“Come to us, ye lovers of life and happiness . . . Come away! For the dance has begun lightly, the wind is sounding over the hill, the sun laughs down into the valley, and the sea leaps upon the shingle, panting for joy, dancing, dancing, dancing for joy.”
James Stephens, ‘The Crock of Gold’, quoted in Don Fullington’s ‘The Connoisseur’s Guide to Ireland – a select compendium for the Discriminating Traveller’ (which begins in Rosnowlagh and Rathmullan)

‘Donegal, pride of all . . .’
County Donegal has, of course, the most spectacular scenery of any county in Ireland, with more than 1000km of coastline. There are rugged peninsulas, high sea cliffs, sandy beaches and the ever-changing panorama of the great Atlantic itself.

Watch the promotional video (below) from Failte Ireland to get a taste of what Donegal has to offer!



Some of Ireland’s finest sights are within striking distance of Rathmullan, including The Flight of the Earls - 2007 is a major international flagship centenary commemoration to mark the 400th Anniversary of one of the most significant events and periods in Irish history, World Heritage site at the Giant’s Causeway; Slieve League, reputedly Ireland’s highest seacliffs; Glebe House & Gallery the former home of the English Artist Derk Hill, which is decorated in William Morris and houses works of art such as Kokoschka, Renoir, Picasso, Yeats, Islamic tiles and Japanese prints. At nearby Glenveagh National Park walk the glorious hills, heaven for botanists, and spot its golden eagles and red deer.

Rathmullan House is an excellent base for touring. Rathmullan is a gateway to the Fanad peninsula, and within minutes you can be enjoying the glorious sights of the Knockalla Coast Road and the descent to Ballymastocker Bay. The long sandy beach there is considered among the world’s finest.

The area is a golfer’s paradise, with a selection of some of the country’s finest courses to choose from, including Rosapenna, Portsalon and  Ballyliffen. There are many fine walks, mountains to climb, quiet roads for cycling, horseriding, fishing on sea and river, all sorts of water-based activities, museums, galleries, and shopping in Letterkenny and Derry.
In the summer time a short ferry journey to Buncrana opens up the beautiful Inishowen peninsula and the Inishowen ‘100’ scenic drive, including Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head.

“Donegal itself is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most beautiful places and it offers everything from the rugged beauties of the raging Atlantic, idyllic lakes, rambling hills, craggy mountains and extraordinary scenic walks.”
Industry magazine ‘Hotel and Catering Review’, review of Rathmullan House as winner of 2005 Country Homes and Guest Houses Award

Click on the link below for directions to towns and attractions from Rathmullan House
http://www.aaroadwatch.ie/routes/