Walk on your choice of deserted beaches such as Mullaghmore, shown here. The 'Mountbatten' castle adds to this spectacular beach and it is only 10 minutes from Fishery Cottages. Drive the spectacular 'horse-shoe' drive, visit
Castle Caldwell Forest Park, the Glencar Waterfall or the famous high cliffs of Slieve League.
What about a swim under a waterfall?
If you are feeling very adventurous, we can show you where you can combine
a 1 hour hike with a swim under this spectacular water-fall. You can sit underneath
the falls for as long as your head can take the cold water.
This is not for the faint-hearted but it is something special that you
will always remember about your holiday in Ireland. It is somewhere that
very few people go and, whether you take the swim or not, the walk itself
is worth taking.
Pubs , Restaurants, Night-clubs
and Entertainment
There are 2 pubs within walking distance
and numerous pubs of various styles in Bundoran town,
1 mile away. These include the Oul Bridge Bar which offers regular
traditional Irish music sessions and Brennan's Bar which
celebrated it's 100 year anniversary this year.
Restaurants vary from simple and economical meals to gourmet menus
equal to the best restaurants anywhere. Our
own favourite places would include:
La Sabia (Italian), Fitzgerald's Bistro and Chateaubrianne.
There are 3 night clubs in town with top DJ's and several music
festivals over the course of the year.
Entertainment in Bundoran often includes top performers such as
Phil Coulter, hypnotists and well known bands of all types: rock, country
and western etc.
The 'Jazz Lads' entertain in a unique Sunday afternoon session
in Sligo, 25 minutes away.
Waterworld
Bundoran's Waterworld, Ireland's premier indoor water playground, provides
a weather-proof playground for children and families. Attractions include:
A wave pool with 5 wave patterns.
Slides including a 65 metre long, figure 8 design.
Rapids.
New for 2000: A health suite which will include traditional sea-weed
baths
Horse riding
Several approved pony-riding and horse trekking facilities operate in
the immediate area. Tuition is available for the experienced and novice
rider. Long and short treks are available on a beach or in a country-side
setting.
Golf
There are three 18-hole golf courses in the area:
Bundoran's own course, a
links course in a spectacular setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Murvagh which is a huge links course and is an easy 30 minute drive.
Rosses Point is 30 minutes in the opposite direction, on the outskirts
of Sligo town.
Blue
Flag BeachesThe European Government provides 'Blue Flag' status to beaches whose water quality meets the highest standards. Bundoran, Rossnowlagh and Mullaghmore are 3 beaches in
the immediate area which have Blue Flag status.
They are also patrolled by life guards during the busiest holiday seasons along with the RNLI and a helicopter rescue service. These beaches are suitable for swimming, sailing and beautiful walks.
Both Sligo and Donegal towns offer stylish shops for clothing, books and any other needs. You can enjoy shopping, a cup of coffee or lunch in your choice of restaurants and coffee-shops. Both towns are a 30 minute drive away.
Yeat's
Country and other historical sites.
William Butler Yeats, the famous Irish poet, wrote much of his poetry
in this area. You can visit his grave where he lies under his much loved
mountain, Benbulbin. Boat trips to the 'Lake Isle of Inishfree'
are available in the summer months.
Donegal Castle, the home of Red Hugh O'Donnell, the great Irish
Chieftain, is open to visitors during the summer. Mass rocks and ancient
burial sites are in the immediate area and boat trips to Inismurray
Island with its' ancient monastery buildings are available in the
summer months. See our photo gallery for more.
Ancient circular buildings on Inishmurray Island.
