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The language, culture, history and relaxed lifestyle of a welcoming
people distinguish dramatic land and seascapes. On a panoramic
peninsula, west of Donegal Town, lie the three parishes of Ard a'
Rátha (Ardara), Cill Charthaigh (Kilcar) and Gleann Cholm Cille
(Glencolumbkille), vibrant communities where gifts and crafts are
still handspun and handloomed in the very cradle of world-famous
Donegal Tweed. Ask about the Weavers' Fair before driving through
the stunning Glengesh Pass or visit the lovely villages of Mín an
Aoire, (Meenaneary), An Charraig, (Carrick) and Teileann (Teelin),
near the towering cliffs of Sliabh Liag, one of Europe's highest sea
cliffs. Walk along "The One Man's Pass" and visit the Malinmore
Outdoor Pursuit Centre, the Gleann Cholm Cille Folk Village or An
Foras Cultúir Uladh (The Ulster Cultural Institute), a centre for
studying the fiddle, the harp, the Irish Language, archaeology or
painting.
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Language, culture, history and relaxation...
famous Donegal Tweed...