Showing posts with label Donegal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Donegal. Show all posts

2 Apr 2017

Magical Places: The GrianĂ¡n of Aileach, Co. Donegal

The impressive ringfort on top of the Hill of Greenan is one of the oldest royal sites in Ireland, its history goes back to the Bronze Age and maybe even further... The structure standing there today is only the reconstructed part of what was once a much larger pre-historic complex on top of this prominent hill.



8 Sept 2014

Along the Wild Atlantic Way: The mighty Slieve League Cliffs, Co. Donegal

They are the jewel in the crown of County Donegal: the spectacular Slieve League cliffs are among the highest and most impressive marine cliffs in Europe.

 


18 Aug 2014

Along the Wild Atlantic Way: Banba's Crown, Malin Head, Co. Donegal

Banba's Crown, named after the mythological patron goddess of Ireland, at the tip of Malin Head marks the most northerly point on the irish mainland. The rugged coast is rich in wildlife, has an intriguing maritime history and offers some of the most dramatic panoramas along the epic Wild Atlantic Way.

 

27 Oct 2013

Magical Places: The Abbey of the Four Masters, Co. Donegal

The Franciscan Friary overlooking scenic Donegal Bay is best known for "The Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland" or the "Annals of the Four Masters" - one of the most important records of the history and mythology of Ireland that was compiled and written down here.