Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Donegal Castle Business Details Donegal Castle Donegal Town T  +353 (0) 74 972 2405 E   sean.mcloone@opw.ie W  www.heritageireland.ie GPS  54.654937, -8.110573 Business Contact  Sean Mc Loone Experience Guided tour lasting 30mins. Visitors experience the lifestyles of the two families who occupied Donegal Castle, The Irish Gaelic Chieftains The O Donnells who built the castle in 1474 and the English family the Brookes who took over following the defeat of The O Donnells in 1601. The Tower House is fully re-furbished reflecting living conditions of both eras. Following tour guide is available to answer any individual questions and inter act with group. Self Guide information in 15 different languages. Pricing Standard Retail Price € 5 PP No minimum – Max 30 Booking in advance is essential to secure available slot Tour Operator Rate Yes FIT Rate: Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate Yes Tour Series Rates Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  Sean Mc Loone E   donegalcastle@opw.ie T  +353 (0) 74 972 2405 Opening Details & Refreshment End of Mar – End of Sep 1000-1800hrs – last admission 1745hrs Oct to Mar – 0930-1630hrs – last admission 1545hrs Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements No lift available. Two flights of stairs. Many drivers drop visitors at entrance to castle and park at nearby bus park. Nearest Accommodation Hub Donegal Castle is located in centre of Donegal Town surrounded by hotels restaurants and B&B’s. www.discoverireland.ie/places-to-go/donegal Other Experiences Nearby Donegal TownWaterbus – www.donegalbaywaterbus.com Donegal Town Railway Restoration Centre – www.countydonegalrailway.com Donegal Craft Village – www.donegalcraftvillage.com Fanad Lighthouse Business Details Fanad Lighthouse, Cionn Fhánada, Eara Thíre na Binne, Port an tSalainn, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal T  +353 (0) 83 809 1199 E  eimear@fanadlighthouse.com W  www.fanadlighthouse.com GPS  55.275617, -7.634941 Business Contact  Eimear Ní Mhathúna Experience Daily guided tours allow visitors to experience the life of the light-keeper for themselves, to hear about the history of the lighthouse, some of the tragedies in the surrounding sea, to view the spectacular scenery and to learn about the new technology that watches our coastline today. Climb the 79 granite steps to the top of the tower and take in the panoramic views, you might very well see dolphins or other cetaceans passing by! The light is now fully automated however, the light-keepers have left and their homes have been renovated to provide luxury accommodation for an idyllic getaway. Guided tour  45mins, suggested visit time 1.5-2hrs. Pricing Standard Retail Price Adult € 8, Family € 20, tour minus tower € 5 Group discounts from 10 persons. Advance booking by groups please. Children must be 1.2 meters to climb the tower. Babies may not be carried up the tower. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate: Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  Same as above Opening Details & Refreshment 1 Oct – St. Patrick’s Day – tour available at 1100hrs everyday, pre-booking essential. Christmas holidays, (27/12 to first Sun in Jan) and 1100-1600hrs. Rest of year: open 7 days from 1000hrs. May be restricted by severe weather conditions. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements The lighthouse experience is not suitable for those with mobility problems, 79 steep narrow steps. However, the exhibition space on the ground floor and the base of the tower are accessible. Sensible shoes and appropriate clothing for seasonal weather conditions. 33 car park spaces with two coach bays available for 2018. Nearest Accommodation Hub Letterkenny 40 km – www.discoverireland.ie/places-to-go/donegal Other Experiences Nearby Great Arch at Pollaid – 10mins – free access Murrin Hill – 20mins – free access Coastal walks – 5mins – free access Doe Castle 30mins – www.heritageireland.ie 26 N O R T H E R N H E A D L A N D S N O R T H E R N H E A D L A N D S