We are lucky to be located in one of the most beautiful parts of South West Donegal. Please call into the Centre to find out more details but here are the highlights of our local attractions.
This beach, which stretches over a distance of 2 km, holds a blue flag and is supervised by lifeguards over the summer months. Bathing and surfing may be enjoyed at all states of the tides and children may play safely on uncrowded sandy beaches. There are toilet facilities nearby and ample parking is available. During low tide the historical sites of Inishkeel Island can be visited
Doon Fort is situated on a small island in Loughadoon and possibly dates from the late Iron Age to early Medieval times. The fort consists of an oval area enclosed by a massive stone fortification averaging 4 metres wide at the base and 4.8 metres in height externally.
Iniskeel Island is the site of the monastery of St Conall Caoill which was founded in the 6th Century. On the island are the remains of two churches: St Conall’s and St Mary’s. St Mary’s has a 13th chancel and a later medieval nave. The windows of St Conall’s date to the 14th century. There are several early cross slabs, one of which is the ‘swan cross’ which dates to the 9th century. There are also grave slabs and two holy wells. The island is accessible on foot at certain low tides.
The Kilclooney More dolmen is a fine example of a Neolithic Portal tomb. Built in the middle of the 4th century BC, the monument consists of two portal tombs standing around 9m apart. The portals of the larger tomb are each about 1.7 metres high and between them is a sill 0.5 m high. The great roof stone, 4.2m long rests in a sloping position above the portals. The second tomb is smaller but is similar in design. The dolmen is accessible by foot, free parking is available at the Dolmen Centre.
In 1588 much of the Spanish Armada was wrecked off the west coasts of Ireland and Scotland. One such wreck, that of La Duquesta Santa Anna, lies in nearby Rosbeg. Until recently, fragments of its remains could be seen in the aftermath of stormy weather. The ship’s survivors were given refuge by the local O’Boyle clan before departing for Killybegs. In 2018 a Spanish Armada Footprint Memorial Stone was unveiled on Rosbeg pier and a recreating of the overland journey to Killybegs was undertaken.
Sheskinmore is a fixed sand dune system, which includes machair grassland, dune slacks, Sheskinmore lough and the surrounding marsh, fen and reedbed. The area is rich in marsh and dune plants and supports a wide range of invertebrates and birds. The property is managed by the NPWS to maximise its biodiversity.