Seemingly unaffected by the passage of time, this remote and undiscovered corner of Ireland has been the inspiration for many Irish artists and writers. Literature reflects a region that encompasses enchanting glens, placid lakes and dramatic mountains, bordered by spectacular coastline carved by the Atlantic Ocean. Donegal owes its history to the O’Donnell clan. The town has its own Castle on the banks of the River Eske and the remains of a Franciscan Abbey dating back to the 15th Century.
The four star Mill park hotel is situated in the historic town of Donegal overlooking Donegal Bay. A very warm welcome and spacious well appointed rooms will await you on your arrival. The hotel has a lift.
Itinerary
Sunday We depart Cornwall early in the morning and travel to Abergele in North Wales for our overnight at the Kinmel Manor Hotel arriving in ample time for evening dinner.
Monday Following an early breakfast, we travel to Holyhead for the ferry to Dun Laoghaire. Once in Ireland we will make our way to Donegal and we will arrive at the Mill Park Hotel with time to settle in before dinner.
Tuesday Today will be at leisure in Donegal You will have time to visit the Castle, Abbey or Magees home of the Donegal hand-woven tweeds with demonstrations taking place during the summer season. During the afternoon we will include a cruise around Donegal Bay.
Wednesday A full day excursion through the jewel of county Donegal, the Glenveagh National Park. We travel to Glenties and pass through the Blue Stack Mountains, across the Gweebarra Bridge to Dungloe famous for the Mary of Dungloe Festival. We also visit Kincasslagh a small Gaeltacht village in the heart of the Rosses and the birthplace of Daniel O’Donnell.
Thursday Today we travel south exploring the beautiful countryside of Co Sligo, the inspiration of WB Yeats which is often reflected in his poetry. We visit Drumcliffe before travelling along the Glencar Valley, in the shadow of Benbulben to the waterfall. We continue our scenic tour taking in Lough Gill Loop, the lovely village of Dromahair and Strand Hill.
Friday After a good breakfast we depart our hotel for the return journey to Dublin calling at Carrick-On- Shannon and Mullingar then arriving Dublin early afternoon where you can enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this famed city. Our final night will be at the Ashling Hotel.
Saturday This morning we will depart out hotel early and enjoy breakfast on board the ferry from Dublin to Holyhead after which we make the return journey to Cornwall arriving home mid to late evening.
Terms
Single rooms available at a supplement of £110 per person
Home pick up available – £10 per person
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A £100 non-refundable non-transferable deposit/person is required when booking, the balance being payable 6 weeks prior to departure. Tour subject to loading.
Total Price Includes:
* Executive Coach Travel *
* Ferry Crossings * Holiday Insurance * 6 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (one breakfast on ferry) *
* Welcome drink on arrival at main hotel * Excursions as detailed *
* Donegal Bay Cruise * Musical Entertainment on one night *
* Porterage at main hotel * Free Parking at Depot *
* Pick up points in most towns & villages *