Beach

County Donegal


The bright, modern rooms at this large family-run hotel come in calming neutral tones; many have ocean views. You can refuel in its restaurant (mains €12 to €23). It’s in Downings, 4km north of Carrigart.


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2.46 MILES

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2. Marble Hill Strand

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Marble Hill Strand, about 5km east of town beyond Port-na-Blagh, is backed by static caravans and is often crammed in summer.

3. Ards Forest Park

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4. Doe Castle

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5. Killahoey Beach

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

6. Dunfanaghy Workhouse

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7. Horn Head

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8. Tramore Beach

7.27 MILES

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