Southwest Donegal Tourism

From the stunning lighthouse of St. John's Point to the wild and untouched of An Port, let us show you the best our beautiful area has to offer!

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Just a few more photos of the beaches that you have easy access to along the southwest Donegal coast line .If it is fishing, water based activity or just a relaxing walk your looking for southwest Donegal beaches has it all. Which one is your favourite?

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@IWDGnews Dolphins playing in Towney bay 🐬 @KilcarTidy

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Fintra beach Killybegs this evening. Can't wait to see everyone when its safe to do so. This is a Blue Flag beach. More of our beautiful SW Donegal beaches to follow.

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Morning at Lug na druan pier in Glencolmcille captured by talented local photographer, Fiachra Mangan! Have a beautiful and safe weekend everyone!

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A moment of tranquility perfectly captured near Killybegs.

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The ethereal beauty of a place can take on a whole new dimension in black & white. Thanks @fiac_mangan for this gorgeous snap of the waves spraying the rocks while a gull surfs the breeze in Malinmore, Glencolmcille.
Have a lovely weekend everyone & wherever you are, stay safe.

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The continuation of our tour of our piers and harbours takes you from Gortalia to Malinbeg passing Towney, Teelin, Port , Malinmore,and on to Malinbeg. See more: https://t.co/ar20ACrVKA

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Happy Easter everyone. Today we start our wee tours of our beautiful piers and harbours. Hope you are enjoying the sunshine as much as we are. It's a #GoodFriday so #StaySafe
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On the headlands along the coast of South West Donegal, you will find the word ÉIRE - Ireland in the Irish language…These signs were installed from 1941 during World War II as a declaration of neutrality & numbers added for navigation... See more https://t.co/ZLdvFxiTVB

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In the attached video are some of the flowers and lichens (fauna) found along the coast from St. Johns point to Port. From your chamomile, sea carrot and silver weed to the natural hanging baskets of sea thrift to name but a few. See more: https://t.co/SoMlkfJ8HV

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Tobar na mban naomh - the well of the holy women is dedicated to three nuns named after the Christian virtues of tuigse, (understanding) ciall, (sense) and naire, (modesty)...
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This is a sacred place in the parish of Killybegs. This is the Croaghlin Mass Rock. See more: https://t.co/xO4VYsiUu1

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Below are a sample of the holy wells within the parish of Kilcar ,
these are an important part of our local heritage and are visited regularly by the locals and visitors alike. These are also part of local tours... See more: https://t.co/6dZbELNC04

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☘☘ Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh! ☘☘

Wishing everyone a very happy, safe St. Patrick's Day from all of us at Southwest Donegal Tourism. Thank you to all the local musicians who came together to make this video possible! Bainígí sult as!
Watch video: https://t.co/FntvKnBUpw

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Happy st Patrick’s day from Southwest Donegal Tourism. Here are a few photos of times past and of our beautiful scenery enjoy and Sláinte. 🍻 #StPatricksDay2021

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To the far Northwest of the Parish of Glencolmcille lies a hidden beauty called An Poirt or locally as Port. Port is a deserted fishing settlement where local families lived until the 1950's. See more: https://t.co/0p6LIgLd2E

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Ghleann Cholm Cille, the Valley of Colmcille has been attracting settlers and visitors for over 5,000 years. Proudly situated in the Donegal Gaeltacht it's affectionately known as the Sean Gleann, the old Valley... See more: https://t.co/uChkwWKIix

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Whatever direction you approach Glen Head from, whatever the weather, there are wonderfully dramatic features. From sheer to jagged cliffs edges appearing to rolling heathery pastures where the sheep graze... See More: https://t.co/AdPwPCIzhu
TY @garethwrayphoto for the photos.

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Welcome to Malinbeg! People say the next village is Boston because the road through this picturesque village ends on the cliffs of the Atlantic. Malinbeg is a true hidden gem! Thank you @garethwrayphoto for allowing us to use his stunning photo! See more: https://t.co/mzzgDc1KxC

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The Glen Road to Carrick tune is synomous with the music of Johnny Dohery while the tune itself was associated with John Mósaí Mc Ginley. The Glen Road to Carrick is a road that holds special meaning for emmigrants, locals and visitors alike... See more: https://t.co/NeTMYJVoS2