Glenties

The nearby town of Glenties itself has won Irelands Tidiest Town award on no less than 5 occasions. This, together with abundance of amenities for both active and passive pursuits, makes the town and its environs a popular destination for tourists to the North West of Ireland. Glenties has been described as a fisherman's paradise. The Owenea River runs through the town and is famous for its salmon and trout fishing. The surrounding hills are dotted with numerous lakes filled with trout, the best know being Loch Anna

Glenties lies at the north west edge of the Blue Stack Mountains and a few miles from the sea. It is sheltered by mountains on three of its four sides. Only on its western side does the valley widen out as it approaches the Atlantic Ocean. The glens and mountains around the town contain numerous scenic walks and drives which the visitor can enjoy by car, bicycle or foot.

Festivals

This part of Donegal has always been noted for its strong tradition of traditional Irish music and Glenties has a flourishing traditional music school. To experience this tradition at its best, visit the town on the first weekend of October when the "Fiddlers Weekend" attracts fiddlers from many parts of Ireland and around the world.

The Patrick MacGill Summer School is held in Glenties in the second week of August each year when the town pays tribute to it's renowned Navvy Poet. The lively Harvest Fair Festival is held on the second week of September and is a great time to visit the area as it celebrates this traditional "fair" in true Donegal style.