Top Things to do in Inishowen Peninsula
What to do and see in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Inishowen Peninsula, Ireland including Ballagh Studio, Mary Crowley Artist's Studio and Gallery, Fort Dunree Military Museum, Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium, The Northern Light Gallery & Studio, Vintage Car and Carriage Museum.
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1. Ballagh Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Ballagh studio is the most northerly Art Gallery in Ireland. It nestles on the mountainside overlooking Trawbreaga Bay, a nature reserve for wintering geese and sea birds. Our Fingerpost "PAINTINGS" will direct you to our studios, where there will be a warm welcome. Ros Harvey is a native of Malin, and returned in 1988 with her Printmaking partner Tim Stampton, who hails from Newfoundland, Canada. Together they have renovated and constructed a gallery/showroom, print workshop, their own ateliers and a framing shop. Everything they do is "hands-on" and their work is exclusive to Ballagh Studio. ROS is a Pastellist, a Member of the Royal Ulster Academy and The Pastel Society of Ireland. Her main interest is painting the breathtaking coast of the Inishowen peninsula. TIM, from his printmaking workshop, utilizing antique printing presses, has produced a number of Limited Edition Books, ranging from Folktales to Irish Mythology.
2. Mary Crowley Artist's Studio and Gallery
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Mary Crowley Artists Studio and Gallery is a working studio,where you will be warmly welcomed, Mary's current work will be on her easel. Mary paints traditional Donegal Watercolour Landscapes, Seascapes,Street scenes and Wildlife. There are lots of parking spaces available outside the Gallery. Mary's Original Paintings are very much influenced by the gorgeous Inishowen Peninsula. Both Original works of Art and Limited Edition Prints are on view. Located Between Mamore Gap and Glenevin Waterfall on The Wild Atlantic Way. After travelling down the Gap from Buncrana side continue along the middle road until you pass Tiernasligo School - the studio is just past the school on the right. Or from Clonmany pass The Rusty Nail pub and keep going straight about 1.5 miles and the studio sign is on your left.
Reviewed By AudreyD1870 - County Donegal, Ireland
If you are visiting Inishowen Donegal artist Mary Crowleys studio in Urris is a 'must'. Her studio is truly a hidden gem nestling in the Urris hills on the WildAtlantic Way. She has beautiful framed original works and Limited Edition prints available to buy and very keenly priced too I have to say. We actually found her at work painting away the first time we visited which was a real treat. We've been back many times since. Her watercolors of the local landmarks (also places she has visited abroad) are so delicate and beautifully composed and a perfect memento of Inishowen. I am delighted to say my family now own several Mary Crowley artworks that take pride of place in our rooms at home. Mary is a delight to meet - so welcoming, full of enthusiasm and energy and with a great sense of humor. We usually call ahead now so we dont miss her, that would be so disappointing .
3. Fort Dunree Military Museum
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4.5 based on 318 reviews
Fort Dunree is situated 7 miles outside Buncrana on the Inishowen Peninsula, housing a Military Museum, Wildlife Discovery Room, Coffee Shop, stunning walks and majestic views of Lough Swilly it is a must for every visitor to Donegal
Reviewed By kingdom_warrior98 - Ireland, null
Really great walks around the Fort and some really very interesting history are within the walls! Its due for a major regeneration in 2021 and will be steeped in more history! Stunning coastal veiws
4. Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By VJS42 - Church Lawford, United Kingdom
Small but interesting exhibits with toilets and a cafe and shop. Lovely, friendly reception staff who gave us a great recommendation for dinner (Rosato's in Morville).
5. The Northern Light Gallery & Studio
The Northern Light Gallery & Studio. Buncrana main street & Fort Dunree, Inishowen, County Donegal is the home and gallery of Irish Photographer Adam Rory Porter.
