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Redcastle
November 7, 2022
Redcastle on the banks of the Foyle is a small village on the Eastern shores of Inishowen. With views overlooking Lough Foyle and Northern Ireland to the East and the hills of Inishowen to the West. Redcastle lies North of Muff and the city of Derry with the town of Moville and the village of […]
Buncrana selected as one of 9 locations to receive night time boost
October 26, 2022
Buncrana has been selected as one of nine towns and cities to benefit from a new pilot initiative to help “create a more vibrant, diverse and open Night-Time Economy”. Minister Martin made the announcement on the 25/10/22 where she claimed it “will contribute to a better night-time economy.” Under the pilot initiative, the selected locations […]
Muff
June 14, 2022
Muff is a small quirky little village on the border of Donegal and Derry, with a vibrant community scene. Muff is the starting (or end) point of the Wild Atlantic Way and the Inishowen 100 and is our featured location today. Muff is in the parish of Iskaheen or in Gaelic, Uisce Chaoin, “pure waters” […]
#BuyDonegal – North Inishowen edition
December 16, 2021
We’re northbound today, in the 4th edition of the #BuyDonegal series. The sunny north of Inishowen has a lot to offer, with deals coming from various sectors, including arts & crafts, hospitality, beauty & wellness and home supplies. North Inishowen is sure to have you covered for whatever you need this holiday season. North […]
#BuyDonegal – East Inishowen edition
December 13, 2021
We’re off to the East of Inishowen now in the third edition of our #BuyDonegal series featured blogs. East Inishowen is home to excellent hospitality, impressive local arts and glamorous boutiques, you are sure to find the perfect gift for someone special on the splendid east coast of Inishowen. East Inishowen businesses taking part in […]
#BuyDonegal – South Inishowen edition
December 8, 2021
Welcome to our second dedicated blog in our #BuyDonegal series. Like cruising the Inishowen 100 we are starting in the South, the gateway of Inishowen and working our way around the peninsula. South Inishowen businesses taking part in #BuyDonegal Borderlands Muff Wild Ireland Chemist Connect Bridgend FAB Inishowen An Grianan Hotel Shivon Soap […]
It’s time to #BUYDONEGAL
December 3, 2021
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right it’s #BuyDonegal time. #BuyDonegal is an award winning initiative from Donegal County Council that is helping local businesses all over Donegal. We are focusing on #BuyDonegal businesses based on the Inishowen Peninsula. Over the next few weeks we will be releasing a series of blogs […]
Let’s talk about the Halloween show in Buncrana – Where is it? When is it? What time is it on?
October 24, 2021
What is it? Derry Halloween will host five different worlds as part of its Halloween celebrations and one of these worlds will be in Buncrana. The Ancients Halloween show will see you embark on a terrifying trail from O’Dohertys Keep along the river bank and across before turning back towards Castle Bridge. And towards […]
Inishowen’s Outdoor Dining Food Trail
July 6, 2021
Looking to dine out in Inishowen? Then you’ve come to the right place! Below is a list of hotels, restaurants, bars, cafes and delis that have outdoor dining. What are you waiting for? Lets go eat. *If you would like to be added to our outdoor dining list, please contact marketing@govisitinishowen.com Newtowncunningham […]
Explore Inishowen Activities on your Staycation this Summer
August 11, 2020
There’s an activity to suit just about everyone here. It could be a gentle stroll along a sandy beach to scaling sea-stacks on the rugged coastline; angling on a local river or spotting basking sharks on the Atlantic Ocean. Take a bike or horse, go karting, kayaking, surfing or diving; whatever your age, whatever your […]