Attractions
Muckross Head
Ocean Spray B&B is situated on the Muckross Head Peninsula which is at the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht - the Irish speaking area. Muckross Head is a 5min walk away from Ocean Spray B&B and from here you can view Slieve League, Ben Bulben in Sligo and Croagh Patrick in Co. Mayo. Enjoy Muckross Head, Irelands best kept secret by exploring the caves, the beautiful rocks and crashing waves not to mention the man-made wall on your way.Irish Craft Handknits
Drop in to Kathleen Meehan in Muckross and see her great range of Irish Handknits, Tel +353 (0)74 9738355. See www.handmade-irishsweaters.com/
Kilcar Village
Studio Donegal, Kilcar Village
A warm welcome awaits you at Studio Donegal. Visit the workshop to see their hand-woven tweed, woollen goods hand weavers at work.Tel No:+353(0)749738194.
John Joe's Pub
In Kilcar, this centre of village pub provides a great night out with live traditional Irish music, ceol and craic.Kilcar House
Just the place to relax in Kilcar House by their open fire. Have some pub grub and enjoy some live music. Refreshments served.Kilcar Fleadh
A festival of traditional Irish music, song & dance usually on the first or second week of August. Featuring music, dance workshops, live street music, ceili, set dancing, crossroads dance on the street. Contact +353 (0)74 9738957 or visit www.cill-chartha-kilcar.com or email kilcar.fleadh@gmail.comParish Hall Kilcar - Ceol na gConallach Donegal Sessions
The Donegal sessions feature local traditional musicians and singers every
Saturday night over the summer months 8pm-10-30pm - refreshments served.
A night not to be missed.
Aislann Cill Cartha
The local community centre located in the village of Kilcar provides local history collections, genealogical information, a library, internet access and a gymnasium. While in Kilcar visit the prehistoric and natural wonders including megalithic tombs, old graveyards and Spanish Church.
Slieve League Cliffs
The cliffs are just a 15 minute drive from Ocean Spray. Turn left at Kilcar Village and enjoy the coast road to Carrick which is well-signposted to Slieve League/Bunglass. This is a great day out where you can experience the highest sea cliffs in Europe at 600m. Enjoy the lovely walk with spectacular scenery along the cliffs and experience the thrilling 'One Man's Pass' to Malinbeg 16km west near Glencolmcille. En-Route to Slieve League stop off at Ti Linn ( Slieve League Cultural Centre, Teelin) where you can enjoy its Art Gallery, coffee shop with traditional home baking. Visit www.sliabhleague.com
Glencolmcille, the Glengesh Pass and Ardara
Glencolmcille Woollen Mill
Visit here for that special gift of quality Irish craftsmanship. Visitors are always welcome to the factory where demonstration area includes hand loomed knitting, linking, spinning, make up of garments and hand weaving of Donegal Tweed.Glengesh Pass
From Glencolmcille a road heads towards Ardara, through the sloping mountainous terrain of the wild and picturesque Glengesh Pass.Glengesh (in Irish Gleann geis meaning Glen of the Swans) is one of two glaciated valleys of the Banagh peninsula. The road rises to a height of 270m/900ft between the Glengesh and Mulmosog mountains with exquisite views of Loughros Beg Bay.
Eas a' Ranca Waterfall
From the north side of Loughros Beg Bay, at low tide, it is possible to enter the Maghera Caves and near by is the Eas a' Ranca Waterfall along the seashore from the town of Ardara.Killybegs
The Maritime & Heritage Centre
Situated at the carpet factory in Killybegs, the centre is home to the longest hand-knotting loom in the world and offers a fascinating audio visual insight into the history of the fishing and the famous hand-knotting carpets. Enjoy an audiovisual experience in a fishing trawler's wheelhouse. Coffee shop on the premises. Contact +353 (0)74 9741944.