Introducing Inishowen Peninsula
The sprawling Inishowen (Inis Eoghain) Peninsula, with Lough Foyle to the east and Lough Swilly to the west, reaches just far enough out into the Atlantic to qualify as Ireland’s northernmost point: Malin Head. It is remote, rugged, desolate and sparsely populated, making it a special and quiet sort of place. Ancient sites and ruined castles abound, as do traditional thatched cottages that aren’t yet being used as storage sheds.
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The towns in the next section are part of a route that follows the road west of Derry up the coast of Lough Foyle to Moville and then northwest to Malin Head, before heading down the western side to Buncrana. If you’re coming from Donegal, the peninsula can be approached from the southwest by turning off for Buncrana on the N13 road from Letterkenny to Derry.
Last updated: Mar 24, 2009
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Re: Donegal with children
by Rossam 05 July 2011
Glenveagh Park isn't too far away. http://www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie/ You have a bit of driving to do to get to the coast. Over an…
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Re: Renting car: Driving from Dublin to Antrim Coast?
by masad 26 October 2010
Hi Erica, can't help you with car rentals as driving my own here. Though I've never heard from any of my friends about such rules. The…
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Re: Travelling Around Ireland
by gabbyM 29 April 2010
I'm in agreement with the posts above - less time in the cities and more in the smaller places. Any particular reason for Dundalk ? It's…
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