in Irish music and was awarded the Donegal Person of the Year. “It is the biggest Letterkenny 8 honour I ever got in my life,” Mairéad said on hearing the news. “My mother was absolutely delighted when I told her about it. I love Donegal and I always Malin 9 Milford boast about it. I am extremely proud to be from Co. Donegal. With the band Narin Atlan we play from New York to Tokyo and it is on those occasions that I am aware of the rich heritage to which I am fortunate to be born into. Donegal 10 people have a lot to be proud of. Not alone is it one of the most beautiful Portsalon places on this earth, not alone are its people welcoming, decent and friendly, but our biggest asset is our rich culture… the language, the stories the music

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Mairéad has released her first solo project “”, a collection of tunes and songs. Surrounded by the inspiring Donegal landscape, She said she was “compelled to compose new pieces of music and song and to record them on this new recording”. Mairéad’s talent and passion is evident in the many projects she engages in and we would like to wish her all the best for the future. www.donegalselfcatering.ie ARDARA / BUNBEG / BUNCRANA

��� Cottage ARDARA ��� Cottage ARDARA

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2Bdrm, 2 DB, 1S, 1 Cot Sleeps 5 1 Bdrm, 1 Db, 1S, 1 Cot Sleeps 3

Oitir cottage is a spacious 2 bedroom bungalow set in a magnificent Located 5 km from the heritate town of Ardara, Beagh Cottage is rural, scenic location overlooking mountain and sea. Cottage a wonderful, 300 year old thatched cottage with open fire set on consists of 2 bedrooms – sleeps 5, sitting-room, kitchen cum it’s own grounds on a small working farm. It consists of 1 bedroom, dining-room and bathroom. sitting – room, kitchen cum dining area and shower room.

April #225 # Bernadette Shovlin, Bernadette Shovlin, April 225 May #240 # Oitir Cottage, Beagh Cottage,, May 230 June #275 # Sandfield, Beagh, June 275 July / August #400 # Ardara, Ardara, July / August 390 September #275 # Co. Donegal Co. Donegal September 275 Rest of Year #195 Rest of Year #195 Midweek #140 # T: 00353 (0) 74 95 41444 T: 00353 (0) 74 95 41444 Midweek 150 Wk/end #140 # F: 00353 (0) 74 95 41444 F: 00353 (0) 74 95 41444 Wk/end 140 Bank Holiday – By request M: 00353 (0) 87 63 45144 M: 00353 (0) 87 63 45144 Bank Holiday – By request Easter #300 # E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Easter 300 2 Christmas / New Year #300 Christmas / New Year #300

���� 4 & 3 Star Cottages BUNBEG

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Seven 4* and one 3 * holiday cottages on elevated site, Panoramic view of islands. 2,3 & 4 bedroom cottages accommodating 5 – 8 guests. Secure private development with parking and individual gardens with decking area. Tennis court and children’s playground on site. Convenient to Glenveigh National Park, Dunglewey Lakeside Centre, ferry to islands, leisure centre, golf , pubs, restaurants, shops & nightly entertainment.

2- 4 Bedrooms Sleeps 5 – 8

4* 4* 4* 3* 2 Bdrm 3 Bdrm 4 Bdrm 2Bdrm Sleeps 6 Sleeps 7 Sleeps 8 Sleeps 5 April @250 @280 @300 @220 May @290 @320 @350 @250 Helena Mc Garvey @ @ @ @ Bunbeg Holiday Homes June 320 340 380 280 July/August @450 @560 @630 @390 Bunbeg, Co. Donegal September @295 @320 @350 @250 Rest of Year @200-@230 @230-@260 @250-@280 @180-@200 T: 00353 (0) 7495 31401 Midweek between @150/@250 for all cottages M: 00353 (0) 8767 00531 Wk/end between @150/@290 for all cottages E: [email protected] Bank Holiday @250-@490 @300-@350 @330-@610 @220-@390 W: www.bunbegholidayhomes.com Easter @450 @550 @550 @360 Christmas @390 @400 @450 @300 New Year @490 @550 @610 @390 www.donegalselfcatering.ie BUNDORAN / CARNDONAGH / CARRICKFINN / CARRIGART

���� 4� & 3� Cottages BUNCRANA ��� Apartment BUNDORAN

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3 & 2 Bdrm, 4 & 3D, 1 & 1S, 1 Cot in each Sleeps 9 / 6 1,2,3 Bdrm Sleeps 2-8

These 4 & 3 star cottages are set in a quiet rural area, with the beach Holiday apartment complex, 3 min walk to beach, waterworld, 18 hole golf course, 6 screen Cineplex and seaweed baths. Each apartment has and town of Buncrana less than 2kms away. Their attributes include:- it’s own livingroom, kitchenette, bathroom, shower. 1,2 or 3 bedrooms. pet friendly, scenic views, large safe play area for children, golf, fishing, Central heating and TV included. Bed clothes supplied. Amenities sailing, horse riding etc available locally. include indoor pool, sauna, steam room, spa pool games room, adventure playground, crazy golf, pitch & putt,cabaret bar, theme pub, shop & free parking. 3 Bdrm 2 Bdrm April / May #350 #250 Joe & Kathleen Mc Laughlin June #450 #350 Atlantic Apartotel, Contact us or book online at www. Bankhead Cottages July / August #600 #500 Main Street, atlanticapartotel.ie for Cove, September #450 #350 Bundoran, Short Midweek & Weekend Breaks Buncrana, October #350 #250 Co. Donegal Special Activity Packages Co. Donegal Rest of Year #300 # Weekly Family Holidays Midweek-3 nights #300 #200 T: 00353 (0) 71 98 41205 T: 00353 (0) 7493 61215 F: 00353 (0) 71 98 41493 Golden Holidays for over 55’s Weekend-2 nights #250 #200 M: 00353 (0) 8605 77906 E: [email protected] Special Offers Bank Hol-3 nights #300 #250 E: [email protected] # # W: www.atlanticapartotel.ie W: www.bankheadcottages.com Easter 350 300 Xtmas/New Year #350 #300 3

���� Farmhouse CARNDONAGH ���� Cottage (with sauna) CARRICKFINN

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4Bdrm, 4DB, 1SB Sleeps 8 3Bdrm, 3D, 1S, 1Cot Sleeps 7

Restored farmhouse with all period features. Located in Carndonagh, Our cosy cottage with sauna offers quality self catering the heart of lnishowen, on it’s own of 53 acres. Sleeps 8, accommodation. Furnished and equipped to perfection. Fringed 2 en-suites and 2 bathrooms. Private, peaceful, no light pollution. by west Donegal’s spectacular coastal scenery. A perfect getaway All amenities close by. Pets welcome, stables available. All prices location for a week / weekend break anytime of year. At realistic inclusive,. Damage deposit £200. recession rates.

April #450 # Caroline Smyth Carrickfinn Cottages April 350 May #450 # Drumballycaslan Farmhouse Carrickfinn, May 400 June #500 # Malin Road, , June 400 July/Aug. #650 # Carndonagh, Co. Donegal July / August 575 September #500 September #400 Co. Donegal Rest of Year #400 # T: 00353 (0) 7495 48140 Rest of Year 300 Midweek #300 Midweek #200 T: 00353 (0) 7493 74718 M: 00353 (0) 8681 41011 Weekend #300 Wk/end #375 M: 00353 (0) 8610 63429 E: [email protected] Bank Holiday #50 Bank Holiday 3 nights W: www.carrickfinncottages.com E: [email protected] Easter #650 Easter #500 W: www.drumballycaslanfarmhouse.com Xmas/New Year #650 Christmas / New Year #500 www.donegalselfcatering.ie CHURCHILL / CREEVY / DONEGAL TOWN

��� Bungalow CARRIGART ��� House CHURCHILL

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4 Bdrm, 3D, 1 Twin, 1 Cot Sleeps 8 4 Bdrm, 3D, 1S, 1 Cot Sleeps 7 4 bedroom bungalow, 2 en-suite. Situated on the shores of Modernised old courthouse in magnificent rural landscape. Enjoy with views of , and Lough Salt hillwalking or stroll along local lakes and forests. Tour Donegal and mountains on a 15 acre farm. Beside and close to Ards . Visit National Park, Glebe Gallery Forest Park, Glenveagh National Park and Roseapenna Links and Colmcille Heritage Centre. Enjoy weekend entertainment and golf courses. 10 minute drive to horse-riding, pitch & putt and midweek music in local pubs. Parking and garden at rear. Open fires Mevagh Dive Centre in Carrigart. and central heating.

Donal Cullen, April / May #350 Rosemary Crawford, April #450 Creevy, Jun #450 The Old Courthouse, May #450 # Carrigart July / August #650 Churchill, June 500 # Co. Donegal September #350 Letterkenny, July / August 500 # Rest of Year #300 September 450 Co. Donegal # T: 00353 (0) 74 9155171 Bank Holiday #400 Rest of Year 400 Midweek #300 M: 00353 (0) 879486916 Easter #400 T: 00353 (0) 7491 51187 Wk/end #300 E: [email protected] Christmas / New Year #400 M: 00353 (0) 86 0661767 Bank Holiday #350 W: www.cullenselfcatering.com E: [email protected] Easter #500 W: www.old-courthouse.com 4 Christmas / New Year #500

���� Cottages CREEVY/ ���� House DONEGAL TOWN

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3Bdrm, 1D, 4S, 1Cot Sleeps 6 4Bdrm, 3D, 2S Sleeps 8-9

Traditional stone cottages on coastline overlooking Donegal Bay. Pine View is a beautiful Fáilte Ireland approved 4 star old country Beside 10 mile coastal walk, excellent restaurants and Rossnowlagh house. It sleeps 8-9 guests, has four brightly furnished bedrooms beach. Eco friendly with herb/salad gardens. Turf and log fire. with one en-suite. A large fitted kitchen, a downstairs bedroom Walled landscaped garden patio, bbq and wash/dry room baitstore. and bathroom. TV’s in all bedrooms and a DVD player. Outside Disabled and pet friendly. Price all inclusive, heat, electricity, linen there is a large play area with swings and a picnic bench. and fair-trade welcome pack. # April 499 # Margaret Storey, May #549 Pine View Self Catering April / May 500 Creevy Co-op Soc Ltd. , June #599 Holiday Home, June #550 , July / August #799 Edrim Glebe, , July / August #650 # Co. Donegal June 599 Donegal Town, September #500 July / August #799 Rest of Year #500 September #599 Co. Donegal # T: 00353 (0) 71 9852896 Rest of Year #499 Weekend 250 M: 00353 (0) 86 6001966 Midweek #379 T: 00353 (0) 7497 22354 Midweek v250 E: [email protected] Weekend #299 M: 00353 (0) 87 2881324 Bank Holiday #300 # W: www.creevyexperience.com Bank Holiday 530 E: [email protected] Easter #300-#500 Easter #699 M: www.pineviewdonegal.com Christmas/New Year #300-#500 Christmas / New Year #699 www.donegalselfcatering.ie DONEGAL TOWN / DOWNINGS

���� Cottage DONEGAL TOWN ��� Cottage DONEGAL TOWN

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4 Bdrm,3D,2S,1Cot Sleeps 8 plus Baby 3Bdrm, 1DB, 3 SB, 1 Cot Sleeps 5

Spacious, 4 bedroom cottage, overlooking Lough Eske and the Modern 3 bedroom cottages on the outskirts of Donegal Town, in a Bluestack Mts, on a beautiful elevated woodland site. All bedrooms scenic high amenity area. Near sandy beach, golf, fishing, hillwalking, ensuite. The cottage is approximately 1km from Solis Lough Eske Solis Lough Eske Castle, Harvey’s Point Hotel and the Mill Park and Harvey’s Point Country Hotel. Ideal for weddings in hotels, Hotel. Private parking, patio, tennis court and lounge with open fire. family holidays, walking, angling, golf or touring holidays Ideal peaceful touring base for the North West. Damage deposit #50

April #650 April #310 Patsy & Mairéad Mc Nulty May / June #725 Goretti Sweeney May #330 Heeneys, July / August #800 Donegal Estuary Holiday Homes, June #370 Lough Eske September #725 Ballhill, Donegal Town, July / August #530- #570 # Co. Donegal. Rest of Year #650 Co. Donegal. September 370 Midweek 3nights #325 Rest of Year by request Midweek #230 - #260 T: 00353 (0) 74 9721746 Weekend #325 T: 00353 (0) 74 97 21773 Weekend #230 - #260 M: 00353 (0) 87 7941234 Bank Holiday #400 M: 00353 (0) 87 2849654 Bank Holiday #280 - #310 E: [email protected] Easter #725 E: [email protected] Easter #530 # W: www.donegalestuary Christmas 650 Christmas #530 # holidayhomes.com New Year 725 New Year #530 5

���� House DONEGAL / ROSSNOWLAGH ���� Bungalows with saunas DOWNINGS

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3DB, 1 S, 1 Cot Sleeps 7 3 Bdrm, 2D, 3S, Cot Sleeps 7

The perfect place to relax. Situated 2miles from Rossnowlagh beach Uniquely situated on Mulroy Bay, Downings, Donegal’s Natural Fjord Bay, and only minutes from sandy beaches, Rosapenna and St. Patrick’s and 7 miles from Donegal townModernised, country house, just off the 18hole golf course’s, Mevagh Dive Centre and Carrigart Riding Stables. to Rossnowlagh road. With garden at front, orchard at one The location is ideally suited for a host of activities you name it our area side and enclosed yard and rear. This yard is a safe area for children to has it within 30 mins drive of the cottages. Open fire, fuel available in local # # play and for car parking. Barbeque and picnic bench provided. Green shops, electricity and heating metered ( 2 coin’s). Damage deposit 150 payable on arrival and returned 10 days after your departure if no damage hill rise away from the rear of the house. is detected. Houses no. 1, 2, 3 have saunas. # Hse no. 1,2,3 Hse no. 4 Raymond Hammond, April 400 Paddy & Mary Doherty April #390 #350 # Dromore House, May 425 Doherty Farm Holiday Homes May / June #525 #475 # # # Drumhory, July / August 620 Island Roy, Mulroy Bay, July / August 720 670 # Sept./Oct. #525 #475 Laghey, Easter 500 Downings, Co. Donegal # Rest of Year #390 #350 Co. Donegal Christmas / New Year 500 # # # Midweek 300 250 Rest of Year 375 T: 00353 (0) 74 91 55535 Wk/end #300 #250 T: 00353 (0) 7497 34038 # # M: 00353 (0) 87 6637157 Bank Holiday 350 300 M: 00353 (0) 8794 88074 Easter #720 #670 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Halloween #550 #500 W: www.dohertyholidayhomes.com Christmas #550 #500 New Year #720 #670 www.donegalselfcatering.ie DUNFANAGHY / DUNGLOE

���� 3 Star & 4 Star Cottages DOWNINGS ���� House DUNFANAGHY

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3 Bdrm, 2D, 2S or 3D, 1S Sleeps 6-7 3 Bdrm, 2D, 2S, 1 Cot Sleeps 6

Set within 45 holes of splendid links golf at Rosapenna with Heather Breeze is a modern 3 bedroom holiday home with a stunning commanding views over Sheephaven Bay. Within 2km of shop, pubs, location on the spectacular Peninsula in North Donegal. restaurants, sandy beaches, the stunning Atlantic Drive, horse-riding, Situated with panoramic views of Sheephaven Bay, Killyhoey leisure centre and soft play adventure centre for kids. Ideal base for Strand, Dunfanaghy and Muckish Mountain. Convenient to golf exploring Donegal’s rugged Northwest. Free Wi-Fi. courses, Glenveagh National Park, and Hotels. Easter week #730.

Within a short drive of April #350 Downings Coastguard Cottages, -Medieval Doe Castle Jimmy Lafferty May #400 Pearse Road, -Ards Forest Park Lafferty’s Holiday Homes # Letterkenny, -Workhouse Famine Museum Faugher, Port-na-Blagh, June 600 Co. Donegal (Dunfanaghy) Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal. July/August #750 -Glenveagh National Park September #600 T: +353 (0)74 9125666 & Castle T: +353 (0) 74 9136247 M: +353 (0)87 9589087 Visit our web-site for up-to-date M: +353 (0) 87 1338569 Rest of year by arrangement. E: [email protected] rates and availability. E: [email protected] Please phone for availability. W: www.coastguardcottages.ie Great value golf available W: www.laffertysholidayhomes.com year round: We subsidise green 6 fees at the Rosapenna Golf Resort.

��� Cottage DUNGLOE ��� Cottage DUNGLOE

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3 Bdrm, 1D, 5S, 1 Cot Sleeps 7 2 Bdrm, 1D, 2S,1 pull out, 1 Cot, Sleeps 4 &1 child & baby Development of 8 cottages situated in the seaside village of Maghery, Adrihidbeg Cottage could not be better placed for those wishing 6km from Dungloe, on the west coast of Donegal. Beach 500m, pub to explore Donegal as Dungloe commands a costal location on 300m. Open fire, electric heating –storage/convector, washing machine, the West, opening up the gateway to the jewels of Donegal! tumble dryer, microwave. Safe play area for children. This beautiful, cosy cottage has an idyllic setting with the owner presenting her accommodation to a meticulously high standard.

April #345 # Rectory Holiday Cottages April 400 Christina Colangelo May #345 # Maghery, May 450 Adrihidbeg Cottage, June #395 # Dungloe, June 500 Little Bridge, Dungloe, July / August #495 # July / August 600 Co. Donegal. September #395 Co. Donegal # September 400 Rest of Year #245 - #345 # Rest of Year 350 Midweek #245 T: 00353 (0) 7495 21286 # T: 00353 (0) 7495 61876 Midweek 250 Weekend #225 M: 00353 (0) 879077923 # M: 00353 (0) 8796 96849 Wk/end 300 Bank Holiday #245 E: [email protected] # F: 00353 (0) 7495 61876 Bank Holiday 350 Easter #395 [email protected] # E: [email protected] Easter 450 Christmas #395 # W: www.simplydonegal.com W: www.rectoryholidaycottages.com Christmas / New Year 450 New Year #395 www.donegalselfcatering.ie FALCARAGH / GREENCASTLE / FANAD / LETTERKENNY

��� 2� & 3� Cottages DUNGLOE ���� Apartments FALCARRAGH

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2, 3, & 4 Bedroom Cottages Available 1 plus 2 Bdrms, 1 Bdrm, 2S – 2 Bdrms, 1D, 2S Sleeps 2 & 4 An inviting cluster of 16 (2,3, & 4 bedroom) family run cottages, just 2 x 2 bedroom apartments and 1 one bedroom apartment in a 5 minute walk into Dungloe main street. Convenient for all amenities Falcarragh. Near beautiful sandy beaches, , / activities. Safe for children. A short driving distance to many beautiful Glenveagh National Park. Private parking at rear.Ideal location for beaches, the Centre, Glenveigh National Park, Island trips etc. touring North West Donegal. Apartments fully equipped to make your 10 minute drive from . stay a home from home. 2 Bdrm 3 Bdrm 4 Bdrm Prices (Sat. – Sat.) 1 Bed 2 Bed Mar./April #240 #300 April #300 #450 #500 # # Fairgreen Cottages May #300 #450 #500 Arasáin Bhalor May/Oct. 260 320 # # Dungloe, June #300 #450 #500 Falcarragh, June 300 360 # # Co. Donegal Jul / Aug #400 #600 #650 Co. Donegal July / August 350 480 September €#300 #450 #500 September #300 #360 T: 00353 (0) 7495 21247 Rest of Year #250 €#450 #500 T: 00353 (0) 7491 62787 Rest of Year #200 #250 M: 00353 (0) 8790 25424 Midweek #150-#220 #300 #350 M: 00353 (0) 8633 23367 Midweek 3 nights from #120 #150 E: [email protected] Wk/end #150-#220 #300 #350 E: [email protected] Wk/end from #100 #150 Bank Hol #150-#220 #300 #350 W: www.arasainbhalor.com Bank Holiday from #180 #240 W: www.fairgreencottages.com # # # Easter 300 € 450 500 Easter from #300 #300 # # # Xmas/NY 400 600 650 (wk) Xmas / NY from #300 #300 3 nights #220 #300 #350 7

��� Cottage FANAD ���� Bungalow GREENCASTLE

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2 Bdrm, 2D, 1 Cot Sleeps 3 4 Bdrm, 3D, 3S, 1 Cot Sleeps 9

Beautifully restored traditional cottage in peaceful setting in very Well appointed four bedroom bungalow situated near Greencastle scenic location. Traditional Irish living with flagstone floor and Village. Secure private parking, near main road. Garden and open hearth. Convenient to sandy beaches and lakes. Bed linen play area to front, well suited for small children. Short drive to and towels and fuel supplied. lovely beaches and 2 minute drive from Greencastle to Magilligan car ferry.

Michael & Margaret Mc Elwee, April/May/June #450 Laurence Cavanagh, April #300 16 Church Lane, July / August #490 Drumaweir House, May / June #300 Letterkenny, September #450 Greencastle, July / August #450 Co. Donegal Rest of Year #410 Co. Donegal September #450 Weekend #300 Rest of Year #300 T: 00353 (0) 7491 22267 Bank Holiday #300-#490 T: 00353 (0) 7493 81178 Mid-wk, min stay 2nights #175 M: 00353 (0) 87 292 2499 Easter #490 F: 00353 (0) 7493 81014 Weekend - 2 nights #175 E: [email protected] Christmas/ New Year #490 M: 00353 (0) 8722 61569 Bank Holiday #225 W: www.donegalholiday.com E: [email protected] Easter #450 Christmas/New Year #450 www.donegalselfcatering.ie LETTERKENNY

���� Cottage LETTERKENNY ���� Cottage LETTERKENNY

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3 Bdrm, 2 D, 2 S, 1 Cot Sleeps 6 2 Bdrm, 1DB, 2 SB, 1 Cot Sleeps 4

Barnes Cottage is a 4 star Fáilte Ireland approved self catering cottage Located in 100 acres of private woodland just 7km west of only 15 mins drive to Letterkenny town centre. Sky TV, walking Letterkenny. The renovated stone stables provide well equipped self area onsite, wild brown trout fishing nearby. Oil, electricity , bed catering accommodation. Set on the banks of the River Swilly, ideal linen and towels all provided free. Outdoor furniture and barbeque. for relaxing, walking and exploring Donegal. A second 1 bedroom Pets welcome. Glenveigh National Park and golfing nearby. cottage is also available.

# July / August #590 April 475 Bernie Doherty, Hugh Kelly # May / Sept. / Oct #495 May 475 Keenaghan, Stablewoods June #475 Easter #495 , Foxhall, Newmills, July / August #600 Letterkenny, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. September #475 Co. Donegal Weekend (2 nights) #200 Rest of Year #475 Bank Holiday Weekends #250 T: 00353 (0) 7491 37530 Midweek #250-#275 T: 00353 (0) 74 91 39215 M: 00353 (0) 8660 37469 Weekend #275-#300 # # M: 00353 (0) 87 7652707 Christmas / New Year #550 E: [email protected] Bank Holiday 300- 350 # E: [email protected] W: www.stablewoods.com Easter 600 Christmas #600 W: www.barnescottage.com 8 New Year #600

���� Cottage LETTERKENNY ���� Cottage LETTERKENNY

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2 Bdrm, 2D, 1S, 1 Cot Sleeps 5 3Bdrm, 3D Sleeps 6

Fern cottage is situated on an elevated site overlooking Glenswilly A beautifully restored natural stone building providing luxury hills, close to Glenveigh National Park, Glebe Gallery and Garten self–catering accommodation on a tranquil riverbank setting, lakes. All mod cons with ensuite bedrooms and open fire. Most of making this an ideal retreat and central base to explore the scenic beautiful Donegal is with an hoursfrive. Fern cottage is an ideal beauties of Donegal. Leisure and activity breaks tailored to touring base. individual requests.

Margaret Gibbons April #400 Annabell Kelly July / August #650 Fern Cottage May #400 The Barn June / September #600 Churchill, Letterkenny, June #500 Kilpheak, Newmills, May / October #550 Co. Donegal July / August #550 Letterkenny, Rest of year #500 September #500 Co. Donegal. Easter #650 T: 00353 (0) 7491 37222 Rest of Year #400 Christmas/ New Year #650 M: 00353 (0) 8605 86684 Wk/end #300 T: 00353 (0) 7491 37314 Weekend #300- E: [email protected] Bank Holiday #300 M: 00353 (0) 8687 71372 #400 W: www.ferncottagedonegal.com Easter #400 E: [email protected] Christmas / New Year #400 W: www.barncottageholidayhomes.com www.donegalselfcatering.ie MALIN HEAD / MILFORD / NARIN

���� Cottage LETTERKENNY ���� House MALIN HEAD

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2 Double en- suite bedrooms Sleeps 4 5 Bdrm, 5D, 1 Cot Sleeps 10

A traditional Irish cottage set amid the gentle rolling hills near the Drim House at Malin Head is positioned on an elevation village of Churchill. It has been lovingly restored to capture the commanding fabulous views of the local surroundings. A view from charm of living in bygone days where tradition has been carefully every room. The home is well furnished, with all the amenities for balanced with modern living convenience. a comfortable stay, suitable for large families or groups.

Annabell Kelly July / August #650 Drim House, April #500 Alder Cottage, June / September #550 Drim, May / June #550 Derora, Churchill, May / October #500 Malin Head, July / August #650 Letterkenny, Easter #650 Co. Donegal September #550 Co. Donegal. Christmas/ New Year #650 Rest of Year #500 Weekend #300-#400 T: 00353 (0) 7493 70335 Weekend #250 T: 00353 (0) 7491 37314 Rest of year #450 M: 00353 (0) 86 8229163 Bank Holiday #300 M: 00353 (0) 8687 71372 E: [email protected] Easter #550 E: [email protected] W: www.whitestrand.net Christmas/New Year #550 W: www.barncottageholidayhomes.com 9

���� Cottages MILFORD ���� Cottage MILFORD

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3 Bdrm, 2D, 3S, Cot Sleeps 7 plus Baby 5 bdrm, 5D, 1 S, 1 Cots Sleeps 10 Experience the magic that is Millstone Cottages. Complimented by the rich Farmhouse Accommodation on a working farm. Willow Farmhouse is located at surroundings of Donegal, the cottages are located at the soul of this captivating Gortmacall, near Milford on a working farm, in a rural part of Donegal yet close to county. The cottages are furnished and equipped to perfection. Cottage no. 1 has shops, pubs and restaurants with the opportunity to ramble the quite country roads and hills, and to walk to the top of the farm to experience the breathtaking views the extra facility of a 6 seaterhot tub housed in a Finnish log cabin. Cottage no. of the Donegal hills. Close to the large town of Letterkenny, sandy beaches, golf, 3 also has a 6 seaterhot tub plus a sauna. All cottages have their own private fishing, horse riding and leisure centres. Driving: from (2.5 hours), from B.B.Q. and decking area. All have Sky T.V. A new children’s playground is Dublin (4 hours), from Sligo (2 hours) Airports: 50 minutes to or Donegal also on the grounds of the cottages. airport, 2.5 hours to Belfast, 4 hours to .

Cottage Cottage # Danny & Dolores Mc Gee John & Dolores Mc Carron, April 460 1&3 2 # Apr./May/June #600 #500 Willow Farmhouse, May 460 Millstone Cottages # July / August #760 #650 June 460 Tirhomin, Milford, Gortmacall, # Sept./Oct. #600 #500 Milford, July / August 780 Co. Donegal # # September #460 Rest of Year 550 410 Co. Donegal Wkend (2 nights) up to 2 guests #280 #195 Rest of Year #380 T: 00353 (0) 7491 53726 Wkend ( 2 nights) 3 – 7 guests #350 #260 Midweek #300 T: 00353 (0)74 9153503 M: 00353 (0) 8761 90240 Midwk (3 nights) up to 2 guests #350 #280 Wk/end #250 M: 00353 (0) 86 8571012 E: [email protected] Midwk (3 nights) 3 – 7 guests #420 #340 Bank Holiday #300 # # E: [email protected] # W: www.millstonecottages.com Bank Holiday Wkend (3 nights) 460 360 Easter 590 Christmas #620 #550 W: www.willowfarmhouse.com Christmas / New Year #590 New Year #750 #640 www.donegalselfcatering.ie PORTNABLAGH / Portnablagh / RATHMULLAN

���� House NARIN/PORTNOO � Chalets (6 in total) PORTNABLAGH

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4 Bdrm, 2D, 4S, Cot Sleeps 8 3Bdrm, 3DB Sleeps 6

Luxury detached house with panoramic views of sea, islands, The Chalets adjacent to each other are ideal as a Family base lake and mountains. Spacious living/dining room. 3 bedrooms accommodation or a fantastic option for groups of up to 36 persons. en-suite. 1 with hot and cold,1 bathroom and a sunlounge. Beside Located a few minutes drive from the fishing Port of Portnablagh Narin/Portnoo 18 hole golf course. Free wireless broadband. which is located on the shores of Sheephaven Bay and is surrounded by dramatic costal and mountain scenery.

May #165 April #490 Jimmy Lafferty Ann M. Doherty, June #210 May / September #510 Lafferty’s Holiday Homes Meadowcroft, July / August #365 June #560 Faugher, Port-na-Blagh, Narin, September #165 July / August #960 Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal. Portnoo, Rest of Year by Request Rest of Year #420 Co. Donegal Weekend – 2 nights #100 Weekend #320 T: +353 (0) 74 9136247 M: +353 (0) 87 1338569 Bank Holiday Weekend - #150 T: 00353 (0) 74 9545 146 Midweek #340 - #380 E: [email protected] Easter #365 M: 00353 (0) 86 3195561 Bank Holiday #350 - #600 W: www.laffertysholidayhomes.com Christmas/New Year #300 E: [email protected] Easter/Christmas/New Year On request Booking deposit (non-refundable) of euro100 per week with balance to be 10 paid in cash on arrival plus #40 security deposit.

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2D 1KS 1 Cot Sleeps 6 2Bdrm, 2D, 1Cot Sleeps 3 Detached stone clad houses located just off main / Dunfanaghy Traditional thatched cottage situated in peaceful setting in teh road. 2 bedrooms ensuite.Finnished to a high standard including natural oak scenic Fanad peninsula. Near beautiful sandy beach and golf flooring, modern kitchens, conservatories, BBQ area & outdoor furnature links. Traditional Irish kitchen with open hearth fire and Victorian supplied including duvets, sheets & towels. 10 mins walk to Dunfanaghy parlour. Bed linen, towels and fuel supplied. village, beaches & golf course.

# Kathleen Sweeney, May / June 500 or £450 Michael & Margaret Mc Elwee, April/May/June #490 # Faugher Court, July / August 575 or £500 16 Church Lane, July / August #595 # Portnablagh, Sept./Oct. 500 or £450 Letterkenny, September #490 # Dunfanaghy, Rest of Year 450 or £400 Co. Donegal Rest of Year #450 # Co. Donegal. Wkend 2 nights 280 or £250 Bank Holiday #330-#595 # Wk/end 3 nights 335 or £300 T: 00353 (0) 7491 22267 Weekend #330 # M: +353 86 3861914 Easter 575 or £500 M: 00353 (0) 87 292 2499 Easter #595 # F: +353 74 9139132 Christmas 3 night 335 or £300 E: [email protected] Christmas/ New Year #595 # E: [email protected] New Year 335 or £300 E: www.donegalholiday.com W: www.portnablagh.com www.donegalselfcatering.ie RATHMULLAN

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3 & 4 Bed Beach Cottages 3 Bdrm, 2 D, 3 S, Cot Sleeps 7

Choice of 2 quality beach houses, 3 or 4 bedroom overlooking This delightful and spacious cottage is set in fabulous, mature Lough Swilly and lnishowen mountains. A quality detached split surroundings on the shores of Lough Swilly. It’s only a short stroll level beach cottage with large enclosed gardens opening directly onto to the village’s 3km long sandy beach, pubs and restaurants. The the lovely sweep Kinnegar beach. Close to local amenities. Both location is also and ideal base for golfing, deep sea angling, horse cottages are pet friendly and family orientated. riding and walking.

# Bert Anderson July / August #749 -#990 Brian Deeney, April 590 # June / September #600 -#850 Rathmullan Cottages, May 650 Sea Breeze, # May #600 -#770 June 650 Kinnegar Beach Cottage Church Road, # Sea Spray April #500 - #650 Rathmullan, July / August 790 September #650 Rathmullan Rest of Year #400 -#500 Co. Donegal Rest of Year #490 Weekend #280 -#320 T: 00353 (0) 74 91 58178 Midweek #325 T: 00353 (0) 74 9158224 – 2 nights M: 0044 (0) 7809147790 Wk/end #325 # # M: 00353 (0) 86 8506092 3 nights 300 - 360 E: [email protected] Bank Holiday #375 E: [email protected] E: www.donegalselfcatering.ie/ Easter #650 W: www.rathmullamholidayhomes.com rathmullan-cottages-donegal Christmas / New Year #650 11

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Choice of 2 lovely 3 bed cottages located in an elevated site overlooking golf course and beach. These newly built cottages have truly superb sea views and are within easy driving distance of the popular seadise village of Rathmullan. If you are looking for a peaceful, private location, then Otway Cottages should be on your shortlist.

# Otway Cottages, April 450 May #550 Saltpans, Rathmullan, June #600 Letterkenny, July / August #790 Co. Donegal. September #550 Rest of Year #350 - #450 M: 00353 (0) 8761 72690 Midweek #250 - #550 E: [email protected] Weekend #250 - #350 W: www.otwaycottages.com Bank Holiday #400 Easter #650 Christmas #550 New Year #650 www.donegalselfcatering.ie 12 www.donegalselfcatering.ie Dunfanaghy GolfClub/ Ladies GolfClassic Golf Club/Rosapenna GolfClub Ballyliffen GolfClub/Portsalon Donegal LinksClassic MAY Bundoran Bundoran MayFest Ardara Cup ofTaeFestival Jass &BluesFestival Song &Dance–Meenaneary Weekend ofTraditionalMusic, Traditional MusicEasterFestival APRIL Donegal Town Pan CelticFestival Bundoran andMoville Donegal Town,Letterkenny, St. Patrick’sFestival&Parades Bundoran Country MusicFestival Donegal Town Donegal TownHeritageFestival MARCH Churchill 19th ColmcilleWinterSchool Bundoran Valentines MusicFestival Donegal Town Donegal BayMusicFestival FEBRUARY • Tearoom &Shop • Picnic Area • Playground or have your own familypicnic. or justsitbackandunwind snackfrom withatasty ourtearoom There isamplespace to play safely, wander by theriverside, walk animals that farm childrenof friendly can come face to face with. having fun. The centuries buildingsishometo oldfarm arange the familycanspendday together seeingtheanimalsand Welcome to Lurgybrack OpenFarm. Aspecialplace where all April-September: 10am-5pm,7DaysApril-September: aweek Tel: 0749122683 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Opening Times: • Donkeys Deer • Red • Toilets Festival Competition Rosses AnglersBurtonport Church HillFair–Churchill Féile Gaelige–Gortahork International SeaAnglingFestival Lennon Festival–Rathmelton JULY Portnoo/Rosbeg Portnoo/Rosbeg SeafoodFestival Clomany Mc GlincheySummerSchool Bon-Fire Night–ToryIsland Letterkenny Donegal InternationalRally Féile Damhsa–Gortahork Rathmullan 43rd AnglingFestival Féile Anagaire– Meenaneary Traditional MusicWeekend Mick &MichaelCarrMemorial Tribute Festival–Ballyshannon Rory GallagherInternational North &WestDonegal Earagail ArtsFestival JUNE Dunfanaghy Dunfanaghy SeafoodFestival (Donegal Fleadh)–Gortahork Féile Gorta’Choirce Sean NósWeekend Letterkenny GolfClub &StranorlarGolfClub/ • SmallAnimals • Birds • Pigs Rathmullan August AnglingFestival Downings Downings BaySharkFestival Donegal VintageClubRally Brockagh/Cloghan Brockagh LammasFairFestival Competition –RossesLakes Rosses AnglersAngling Tory Island The TraditionalMusicWeekend Killybegs Killyybegs StreetFestival Festival RaftRace AUGUST Killybegs Mariners S.A.C.Festival Music Festival–Ballyshannon Ballyshannon Folk&Traditional Meenaneary Glen RiverSummerFestival Downings Festival Muff Festival Rathmullan Rathmullan CommunityFestival Féile anEaragailDunlewey Dungloe CompetitionWestDonegal Rosses AnglersMaryfrom Festival –Dungloe Mary fromDungloeInternational Féile anFhalcarraigh Patrick McGillSummerSchool West Donegal Falcarragh /Bungeg /Dunlewey Frankie KennedyWinter School DECEMBER Doagh Island, NOVEMBER Festival –DonegalTown Samhain InternationalPoetry Bundoran October BankHolidayFestival Dungloe Peader O’DonnellWeekend Charles MacklinAutumnSchool OCTOBER Competition –RossesLakes Rosses AnglersAngling South &WestDonegal Donegal Bay&BluestakeFestival Rathmullan Rathmullan SharkFestival Féile náMná–Gortahork Glenties HarvestFair– Heritage Week–Donegal Competition –Killybegs Killybegs FishingSpecies Castlehume GolfClub (Murvagh) GolfClub/ Bundoran GolfClub/Donegal Amateurs Seniors Donegal Bay/FermanaghLakeland SEPTEMBER PLACES OF INTEREST

LETTERKENNY INISHOWEN

The lnishowen Penin-sula is situated in the Northwest of Donegal. It is the most northerly part of Ireland and it comprises an area of about 309 sq miles. It’s northern shore is on the restless Atlantic Ocean. Lough Swilly forms it’s western boundary and Lough Foyle it’s eastern boundary. Monuments of an earlier age grow from the landscape as castles, towers and ancient churches shimmer in the sunshine.

Inishowen is a golfer’s paradise with five magnificent golf links to choose from. The ocean and lakes are perfect for fishing, wind surfing, swimming, canoeing, When it comes to family enjoyment, Letterkenny water-skiing and sailing. The fishing enthusiast will be has plenty to offer. Packed with fun and exciting well catered for in Inishowen with sea, shore, river and opportunities for the whole family, whether you want to lake fishing. have a splashing time in the pool and slides, share a family picnic in the beautiful Town Park, shop in various retail centres, enjoy the latest releases on the big screen or simply take the kids go-karting, it’s a great place to spend time together creating memories to last a lifetime. Letterkenny is a convenient base for day trips to a variety of locations throughout the county.

A visit to Letterkenny would not be complete without an evening in one of it’s many restaurants, which offer a delicious choice of servings from traditional lrish dishes to fantastic flavours from all around the world. Experience fine dining, exotic meals, hearty food or have 13 a quick bite to eat in one of the many places, it’s good to know the town’s self catering accommodation is as friendly as its population.

Let Letterkenny be your Gateway to Donegal.

ARDARA

Ardara is situated close to the small River Ownetocher. This heritage town is a major centre for the manufacture of hand-woven tweeds with several shops along the main street selling tweeds and hand-knitted sweaters. While in the town pay a visit to The Ardara Heritage Centre – which houses an exhibition relating the history of Donegal Tweeds.

Pubs in Ardara are welcoming and friendly – the visitor can experience a rich mix of traditional music.

The County of Donegal offers many exciting places to visit and explore with something that will suits all the family. www.donegalselfcatering.ie Aerfort Dhún na nGall Donegal Airport An Bealach go Contae Dhún na nGall Gateway to

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