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Greencastle, Co. Donegal

Greencastle, Donegal (An Caisleán Nua in Irish) is a commercial fishing port in County Donegal, though nowadays given the decline in the fishing industry, it resembles more closely a "typical" Donegal holiday village. It is located a few miles from Moville and is about 32km (20 miles) from Derry City.

Greencastle's name comes from the ruins of the castle in the area which are located on a rock overlooking the entrance to Lough Foyle, which in turn, may have its name from the green freestone with which it was built.

Greencastle also has an 18-hole golf course and an excellent bathing beach.

Gardens

There is no featured garden in the area

Golf

Roe Park Golf Club

Limavady, Co. Londonderry
Course Type: Parkland

Roe Park Golf Club is a challenging parkland course that is located outside Limavady, 25km (17 miles) from Derry City. Set in the scenic Roe Valley, the course was designed by former Malone greenkeeper, Frank Ainsworth and is nestled within the l ...

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Self Catering

There is no featured selfcatering establishment in the area

What's On

Guildhall Country Fair - Derry

Guildhall Country Fair is held in Derry on the last Saturday each month

Contact:

Shona Campbell. Number: +44 (0)287 137 6706 Email: shona.campbell@de ...

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Tourist Attractions

Tower Museum

Londonderry, Co. Londonderry

The Tower Museum is an award winning museum with permanent exhibitions that include The Story of Derry exhibition and the An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera exhibition. However throughout the year the museum also plays host to a r ...

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Wedding Venues

Radisson Blu Roe Park Resort

Limavady, Co. Londonderry

Built on rising ground in lovely rolling countryside, this imposing hotel dates back to the eighteenth century when a Captain Richard Babington built the original house from which today’s extensive hotel and wedding venues grown. There is a ...

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