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This is a popular resort with a fine beach. It is an
important commercial fishing port. It was once
a place of historical importance. Richard de
Burgo (often latinised as Richard de Burgo), the
Red Earl of Ulster, selected the place as a site
for a castle to dominate the O’Donnells and the
O’Dohertys of Inishowen.This village has been
synonymous with the sea for centuries and many
generations of its people have sailed the seven
seas. It is therefore only fitting that there is a
Maritime Museum and Planetarium that houses
hundreds of relics of the sea. The Irish National
Fisheries College is also located here preparing
young men and women for a life at sea. During
the summer months, the ferry crosses the Foyle
to the Causeway Coast – it links Greencastle with
Magilligan Point; both popular seaside locations.
Northburgh Castle
Heritage Trail , History & Heritage , Must Sees , See & Do , Trail Guides
5, Eleven Ballyboes, The Fort, Co. Donegal, F93 T2P2, Ireland
Directions: Situated in the village of Greencastle on the Stroove Road. It can be easily viewed from the car park [...]
Inishowen Head Loop
See & Do , Trail Guides , Walking Trail
R241, Stroove, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Distance: 8.5km Time Needed: 2-3 hrs Grading: Moderate Height Gain: 230 metres Trail Surface: Bog roads, tarmac Location: 4km northeast [...]
Greencastle
Inishowen 100
Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland
This is a popular resort with a fine beach. It is an important commercial fishing port. It was once a [...]
Lough Foyle Ferry
Ferries , Getting Here ,
Lough Foyle Ferry, The Pier, Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland
Scenic Lough Foyle Ferry (Greencastle to Magilligan) A short crossing, with beautiful views of Inishowen and the north coast of [...]
