Tara Hotel

Southwestern Donegal


This modern hotel across from and overlooking the harbour has 32 comfortable, simple rooms, a decent bar and a small gym with spa bath, sauna and steam room. Not all rooms come with sea views, so check.


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Nearby Southwestern Donegal attractions

2. Fintragh Bay

1.76 MILES

The best beach in the Killybegs area is at secluded Fintragh Bay, about 3km west of town, a gorgeous stunner of a Blue Flag beach and a must-see. Go down…

3. Largy Viewpoint

2.91 MILES

Pull your car in here for excellent, serene and sublime views over the sea. It's west of Killybegs along the R263. On a clear day, you can see four…

4. St John's Point

4.81 MILES

The scenic drive from Dunkineely to St John's Point takes you past a ruined castle tower and tantalising views. It's around a 15km journey to the tip…

5. Glengesh Pass

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On a narrow road from Glencolumbcille to Ardara, past remote mountain bogland, magnificent Glengesh Pass (Glean Géis; meaning 'Glen of the Swans'),…

6. Studio Donegal

6.19 MILES

Though mechanised in the 1960s, there has been a hand-weaving tweed mill here for more than a century. Visitors are often invited upstairs to see spinners…

7. Sliabh Liag Distillers

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8. Ardara Heritage Centre

8.72 MILES

Set in the old town courthouse, this volunteer-run centre traces the story of Donegal tweed, from sheep shearing to dye production and weaving.