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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

Portstewart Golf Club

Portstewart, Co. Londonderry
Course Type: Links

Portstewart is located on Antrim's beautiful causeway coast and celebrated its centenary in 1994. It proudly offers some of the finest golf to be found in Ireland or indeed anywhere else. It is the second club in Ireland (after Killarney) to have ...

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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

Beech Hill Country House Hotel

Londonderry, Co. Londonderry

Just south of Londonderry, surrounded by 32 acres of peaceful woodland, waterfalls and gardens, this house dates from 1729 and retains many of its original details. There are plenty of churches to choose from in the area but the hotel is lice ...

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