Grianán of Aileach
Grianán of Aileach: The Stone house of the sun
The Grianán of Aileach, also known as An Grianán Fort, takes its name from ‘Grianán Ailigh’ which broadly translates as the ‘stony palace of the sun.’ Should you be lucky enough to arrive at sunrise or sunset on a clear day, it is clear that the fort is well named. The Grianán of Aileach is positioned on Greenan Mountain overlooking the valleys of the Foyle and Swilly rivers, affording extensive views over one of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland. It is an impressive circular fort, with a diameter of 23m (76 feet), and with drystone walls that stand around 5m (16 feet) high. The top of the walls can be reached by a series of steps and terraces.
Templemoyle Portal Tomb
The collapsed Portal Tomb of Templemoyle is located approximately 2.9 km west of Culdaff in the townland of Templemoyle (Irish: An Teampall Maol) A short walk from Aughaclay Catholic Church. This collapsed Dolmen was used in Penal times as a Mass rock.Images from...
Saint Ultan’s Well
Saint Ultan’s Well, Falmore Inishowen
Standing Stone
Standing StoneLocated on the Inishowen 100 route approx 1km from the townland of Ballymagaraghy. Two standing stones within 12 metres of each other. Both are visible from the main road.
The Stone Row
The Stone RowThe Stone Row is located on part of the scenic drive called "The Inishowen 100"The area is known as al toraigh.Nearby are Two Standing Stones.
Ardmore Gallan Standing Stone
Ardmore Gallen Latitude: 55° 4' 57.42" N Longitude: 7° 15' 33.36" W .
Carrickabraghy Castle – The Isle of Doagh
Carrickabraghy Castle - The Isle of DoaghBuilt in the 16th century on a rocky promontory with spectacular views of the Donegal hills and headlands, this O’Doherty stronghold stands on the site of a pre-Viking settlement recorded in the Annals (of Ireland).Excerpt from...
The Morton God Dolmen
The Morten God DolmenThe Morton God Dolmen may date back to 3500 BC and is one of the oldest ancient monuments in Inishowen. This portal tomb was believed to be a portal to the ‘otherworld’ where cremated bones of the important members of the local clan were placed....
Northburgh Castle
Northburgh Castle GreencastleThe castle was built in 1305 to provide a base for Anglo-Norman power in the North West. This building was named "Northburg". There is a more modern Martello Fort beside the Norman ruin. This was built by the British to stop Napoleon...
