St Colmcille Birthplace

Gartan ED,, Gartan, Letterkenny, Ireland.

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St Colmcille Birthplace

The Birthplace of St Colmcille can be found overlooking Lough Gartan in Donegal. A large Celtic cross, which was erected in 1911 stands at the site as well as some ruins of an old house and a plaque.

You will find a small car park beside the spot and here you will find an 8km walk which will take you up over the hills to Glenveigh Castle.

You can find The Gartan Outdoor Centre Facebook page here.

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Fintown Railway

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Finn Valley
Ireland

Hospitality close by: Kee’s Hotel – Stranorlar, Jackson’s Hotel, Conference & Leisure Centre – Ballybofey, The Villa Rose Hotel & Spa – Ballybofey

Activities close by: Aura Leisure Letterkenny, Century Cinemas and Century Play, Donegal County Museum, Arena 7 Entertainment Complex, Glenveagh Castle National Park

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Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre

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Gartan
Letterkenny
Ireland

Hospitality close by: The Mount Errigal Hotel – Letterkenny, An Chúirt Hotel – Gweedore, The Shandon Hotel and Spa – Dunfanaghy

Activities close by: Century Cinemas and Century Play, Arena 7 Entertainment Complex, Letterkenny Activity Centre, Glenveagh Castle National Park, Doe Castle

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Glebe House and Gallery

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Gartan
Letterkenny
Ireland

Hospitality close by: The Radisson Blu Hotel – Letterkenny, An Chúirt Hotel – Gweedore, Óstán Loch Altan – Gortahork

Activities close by: Doagh Famine Village & Visitor Center, Inishowen Maritime Museum, Donegal County Museum, Glenveagh Castle National Park, Glencolmcille Folk Village

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Glenveagh Castle National Park

Glenveagh Castle
Gartann ED
Letterkenny
Ireland

Hospitality close by: The Mount Errigal Hotel – Letterkenny, Arnolds Hotel – Dunfanaghy, An Chúirt Hotel – Gweedore, The Shandon Hotel and Spa – Dunfanaghy

Activities close by: Grianan of Aileach, Wild Alpaca Way, Wild Ireland Animal Sanctuary, Donegal County Museum, Regional Cultural Centre – Letterkenny

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10 - Long Distance Route, 05 Looped Trails, 03 Outdoor Activities, 01- Walks, Walks - Hard and 07 Waymarked Trails

Slí Na Finne

fintown
Fintown
Finn Valley
Ireland

Hospitality close by: Kee’s Hotel – Stranorlar, The Waterfront Hotel – Dungloe, The Highlands Hotel – Glenties

Activities close by: Glenveagh Castle National Park, Fintown Railway, Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre, The Poisoned Glen, Slí Na Rosann

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