Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

Walk and View Majestic Fort Dunree Business Details Fort Dunree, Linsfort, Buncrana, Co. Donegal T  +353 (0) 74 936 1817 E  dunree@eircom.net W   www.dunree.pro.ie GPS  55.196752,-7.552934 Business Contact  David Magee Experience In its spectacular wild location Fort Dunree is rich in wildlife, some of it unique to the area which is showcased in our wildlife exhibition. Near where Wolfe Tone was captured in 1798 Fort Dunree was created to guard against The French Invasion. The Museum illustrates this unique story with a DVD introduction and guided tour.Walking paths at the site give the visitor a chance to explore at their own pace with the possibility of seeing dolphins or harbour porpoise. End the tour at the Coffee Cup, the most scenic coffee shop in Ireland. Duration: 1hr to 3hrs Pricing Standard Retail Price  Adults € 7 Seniors/Children € 5 Family € 15 No Minimum or Maximum booking,Would require at least 1 week advance notice for groups of 10 or more. 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 Open all year round. Jun-Sept: Mon-Sat 1030-1800hrs, Sun 1300-1800hrs. Oct-May: Mon-Fri 1030-1630hrs, Sat & Sun 1300-1800hrs. The Museum is open all year round, Exhibitions are inside so not subject to weather. If people want to use the outdoor facilities they should dress appropriately for the time of year. Coffee shop on site. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Partial disability access to the site, please enquire pre booking. Visitors should be prepared with their own walking equipment, the walks are on trails so walking boots/shoes would be preferable but not essential. Nearest Accommodation Hub Buncrana (15mins) – www.discoverireland.ie/places-to-go/donegal Other Experiences Nearby Inishowen Maritime Museum (35mins) – www.inishowenmaritime.com Doagh Famine Village (20mins) – www.doaghfaminevillage.com InchWildfowl Reserve (20mins) – www.inchwildfowlreserve.ie Step Back in Time Business Details Glencolmcille Folk Village, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal T  +353 (0) 74 973 0017 E  folkvillage@eircom.net W  www.glenfolkvillage.com GPS  54.707168, -8.738368 Business Contact  Margaret Cunningham Experience Step back in time on a visit to Glencolmcille Folk Village. In this isolated settlement, you’ll explore several thatched cottages, getting a feel for what life was like in Ireland during different eras spanning hundreds of years. One visitor favourite is the fisherman’s cottage, crammed full of fishing-related artefacts and stories. You can also hear the story of Father James McDyer – who came to this isolated valley in 1951 and helped to establish running water, electricity and industry, including the Folk Village.While you’re here, keep enough time to dip into the delights at the Village’s tea room and craft shop, which has lots of traditional local crafts like weaving, knitting and spinning on show. The folk village is right on Glen Beach, with a view of the spectacular cliffs of Glen Head. Tour can be guided or self guided with access to café and craft shop on site. Demonstrations in traditional crafts (spinning, knitting and making St. Brigid’s crosses) can be arranged for groups by prior booking during the summer months. Minimum 1.30hrs required for full tour. Pricing Standard Retail Price Adults € 6.00; Senior € 5.50; Students € 5.50 Children over 7 years € 3.00; Free under 7 years; Family € 15 (2adults +2 children only) 3 or more children 1:00 extra per child. Minimum 11 – max 50. Advance booking required. Guided and self guided available. Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  Same as above Opening Details & Refreshment Easter Saturday-end Sep: Mon-Sat 1000-1800hrs, Sun 1000-1800hrs. Jul-Aug: Sun 1100-1800hrs. Low Season Oct: Mon-Sun 1100-1630hrs. Community café offering tea/coffee, soup, sandwiches and sweet treats. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Car and coach parking available for all sizes of vehicles. Nearest Accommodation Hub Killybegs – 28mins/26km Ardara – 37mins/27km Donegal Town – 57mins/50km (largest) – www.discoverireland.ie/places-to- go/donegal Other Experiences Nearby Oideas Gael 1km/1mins – www.oideas-gael.ie Slieve League Boat trips 13km/17mins – www.sliabhleagueboattrips.com Slieve League 15km/27minutes – www.slieveleaguecliffs.ie 27 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