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Local Information
Oideas Gael
Ph: 00 353 74 97 30248, Fax: 00 353 74 9730348
Website: Oideas Gael
Irish Gaelic language courses (at all learning levels), and
cultural activity holidays in the area, including hill walking,
dancing, painting, pottery, archaeology, environment &
culture, bodhrán & flute playing!
Taipéis
Gael
Established in 1993, Taipéis Gael offers courses
in traditional weaving skills in a creative new way. The
artists also accept special commisions. Visit their website
at Taipeis Gael Teo.
Glencolmcille Folk
Museum, Glencolmcille
Tel: 00 353 74 97 30017 or Fax: 00 353 74
97 30334 Website: Fr
McDyers Folk Village Musuem
Relive 18th, 19th and 20th centry Ireland. The most accurate
and detailed portrayal of old Ireland. Take a leisurely
stroll through the changing lifestyles of this untouched
community. Visit our Teahouse, School House, Craft Shop,
Shebeen and Thatched Cottages.Guided tours available daily.
Open Easter - End September, every day from 10am - 6 pm,
Sunday 12 - 6 pm. For further information contact: Folk
Village Museum, Gleann Cholm Cille, County Donegal, Ireland.
Visit the Glencolmcille
Website for information about the area.
Things to do:
- Traditional music sessions in local pubs - Roartys,
Glen Head, Biddys, Sieve Leage, Cul a Dúin, Glencolmcille
Hotel
- Try out scuba diving from Árasgcc Activity Centre,
Glencolmcille - visit website Árasgcc.
- Scenic or angling trips from Teelin.
- Climb Sliabh Liag - the highest sea cliffs in Europe,
rising 600m above the Atlantic.
- Visit Slieve League Cultural and Craft Centre, Teelin
Slieve League.
- River fishing and sea fishing
www.tunacharters.ie
- Horse riding at Deanes Open Farm in Bruckless.
- Golf in Glencolmcille, Glen
Golf, Narin and Portnoo (with a new 18 hole golf course
in Malinmore, Glencolmcille alongwith driving range).
- Swimming at Glenbay Beach, Silver Strand or Muckross
Beach, Kilcar.
- Oil Painting with Kenneth King or Conal McIntyre - local
Artists (this can be arranged through Oideas Gael).
- Hill walking / Walk to the Watchtowers (contact Oideas
Gael or Ionad Siúl
Hill Walking Centre.
- Explore the local area with Glencolmcille
Tours.
- Special wedding day gifts with GCK Glass - personalised
etched mirrors visit GCK
Glass.
- Dine out at An Chistin, Óstan Gleann Cholmcille,
Bridies.
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