Places of Interest

Below are a selection of links from other places around Ireland that we have enjoyed.

Location Description Contact
Clonbur


Co. Galway

Ballykine House

Ballykine House,
Clonbur,
Co. Galway

Fine country residence in beautiful woodlands, between Lough Mask and Lough Corrib. Entrance signposted of Cong/Clonbur road R345. Ideal location for peaceful holiday. Guided forest walks from house, taking in Lough Mask and Lough Corrib. Close to Ashford Castle. Ideal centre for touring Connemara. Angling on Lough Mask and Lough Corrib. Restaurant within walking distance of house.

 

 

Mrs Ann Lambe 
Ballykine House
Clonbur
County Galway
Tel: +353 (0)92 46150 
Fax: +353 (0)92 46150 

www.dirl.com/galway/ballykine-house.htm

ballykine@eircom.net

 
Newcastle 

Co Down

The Briers Country House

The Briers Country House

Our 17th Century Home is set at the foot of the Mourne Mountains and in 2 acres of gardens near Tollymore Forest Park and only 3/4 mile from The Royal County Down Golf Course.

En suite rooms with views of either the mountains or our gardens and complemented by our Internationally acclaimed licensed garden restaurant serving our speciality fresh fish.

Local sites include the Mourne Mountains, Kilkeel Fishing Port, Castle Ward gardens & house, Down Cathedral and St. Patrick's Visitors' Centre.

 

 

Michelle Bowater
The Briers Country House
39 Middle Tollymore Road
Newcastle 

County Down
Northern Ireland 

BT33 0JJ
Tel: +44 (0) 28 437 24347 
Fax: +44 (0) 28 437 26633
 

 michelle@thebriers.co.uk

 

 

Dunkineely


County Donegal 
 

Killaghtee House B&B and Gallery
Home To Artist Robin Mackenzie Atkinson

Killaghtee House dates back to 1720. Recently refurbished it now forms an art gallery & luxury B&B accommodation with views overlooking Donegal Bay.

Located at the top of St. John's Point overlooking Donegal Bay and the Sligo Hills, the surrounding area offers many attractions to entice the would be visitor. There are wedge tombs dating back to 3000 B.C., the famous 7th century Killaghtee Cross and Rahan Castle - seat of MacSwine of Banagh in 1450. 

Killaghtee House is ideally situated to explore South Donegal. Its location is central to all nearby towns including Donegal, Killybegs, Kilcar & Ardara.

 

 

Robin and Jackie Atkinson

Killaghtee House

Dunkineely
County Donegal 
Tel: +353 (0)73-37453 
Fax: +353 (0)73-37499 

www.killaghteegallery.com

atkin@iol.ie 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Portsalon


Co Donegal. 
 

Croaghross 

Guesthouse & Self Catering Cottage 

"Croaghross is therapeutic; its not just the bracing wind and restless skies and the thunderous beauty of the Fanad Peninsula, however. The house itself is calming and the hospitality of the Deanes is efficient, understated, effective; they do things right" 

 Guesthouse: 5 double or twin bedrooms with one specially adapted for wheelchair users. All rooms are en-suite.

Cottage: An attractive, 3 bedroomed, self-catering cottage overlooking the bay.

 Fishing and sailing can be arranged and there are walks to suit all standards.

5 minutes walk to the wonderful beach and  100 year old, Portsalon golf course. Visit the beautiful gardens and castle at Glenveagh National Park.

 

John and Kay Deane
Croaghross
Portsalon
County Donegal
Tel/Fax:  +353 (0)74 59548
www.croaghross.com  

jkdeane@croaghross.com


Open 17th March to 31st October
Winter Bookings by Arrangements

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