Location: Glencolmcille
Top Things to do in Glencolmcille
Top Restaurants in Glencolmcille
The 9 Best Things to Do in Glencolmcille, Ireland
Gleann Cholm Cille is a coastal district in the southwest Gaeltacht of County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland. It is also a civil parish in the historic barony of Banagh.
Restaurants in Glencolmcille
1. Glencolmcille Folk Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
A replica of a coastal thatched cottage village that offers a glimpse at life as it was lived in Glencolmcille in past centuries.We will teach you a couple of phrases in Gaelic.Our Amenities includes 6 thatched cottages with original artifacts depicting different era's.a Craft shop which promotes a big range of local crafts.Our Tea House has a variety of Home Baked Goods,Soup,Sandwiches,Paninis,Irish Coffees etc.We are located at a beautiful beach with stunning views of the wild atlantic.We hope to re-open our much loved Nature walk at the back of The Folk Village later this year.Call in for a mug of Tae the Kettle is always on.
Reviewed By Lambretta101 - Gourock, United Kingdom
Very small and not worth the entrance fee. Avoid and take a stroll along the beach or through Glencolmcille. Small shop you go through to get to the cottages is very expensive and seems to be geared up for American tourist with dollars to splash.
2. Silver Strand Beach
Overall Ratings
5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By preglad - New York
County Donegal remains amazing in its munificence. The peripheral area surrounding Malin Beg makes for a perfect drive needing no requirements beyond itself and inclusive of a jewel- silver strand at that. For those so inclined, a staircase walk down envelopes one in a perfectly protected but equally unhidden pristine cove.
It's, all in all, the stuff of better memories equally well engaged, however many decades apart.
3. Slieve League
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Don't miss your opportunity to visit one of Ireland's best kept secrets and a signature point on the Wild Atlantic Way. Located in south west Donegal along this magnificent costal driving route are Ireland's highest Sea Cliffs, Sliabh Liag. A visit to the cliffs and the surrounding region is a must on your Wild Atlantic Way adventure. Experience the local culture, heritage and people of Donegal against the backdrop of our spectacular and rugged coastline.
Reviewed By bjw120 - La Grange, Illinois
Amazing place - natural beauty. We took the shuttle bus (small charge for this) from the restaurant/gift shop at the base of the mountain, the driver provided a lot of interesting historical information about the place. At the parking area at the top of the road, there is a viewing area, and short trail that goes further up the hill. Very windy, but the wind blows up the hill, so we didn't fear being blown off the trail. The view is amazing, for me better than the Cliffs of Moher. Slieve league is just natural, no visitors center and far, far fewer visitors.
4. Rossan Knitwear - Glencolmcille Woollen Mill
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
We are a family run business maufuacturing high quality Knitwear. Our shop "The Glencolmcille Woollen Mill" stocks our range of knitwear, hand crafts and gift items. We welcome visitors to view our demonstration area while enjoying a cup of coffee.
Reviewed By MeghanJR - Douglas, Massachusetts
I'm a self-confessed woolens addict and whether it's a knitted top or tweed coat I'm always interested, as long as the quality is good. I was absolutely delighted to receive one of these jumpers as a gift this Christmas and was even more impressed when I had the opportunity to visit the shop myself last week. I will definitely be back regularly and highly recommend a visit and encourage you to treat yourself or someone special to a piece of their knitwear!
5. Sliabh Liag Boat Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 176 reviews
We run tours to the Sliabh Liag Cliffs, the highest sea cliffs in Europe standing 600m (1972 feet ). We operate from April to October, and sometimes earlier or later if weather is ok. With our 2 boats we can carry 24 passengers. The tour lasts about one and a half hours, and we take in many wonderful sights.Sometimes we are joined by wild life, like dolphins, whales, seals, and in May and June we often see basking sharks feeding on the plankton.Guests can go for a swim in the clear waters near Sliabh Liag we can supply wetsuits if you think the water is cold most don't need them.Some people are lucky enough to be joined by dolphins. Sailing Times 10am 12noon 2pm 4pm 6pm and 8 am/pm if needed. Although I don't answer all reviews I appreciate the feedback . I only answer reviews that I feel do not reflect the tour and will try to correct anything negative that crops up. We are a small operation and I run it to the best of my ability. So don't be upset if I don't reply. Thank you Paddy
Reviewed By santpedor - Barcelona, Spain
We were doubtful about taking this trip as the weather was not too good but we were
delighted with the experience.Although the top of the cliffs was shrouded in mist we did have magnificent views and a comfortable but choppy sail.This really was one of the highlights of our trip and I would recommend it to everyone if you are in this area.There were only 5 of us on the boat and the price of 20 euros each seemed very reasonable.
The captain was very knowledgable and kept us entertained with amusing stories.
6. Clocha na hEireann
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Clocha na hEireann is a collaborative 1916 commemoration work between stone masons from every corner of Ireland. They each used stone native to their county to produce a magnificent carving that represented some aspect of their cultural identity. Carvings included everything from county emblems to representations of local mythology, geographical features, architecture and history.
Reviewed By Katie G - Dublin, Ireland
This is a gorgeous find! It's basically a map of Ireland with each county crafted out of that county's best known rock by a stonemason from that county. Each county is unique and beautifully decorated. It was nice to visit with a group of friends from all over Ireland and debate who's county's stone looked the best. Definitely worth a quick stop if in the area.
7. Ireland By Bike
Overall Ratings
5 based on 43 reviews
Ireland by Bike provide bike tours and bike rental in Ireland's beautiful North West Coastal region. We provide the option of high quality hybrid and electric bikes. Our self-guided tours follow well planned routes along mostly quiet backroads, taking you to some of the most beautiful places on earth.
Reviewed By trudiA - Whistler, Canada
This was the best cycle tour we have done so far. We will definitely go to Ireland again as the scenery and the people were amazing. Seamus and Nora at "Ireland by bikes" have done a great job with the mapping using Garmin bike computers so we never got lost. This gave us more time to check out many points of interest along the way. We really enjoyed the Slieve League boat tour and the short cut through the Glenveagh National park and Castle.
8. Glencolmcille - Tower loop
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By John M - Lyon, France
This imposing signal tower was built in the 19th century as a watchtower for possible invasion by Napoleon's forces. The external structure is mostly preserved (imagine being on sentry duty!) but it is gradually falling into ruins, There are no direct roads but once you negotiate the gate (don’t forget to close it!) there is a track across a large upland of purple heather and black bog. Be warned – usually very blustery and often drenching rain also. The only physically demanding part of the trip is getting to the gate (negotiable by car and some room for parking). This is remote and bleak in the rain but the views are memorable on a on a clear day. On the descent you can overlook the sea being whipped by the wind into waves of foam and see across the glen where the Slieve League cliffs rise in a great green wall to 2,000ft and then descend abruptly into the sea.
9. The Deserted Village of Port
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By omfarrell2015 - County Kildare, Ireland
Not far from Glencolmcille is the deserted famine village of Port - sad to see what was once a small fishing community and now just the walls of a few clusters of cottages. It is in a very beautiful setting and well worth the drive to get there. It is also possible to walk along the cliff to Glencolmcille which is part of a longer sign-posted walking route. One enterprising person has actually renovated and extended a cottage there for rent, so if you have a book to write or really want to get away from everything, this is the place for you.
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