Lóistín Na Seamróige

County Donegal


Owner Margaret grew up on these premises and her pub (established in 1959) is the town's living room, especially on Friday mornings when a market sets up outside the front door. During July and August traditional music is in the air.


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Nearby County Donegal attractions

1. Magheroarty Beach

2.16 MILES

A beautiful beach that curves for more than 3km, with good walks along the shore and through the dunes. Even better are the views out to the islands,…

2. Tramore Beach

4.78 MILES

Reaching Dunfanaghy's loveliest beach, Tramore, requires hiking through the grassy dunes to the west of the village for about 2km. It's not safe to swim…

3. Muckish Mountain

4.91 MILES

The grey bulk of Muckish Mountain (670m) dominates the view between Gortahork and Dunfanaghy. The easiest route to the top begins southeast of Falcarragh…

4. Dunfanaghy Workhouse

5.92 MILES

This prominent stone building on the western edge of town was once the local workhouse, built to keep and employ the destitute. Conditions were horrible…

5. Killahoey Beach

6.5 MILES

Wide, sandy and empty Killahoey strand – a Blue Flag beach – leads right into the heart of Dunfanaghy village.

6. Errigal Mountain

7.11 MILES

The pinkish-grey quartzite peak of Errigal Mountain (752m) dominates the landscape of northwestern Donegal, appearing conical from some angles, but from…

7. Horn Head

7.91 MILES

The towering headland of Horn Head has some of the Wild Atlantic Way's most spectacular scenery, with dramatic quartzite cliffs, topped with bog and…

8. Dunlewey Church

8.08 MILES

This roofless white-marble, blue-quartzite and brick church, overlooking Dunlewey Lough, was consecrated in 1853 and makes for sublime photos with the…