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Glencolmcille : 6 activités et sites à visiter

Port Ghost Village

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Port Ghost Village (also known as An Port) is an abandoned village in County Donegal. Its ocean view contrasts magnificently with its ruins!

Malin Beg

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Malin Beg (also known as Silver Strand) is a beautiful Irish beach near Glencolmcille in County Donegal. A wild and unique place!

Glenlough Bay

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A wild Irish bay, overrun by sheer rocks of great beauty!

Cloghanmore

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For lovers of old stones and other mysterious megaliths! The Cloghanmore is one of those atypical archaeological remains whose charm is unrivalled!


Tormore Island

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A rocky outcrop overlooking Glenlough Bay! A spot reserved for professional climbers!

Glencolmcille Folk Village

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A reconstructed village, reminiscent of everyday rural life in Ireland from the 18th to the 20th century.






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What to expect?

Glencolmcille is a coastal village in County Donegal, Ireland. It has the advantage of being located at the western end of the Slieve League Peninsula. An opportunity to enjoy wild landscapes, with fantastic ocean views.

Visit Glencolmcille

A village renowned for its wilderness attractions

Named Glencolmcille after Saint Colomba, an Irish patron saint, the village is unique in that it is still deeply rooted in Gaelic heritage! In fact, 30% of the population speak only Irish Gaelic!

So don’t hesitate to take a stroll through its colorful streets, try out a local pub, or even plan one or more nights on site. The village has a reputation for being welcoming and tourist-friendly.

Glencolmcille is set in an unspoilt region, with countless tourist sites to discover! These include Dooey beach, Silver strand and Malin Beg, three superb local beaches that are well worth a visit in both summer and winter. The colors change and offer superb views of the ocean!

Then there’s Glenlough Bay, a wild Irish bay with a beach and impressive rocks just a few metres out to sea! A magical place!

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