Attractions
Local Attractions
Glebe House and Gallery
Glebe House and Gallery is a Regency house built in 1828 set in woodland and decorated with William Morris textiles, Islamic and Japanese art. Here is housed the Derek Hill Art Collection, including over 300 works of art by leading twentieth century artists, including Picasso and Kokoshka. Visit
Glebe House and Gallery on Heritage Ireland Colmcille Heritage Centre
The Churchill / Gartan area is the birthplace of Saint Colmcille. The heritage centre houses an illustrated display covering the life and times of St. Colmcille. Situated on the shores of Lough Gartan, the Colmcille Heritage exhibition centre is housed in a beautiful stone building and also features a tea room, audio visual display and parking for coaches. Phone: +353 (0)74 9137306
Glenveagh National Park
This beautiful national park is just a 10 minute drive away from your Callaghan's Bar, Churchill, and is home to herds of red deer and golden eagles and is set amongst a dramatic mountain range around Lough Veagh. A visitor centre houses audio-visual displays and Glenveagh Castle is surrounded by one of the finest gardens in Ireland. There are guided tours of the castle and a restaurant with traditional teas available.
www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills are on the Glenties Road out of Letterkenny and here you can see one of the largest working waterwheels in Ireland. There is a 1km millrace powering two separate millwheels, one for flax and the other for grinding oats and barley. The latter was made by the Stevenson Foundry of Strabane in 1867. Visit
New Mills Corn and Flax Mills on Heritage Ireland
Fintown Railway
The Fintown Railway, An Mhuc Dhubh, offers a unique train journey along the shores of the lake Finn. This railway is the only operational railway in Co. Donegal and set amidst more spectacular Donegal highland scenery.
www.antraen.com Gartan Lakes & Outdoor Pursuits
The Gartan Outdoor Adventure Centre, on Gartan Lake, offers organised outdoor adventure pursuits.
www.gartan.com
Ionad Cois Locha - Dunlewey Centre
The Dunlewey Centre is just a 20 minute driving distance from Callaghan's Bar, Churchill, on the road to Gweedore. The centre has an excellent range of interests and activities for children and adults alike including a historic homestead guided visit, restaurant and tea room, craft shop, adventure play area, tweed weaving demonstration and audio-visual shows, lakeside walks, boat cruise on Dunlewey Lake, farmyard animals and traditional music.
www.dunleweycentre.com
Glendowan Chapel
Glendowan Church, on the banks of Lough Gartan, is a stunning location for weddings. Callaghan's Bar is the nearest pub on your way back to Letterkenny, or other reception location, and an ideal stopping off place.