Sharon's Guidebook
Food Scene
Farren's Bar is Irelands most northerly pub. It is an old style bar that has a local atmosphere.
Farren's Bar serves delicious food from 12pm to 4pm.
Free wi-fi available
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Farrens Bar
Farren's Bar is Irelands most northerly pub. It is an old style bar that has a local atmosphere.
Farren's Bar serves delicious food from 12pm to 4pm.
Free wi-fi available
The Seaview Tavern is situated overlooking the Wild Tlantic Ocean with views west towards the Malin Head Pier.
They boast a full A-La-Carte Restaurant menu.
Bar food and lunch specials are served daily with the emphasis on local produce including fresh seafood from the local pier. Oysters, mussels, crab and salmon are just some of the succulent seafoods available throughout most of the year.
EIRCODE F93 ED30
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THE SEAVIEW TAVERN
The Seaview Tavern is situated overlooking the Wild Tlantic Ocean with views west towards the Malin Head Pier.
They boast a full A-La-Carte Restaurant menu.
Bar food and lunch specials are served daily with the emphasis on local produce including fresh seafood from the local pier. Oysters, mussels, crab and salmon are just some of the succulent seafoods available throughout most of the year.
EIRCODE F93 ED30
Sightseeing
The Best Visitor Attraction in Inishowen
Situated in Knockamanny Bends, Malin Head, the Wild Alpaca Way is a family run business
The alpaca's are so friendly and are ready to meet young and old.
The views are spectacular!
An experience not to be missed!
Contact 087 6665106 or www.wildalpacaway.com
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Wild Alpaca Way
Knockamanny BendsThe Best Visitor Attraction in Inishowen
Situated in Knockamanny Bends, Malin Head, the Wild Alpaca Way is a family run business
The alpaca's are so friendly and are ready to meet young and old.
The views are spectacular!
An experience not to be missed!
Contact 087 6665106 or www.wildalpacaway.com
Banba's Crown, Malin Head, Co Donegal
Enter Malin Head along the West Side of the Wild Atlantic Way's Inishowen Peninsula and continue to the most Northerly point in Ireland (the tip) called Banba's Crown "The Tower" as it's locally known was builtin 1805 as part of a string of buildings right around the Irish Coast to guard against a possible French invasion.
Wonderful views over the coast and mountains of the Inishowen Peninsula rewards everyone, who make their way up the hill!
Starting from Banba's Crown, there is a hiking trail along deep ravines ("Hell's Hole") and mountain ledges ("Devil's Bridge") all the way to Malin Head! The hiking trail is rather known for its dramatic natural highlights than anything else.
Banba's Crown, Malin Head was also a filming location for part of Star Wars.
Eire Signs were navigational markers placed around the country to alert WWII pilots they were flying over neutral Ireland. Although many are in disrepair, the Eire 80 sign at Malin Head has been restored so you can see the sign etched into the ground with white stones at Banba's Crown.
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Malin Head
Banba's Crown, Malin Head, Co Donegal
Enter Malin Head along the West Side of the Wild Atlantic Way's Inishowen Peninsula and continue to the most Northerly point in Ireland (the tip) called Banba's Crown "The Tower" as it's locally known was builtin 1805 as part of a string of buildings right around the Irish Coast to guard against a possible French invasion.
Wonderful views over the coast and mountains of the Inishowen Peninsula rewards everyone, who make their way up the hill!
Starting from Banba's Crown, there is a hiking trail along deep ravines ("Hell's Hole") and mountain ledges ("Devil's Bridge") all the way to Malin Head! The hiking trail is rather known for its dramatic natural highlights than anything else.
Banba's Crown, Malin Head was also a filming location for part of Star Wars.
Eire Signs were navigational markers placed around the country to alert WWII pilots they were flying over neutral Ireland. Although many are in disrepair, the Eire 80 sign at Malin Head has been restored so you can see the sign etched into the ground with white stones at Banba's Crown.
The Wee house of Malin can be found on the shorefront in Malin Head, down a very steep hill. It is in fact, a little cave, which legend has, that it was inhabited by a holy man and its suggested the holy man was St Muirdhealach.
There are stone seat round the interior and legend also claims that it accommodates all that enter it.
Beside the cave are the ruins of an ancient church dedicated to St Muirdhealach. The church is roughly 800 years old.
The Holy well is located in the natural cavern in the rock on the shore directly below the church. The well was blessed by St Muirdhealach and is said to have healing properties.
On the 15th August which is the Feast of the Assumption,there is a pilgrimage here, where pilgrims all over Donegal would take part. This pilgrimage was known as the Malin Well Fair.
This is a gorgeous, rugged sea front with easy access by car. It is next to a steep pebble beach with fascinating coastal rock forms.
A little gem!
Wee House of Malin
The Wee house of Malin can be found on the shorefront in Malin Head, down a very steep hill. It is in fact, a little cave, which legend has, that it was inhabited by a holy man and its suggested the holy man was St Muirdhealach.
There are stone seat round the interior and legend also claims that it accommodates all that enter it.
Beside the cave are the ruins of an ancient church dedicated to St Muirdhealach. The church is roughly 800 years old.
The Holy well is located in the natural cavern in the rock on the shore directly below the church. The well was blessed by St Muirdhealach and is said to have healing properties.
On the 15th August which is the Feast of the Assumption,there is a pilgrimage here, where pilgrims all over Donegal would take part. This pilgrimage was known as the Malin Well Fair.
This is a gorgeous, rugged sea front with easy access by car. It is next to a steep pebble beach with fascinating coastal rock forms.
A little gem!
Five Finger Strand is one of the most famous beaches in inishowen as it has some of the highest sand dunes in Europe reaching a height of 30 metres.
The name of the beach comes from the five sea stacks that protrude up like fingers on the north side of the beach.
Car parking for the beach can be found beside the main road of the beautiful St Mary's Church which was built in 1784. It is one of the oldest Catholic Churches still in use in Ireland today. Outside the church, sits an ancient Baptismal Font from the 6th century which was from the old monastery at St Mura's in Fahan.
You then just need to follow the road the short distance down to the beach.
It is also the site of the wreck
of the 'Twilight' which sank in 1889 on its way from Newfoundland in Canada to Derry, and it can still be seen at low tide.
Swimming is not permitted here due to dangerous undercurrents and rip tides.
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Five Finger Strand
Five Finger Strand is one of the most famous beaches in inishowen as it has some of the highest sand dunes in Europe reaching a height of 30 metres.
The name of the beach comes from the five sea stacks that protrude up like fingers on the north side of the beach.
Car parking for the beach can be found beside the main road of the beautiful St Mary's Church which was built in 1784. It is one of the oldest Catholic Churches still in use in Ireland today. Outside the church, sits an ancient Baptismal Font from the 6th century which was from the old monastery at St Mura's in Fahan.
You then just need to follow the road the short distance down to the beach.
It is also the site of the wreck
of the 'Twilight' which sank in 1889 on its way from Newfoundland in Canada to Derry, and it can still be seen at low tide.
Swimming is not permitted here due to dangerous undercurrents and rip tides.
Below Banba's Crown to the east lies Ballyhillin Beach, which is known locally as "Kitters" derived from ciotog, which is the Irish word for left handed. The raised beach of scientific importance is where gemstones such as jasper, opal and topaz can be found
Portmór or Kitters beach
Below Banba's Crown to the east lies Ballyhillin Beach, which is known locally as "Kitters" derived from ciotog, which is the Irish word for left handed. The raised beach of scientific importance is where gemstones such as jasper, opal and topaz can be found
FAMILY BEACHES
There are a number of local beaches which are particularly popular with families and those looking to take to the water for sport or to wet their feet.
These include the beach at the foot of the local pie, postmortemwhich is below Farren's Bar and Sandport which can be accessed from Farren's Bar and also, the Seaview Tavern
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Malin Head
FAMILY BEACHES
There are a number of local beaches which are particularly popular with families and those looking to take to the water for sport or to wet their feet.
These include the beach at the foot of the local pie, postmortemwhich is below Farren's Bar and Sandport which can be accessed from Farren's Bar and also, the Seaview Tavern
Malin is a village in Co Donegal, Ireland situated 6km North if Carndonagh. A further 13km Northis Malin Head, the most northerly point in Ireland. Malin won tidy towns and is a beautiful picturesque village. The beautiful Malin Townhouse provides food and drink and is very welcoming. There are shops and other pubs in the town and people are very friendly.
There is a local butchers in the town called Bogg's Butchers and the provide excellent meat with a great variety.
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Malin
Malin is a village in Co Donegal, Ireland situated 6km North if Carndonagh. A further 13km Northis Malin Head, the most northerly point in Ireland. Malin won tidy towns and is a beautiful picturesque village. The beautiful Malin Townhouse provides food and drink and is very welcoming. There are shops and other pubs in the town and people are very friendly.
There is a local butchers in the town called Bogg's Butchers and the provide excellent meat with a great variety.
Crockalough, at 282m above sea level, the Irish Aviation Authority Radar Station. which resembles a golf ball. is a very visible landmark in Malin Head. While a restricted access zone exists around the installation for security reasons.
Just south of thd golf ball, lies Crockalough Lake and there are many tales and folklore regarding its creation and depth and in the last century, it has become a place of pilgrimage where school children were encouraged to circle the lake while reciting prayers.
Crockalough
Crockalough, at 282m above sea level, the Irish Aviation Authority Radar Station. which resembles a golf ball. is a very visible landmark in Malin Head. While a restricted access zone exists around the installation for security reasons.
Just south of thd golf ball, lies Crockalough Lake and there are many tales and folklore regarding its creation and depth and in the last century, it has become a place of pilgrimage where school children were encouraged to circle the lake while reciting prayers.
Located 5 miles off-shore, this mile long, hour-glass shaped island has a distinctive profile with its proud lighthouse standing on its on western Peak The oldest rocks in Ireland roughly (1,780 million years old) can be found here in the form of a small outcrop. As the northernmost landmass of Ireland, this island is blessed with wildlife rarely seen anywhere else in the country. This island has been uninhabited since 1928 and has been designated a National Nature Reserve
Inishtrahull Lighthouse
Located 5 miles off-shore, this mile long, hour-glass shaped island has a distinctive profile with its proud lighthouse standing on its on western Peak The oldest rocks in Ireland roughly (1,780 million years old) can be found here in the form of a small outcrop. As the northernmost landmass of Ireland, this island is blessed with wildlife rarely seen anywhere else in the country. This island has been uninhabited since 1928 and has been designated a National Nature Reserve
This scenic drive forms part of the long established Inishowen 100 tourist route. it was deemed unsuitable for the Wild Atlantic Way due to its narrow hairpin bends and steep inclines. from the view point, you can enjoy breath taking views over Five Fingers Strand to Glashedy Island, the Isle of Doagh and beyond. This is also where you will find The Wild Alpaca Way
Knockamany
This scenic drive forms part of the long established Inishowen 100 tourist route. it was deemed unsuitable for the Wild Atlantic Way due to its narrow hairpin bends and steep inclines. from the view point, you can enjoy breath taking views over Five Fingers Strand to Glashedy Island, the Isle of Doagh and beyond. This is also where you will find The Wild Alpaca Way
A unique Shop on the way to Banba's Crown in Malin Head. It is the most northerlybrick and mortar shop in Ireland. Huge selection of stuff ranging from glassware, memorabilia, plates etc
Stocks lots of brochures about things to do and see in the area. Worth a visit when visiting Malin Head!
The Curiosity Shop
A unique Shop on the way to Banba's Crown in Malin Head. It is the most northerlybrick and mortar shop in Ireland. Huge selection of stuff ranging from glassware, memorabilia, plates etc
Stocks lots of brochures about things to do and see in the area. Worth a visit when visiting Malin Head!
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Wild Atlantic Gifts
Ireland's Most Northerly Gift Shop, with a wide range of Celtic Art Prints, Greeting cards, Seaweed Soaps, Hand made Candles - and much more !!!
Established in April 2014, Wild Atlantic Gifts (www.wildatlanticgifts.com) aims to become a premier retailer of Jewellery, Gifts and Celtic Art handmade, within the confines of Malin Head, Ireland’s Most Northerly Point. With our prime location at Malin Head, we will showcase the very best of Malin Head / Inishowen local craft, and strive to give the customer something special.
All collections are handmade/handpicked.
A MUST VISIT AT BANBA'S CROWN!