THE NORTHWEST

Counties Sligo & Donegal - wild, rugged, and uncrowded, where the Wild Atlantic Way begins and W.B. Yeats found his inspiration.

Where to Stay

Hotels

• Lough Eske Castle Hotel & Spa - Magnificent 5-star castle at the foot of the Blue Stack Mountains. (Luxury)

• Harvey's Point, Donegal - Award-winning 4-star lakeside hotel on Lough Eske. (Mid-Range)

• Rathmullan House, Donegal - Charming country house on the shores of Lough Swilly. (Mid-Range)

• The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo - Sleek, modern hotel right on the river in Sligo Town. (Mid-Range)

• Markree Castle, Sligo - Stunning 17th-century Gothic castle hotel. (Mid-Range)

• Mill Park Hotel, Donegal Town - Great value 4-star overlooking Donegal Bay. (Affordable)

• Sligo Park Hotel - Comfortable hotel in parkland with pool, spa, and leisure centre. (Affordable)

Restaurants & Pubs

• The Lemon Tree, Letterkenny - Creative modern Irish cuisine with the best local Donegal produce.

• Olde Castle Bar & Red Hugh's, Donegal Town - Traditional bar near Donegal Castle with excellent dining.

• Knox, Sligo Town - Stylish gastropub with excellent modern Irish food.

• Hooked, Sligo Town - Popular seafood spot with great fish & chips.

• The Harbour Restaurant, Donegal Town - Casual home-cooked food from high-quality local ingredients.

Activities & Attractions

• Slieve League Cliffs, Donegal - Among the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

• Glenveagh National Park, Donegal - Victorian castle, gardens, and mountain trails.

• W.B. Yeats Trail, Sligo - Drumcliff Church, Ben Bulben, and Yeats' landscapes.

• Fanad Head Lighthouse, Donegal - One of the world's most beautiful lighthouses.

• Malin Head, Donegal - Ireland's most northerly point with wild coastal scenery.

• Surfing at Bundoran or Strandhill - World-class surf breaks for all levels.

• Enniscrone Seaweed Baths - Unique Irish tradition - hot seaweed baths in Edwardian bathhouses