Activities

Sliabh Liag Hill Walkers - The Slieve League Peninsula in south-west Donegal has some of the most scenic walks in Europe and walks can be found for all ages and for all levels of fitness.These walking events enable walkers to get together, walk in company and make new friends. If you don't like the idea of walking alone, then an organised walking event may be for you. Walking is an excellent natural exercise that can help you stay healthy and live longer; control your weight; keep happy; enjoy time with friends and family; learn more about your local area and even look after the environment.
" That of Sliabh Liag is singularly magnificent. The tourist will not fail to have fresh enlivening feelings awakened within by the cliff scenery ranged all round, the ocean rolling far down below, and the extent of their own elevation, raised above the seething waters." - Kinnfaela/TC McGinley (1867)
Click here to visit the Sliabh Liag Hill Walkers website

Learn Irish - Oideas Gael was founded in 1984 to promote the learning and use of Irish and to foster Irish culture within the gaeltacht (Irish-speaking areas) and elsewhere. The annual programme of courses and events achieves the further aim of bringing together people of Irish and other Celtic backgrounds to participate in everyday gaeltacht life, improve their fluency in Irish and enjoy our living culture. Language courses are specially constructed to cater for needs of adults at all learning stages, including those who are more advanced but in need of practice. Each course contains three or more levels - beginner, intermediate and advanced - and is usually of one week's duration. For further information, visit Oideas Gael

Swimming - at the nearby sandy beach of Port a' Chabhlaigh is safe and clean even though the black tracks in the sand may look off putting, it is only the turf mould carried from the bogland by the small stream at the top of the beach. There are also three lovely beaches in Glencolmcille but the jewel among the crown is the sheltered cove known as the Silver Strand at Mailnbeg.

Boat trips - Trips to Sliabh Liag -The Nuala Star run tours to the Sliabh Liag Cliffs, the highest sea cliffs in Europe standing 600m (1972 feet ).

We can get close to the shore to appreciate this spectacular sight. The tour lasts about one and a half hours, and we take in many wonderful sights. Sometimes we are joined by wild life, like dolphins, whales, seals, and in May and June we often see basking sharks feeding on the plankton. There is also a wide range of bird life that can be seen nesting and hunting. You can go swimming or snorkeling in the crystal clear water of the many coves on the tour. A unique experience for everyone. The Tours are popular and booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. All trips are weather dependent and in the interest of safety can be cancelled at short notice.We operate from April to October, and sometimes earlier or later if weather is ok.

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Rock climbing - South west Donegal, from Muckross head to port, offers a combined total of almost 100 routes or climbs. Over 50 of these are listed at Mailnbeg and Sliabh a’Liag. They are graded "difficult" to "extremely severe". (consult handbook, the Federation of Mountaineering clubs of Ireland, edited by Dawson Stelfox, the first Irishman to scale the summit of Mt. Everest in 1993)

Diving - the pollution free waters along the coast make it ideal ground for diving. Mailnbeg and Teelin are the most suitable bases, with compressor facilities available at the Malinmore adventure centre. Windsurfing: three excellent beaches together with many lakes make Carrick a natural centre for such activity. Hang gliding: the hang gliding association of Ireland has indicated that nearby Glencolmcille is a most suitable part of north-west Ireland for practice and training.

Golf - Narin/Portnoo, 30 minutes by car. Murvagh (outside Donegal town), 50 minutes by car.

Pony trekking at scenic Derrylahan, Kilcar. Just 2 miles from Carrick. The tourist information office will give full details of times and prices.

Tennis: a hard court is situated at the entrance to pairc na ngael in Glen and is available to visitors. Racquet's can be hired at lace house. Indoor

Handball/squash - a modern indoor handball alley is located at Mali more crossroads. Permission to play may be obtained by contacting Mali more adventure centre.

Gaelic football - facilities available. Contact: Naomh Columba GAA Club or Kilcar GAA Club.

Outdoor pursuits - Malinmore adventure centre is a purpose built outdoor pursuits centre in Glencolmcille, and can cater for up to sixty people in 2 and 4 person, bedrooms are centrally heated. Overlooking rathlin O’Byrne island and malin bay, the centre is situated between slieve league (the highest sea cliffs in Europe at 600m) and the hills and glens of west Donegal. Full range of activities programme from Lace House centre. (tel. 0739730116)

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