Location: Glenties
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Top 10 Things to do in Glenties, Ireland
The Glenties (Irish: Na Gleannta, meaning "the glens") is a village in County Donegal, Ireland. It is situated where two glens meet, north-west of the Bluestack Mountains, near the confluence of two rivers. The Glenties is the largest centre of population in the parish of Iniskeel. The Glenties has won the Irish Tidy Towns Competition five times in 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962 and 1995 and has won a medal many other times. The current population of The Glenties is 869.
Restaurants in Glenties
1. St Connell's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By dannymcl - London, United Kingdom
I wanted a cup of tea and spotted the tables outside and the lady who served me convinced me to visit the museum too.
For only €3 what a treat. Everything from postwar rationing coupons, through toys, domain appliances, butter making churns and exhibits on the County Donegal Railway to the lower half of the rear turret of an RAF Sunderland flying boat.
An eclectic collection well worth 30-45 mins of your time in the pretty town of Glenties.
And the tea was good too though even at 4.30pm on this magical summer day in Donegal, I found it too hot to sit in the sun.
2. Glengesh Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Reviewed By preglad - New York
If the earth's munificence is sometimes reflected in artistically inspired environs, much of the Glengesh Pass hints of a generally isolated Cathedral aura. The variety contained within and peripherally is imposing; the road itself challenges us with invigorating variation; in its engagement, unforeseen stops for photos or musing become something of a compelling fixation.
This is an invitation to Donegal at its best, generally devoid of a more southerly relentless parading in sectors of Clare. Kerry and Cork abuzz with bus and vehicular distraction. People who tend toward Donegal often seek hidden corners of slightly differing values.
Simple pleasures tend best, however austere or dramatically ranging in nature.
3. Lough Eske
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By t-bonetraveller - Saint Paul, Minnesota
Located a few miles north of Donegal town, Lough Eske is still very rustic and unspoiled. Numerous points to access. A walk from the Lough Eske Castle Hotel is a nice leisurely stroll through the woods to the lake.
4. St Conal's Museum & Tea Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Museum with a great amount of artefacts on local history,We have a extensive collection of Patrick mc Gill and Brian Friel literature as well as pieces on the Donegal railway and the famine.
Reviewed By seanandnic - Cumbria, UK
We were passing through Glenties on a recent motorcycle tour of Ireland and saw the sign for the tearoom. We stopped outside and were welcomed by the owner who was very informative about the museum and the local artifacts it contained. All in all, it...Morehello seanandnic thank you for taking the time to review the tea room.Our aim at the Musem and Tea rooms is to have a old school feel while enjoying the delicious treats on offer.we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. many thanks.
5. Maghera Beach and Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By JonFr - Keel, Ireland
Maghera beach came as a total surprise to us when we visited
the day was very clouded and sunny spells and rain and wind so a typical irish day in the west but Maghera beach stands as one of the most beautiful Beaches i ever visited in my life for the cleaniness the adventure and the fantastic settings i would consider it a highlight of all my travels in Ireland fantastic
6. Leos Bar Glenties
Overall Ratings
3 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By HooverFlorida - Palm Beach, Florida, Usa
We stopped in but accident on our walk home from dinner. It is a small town bar that locals drink in. Not a whole lot to do there but talk and drink. Perfect for a quick pint and a chat wit the bar tender
7. Assaranca Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By Alex W
This waterfall is lovely I've seen it a few times from sunny days to stormy days, recommend it all day long for anyone who enjoys Waterfalls and loves taking pictures of landscapes myself my wife and my 2 children love visiting here.
8. The Dolmen Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By fullylit - n Ireland
Really enjoyable experience here stopping in to see St Conall's bell which was on display for just a day or two. The coffee shop was also open with some tasty treats. Thanks to all involved for a great experience.
9. Fintown Railway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
The Fintown Railway is the only operational railway in Co. Donegal. Set amidst spectacular highland scenery overlooking Lough Finn, the railway (3 m/5km) is a restored section of the former County Donegal Railway. This setting prompted the famous international playwright Brian Friel to pronounce ?What is on offer is a unique journey along the shores of a lake as grand as any in Switzerland or Minnesota.
Reviewed By sonyamsonyamsonyam - Dublin, Ireland
We liked the Fintown Railway tour. The Railway has been restored to close to its original condition. (circa 1940's). It is a great distraction. The tour lasts for approximately 40 minutes (It is located 20km northeast of Glenties. If your schedule can afford the time, the, I recommend it
10. The Corner House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 56 reviews
Peter Oliver's Corner House is a family run pub located in the tourist village of Ardara. The Corner House is your typical warm and friendly Irish pub with an open fire and those truly wonderful Irish characters drinking Guinness at the bar during the afternoons. During the summer months, there is music every night of the week. Everyone is welcome to join in the sing song and over the years we have been privileged to have musicians from all over the world join us. Indeed, if you are lucky, you could easily stumble upon an afternoon session that visiting musicians might decide to start in the relaxed atmosphere by the open fire in the front bar.
Reviewed By Ita M
A very lively pub with session music on most nights. The owner is friendly and went out of his way to put table and stools outside on a warm day. Full of atmosphere and very handy to the only hotel in ardara so handy for...MoreThank you very much for your great review. Hope to see you back again! Grainne.
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