Places to Visit

Fort Dunree was first opened to the public in 1986 and has attracted tourists from all over the world ever since using the latest DVD and Interactive Technology. The unique History of Fort Dunree is fully explained and recreated in vibrant and colourful displays. In its spectacular natural location Fort Dunree is rich in wildlife, some of it unique for the area. This is detailed in a Beautiful wildlife exhibition in the old fort hospital. All in all Fort Dunree is a must for every visitor to the Inishowen Peninsula.

The Folk Village Museum offers an excellent Guided Tour for the visitor. In the tour you will get the chance to experience life as it was in the 1700's, 1800's and 1900's. Our thatched cottages are exact replicas of those belonging to that era and are furnished accordingly. Take a look at how our ancestors lived, cooked, the beds the lay on, the tools they used, their means of lighting and heat etc. The Tea House provides a variety of homemade foods, which are second to none. We pride ourselves in the fact that all foods are made in our very own bakery on a daily bases to ensure freshness. The Craft Shop is ideal when shopping for those special gifts to bring back home.

Dunlewey in Gweedore is the location of Ionad Cois Locha Visitor Centre, a restored two-story farmhouse with a farm museum and a large variety of animals. It offers something to all the family, with guided storytelling boat trips on the lake. Children can enjoy the adventure play area that includes an artificial lake for safe, supervised water activities. This also included an all covered supervised play area. There are many animals to observe and feed, including Red Deer. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the weaver's Cottage. There is also traditional music sessions every Tuesday during July and August and every Sunday from 2.30pm - 4pm. Come on a Boat Trip!