County Donegal - Just imagine .. .. ..

Imagine lying in bed at night and watching the room light up from the light house on Tory Island only 8 miles away (it has it's own King you know) ...

Imagine staying in Donegal with miles long deserted beaches, white powdery sand and waves of white horses crashing straight off the wild Atlantic.


This is a paradise for surfing, swimming, eating lobster and crabs, climbing Ireland's highest mountains (right at the back door) and washing it down with a pint or two of the black stuff or something stronger in Molly's historic bar.

No traffic. No cynicism. No rush. No time. Nothing - unless you really want it! In fact, forget the great restaurants, forget the castles, forget the islands, forget that lighthouse and forget the King - just pull down the blackout blinds in Ballyboe cottage. Breathe deep, sleep well and let Donegal fill your senses and your dreams. For a house to match the place check out Ballyboe Cottage, Donegal, Ireland and create your own magic.

Mary Blake Ballyboe Cottage©

Stay on a Deer Farm in County Roscommon, Ireland

County Roscommon, Ireland

An Culláin is situated on a deer farm in beautiful rugged countryside of County Roscommon. Here you can mingle with the local people while out walking or in the local pub. The area is rich in history with numerous ring forts and historical monuments.

In the village of Loughglynn just 2 miles from 'An Culláin' there is Loughglynn lake. The lake was constructed in the early 19th century and is of ornithological interest and especially important to wildfowl in dry periods of winter.

Loughglynn Castle, the remains of a Normal Castle, can be seen on the south side of the lake. One tower still stands.

Loughglynn holds a music and dance festival during the first week-end of August. For those who love dancing this is not to be missed.

Outside Ballaghaderreen you have Lough Gara. Crannoga, or lake dwellings, were constructed here during the Stone Age and Bronze Age and these date from 500 BC to 1000 BC.

On each Friday the local town of Ballaghaderreen has a street market with lots of street traders and bargains to be had.

The River Shannon flows through Roscommon so lots to do for anyone interested in water sports or cruising. Every small town in Roscommon has a golf course with green fees at a very reasonable price.

Roscommon is excellent for shopping, with one of the largest shopping centres in the country in Athlone. We also have fine restaurants, pubs and night clubs.

Come and visit us in Roscommon and you will not be disappointed.
Rita Lynch, An Culláin©