Heritage walks and rides
The Colgan Hall
Bocan Stone Circle
Situated near St. Mary’s Church just outside Culdaff, the Bocan Stone Circle was probably built as a sun temple some 4-5000 years ago. The remaining stones 1-2 metres in height now form 2 arcs which enclose an area of 20 metres. On the road opposite is a well preserved megalithic monument The Temple of Dean…
Read MoreGrianan of Aileach
Situated 7 km west of Derry, some 250m above sea level the stone fort of Aileach dominates the landscape and affords breathtaking views of Lough Swilly and the Inishowen Peninsula. The origins of the fort are dated back to 1700 B.C. and it is believed that St. Patrick visited here in the 5th century baptising…
Read MoreThe Famine Village
Just 8 km from Carndonagh heading towards Ballyliffin on the Isle of Doagh this is one of Inishowen’s most popular attractions. Your guide will take you through life in the area and Irish history from the 1840s to the present day. This outdoor museum is different from any other museum in Ireland and admission includes…
Read MoreMass Rock
On the Ballyliffin Road, a short distance from the Donagh cross, the old Mass Rock can be found. Mass was said in this woodland setting during Penal times. The white cross on top of the altar stone came from the old church in Carndonagh.
Read MoreChurch of the Sacred Heart
Built on Barrack Hill the Church dominates the local landscape. It was dedicated by Bishop Farren in 1945 and the construction cost was £60,866. The Church has many unique and interesting features and a visit is strongly recommended.
Read MoreDonagh Church
The Church of Ireland Church is built on the site of the Church founded by St. Patrick. In the churchyard there is a cross pillar known as the Marigold Stone and the church bell is believed to have come from the “Trinidad Valancera” the Spanish Armada ship wrecked off Kinnegoe Bay in 1588.
Read MoreDonagh Cross
This is one of the earliest Christian crosses outside mainland Europe. It dates back to the 7th Century. The Ancient stone cross slab of Donagh and its two guardstones are held by antiquarians to be some of the finest examples in Ireland of low – relief carved monuments remaining from ancient times.
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