Vacation rentals in County Donegal

You will be kayaking in Dunlewey Lake with the iconic Errigal mountain and the stunning Poison Glen for company. A relaxed paddle of 2k with unique views of Errigal will take us from one end of the lake to the other. At this point we will take a break on land before our return journey. This will also be a journey through time from Ice Age to present day with plenty of history and folklore shared along the way. A truly unique and memorable experience. Other things to note This activity is ideal for all age andgroups and will be done at a leisurely pace

General introduction to Oyster farming, the process involved in getting oyster from seed to restaurant plate. Tour of oyster farm, higlighting different stages of oyster growing. Outlining different methods of growing oysters and highlighting current research project we are undertaking to grow oysters in alternative method. Demonstration on how to shuck (open) an oyster and best of all get to taste an oyster fresh out of the water. Other things to note The tour will involve a gentle 300m walk on the beach to the farm. Remember to wear weather appropriate clothing and beach appropriate footwear. They may have to walk in a couple of inches of water

Meet and greet at the slieve league visitor centre -The tour will start in the center with information about the center when it opened and the cost of the project - On the way to the cliffs I will point out the birth place of the well known folklorist Sean O Eochaidh -Folklore stories from the local area including the story of Cnoc Aine which is located in the environs of the slieve league cliffs -I will give information on the cliffs including the geology and also history of the local area -The culture of the area which includes the irish language and the rich music heritage in the area -The history of the fishing in the area On completion of our tour and my talk at the cliffs, we will return to the center for tea/coffee and homemade scones -Poetry recitation/song Other things to note Bring clothing that's suitable for the four seasons in a day weather we get in Ireland! bring a light rain jacket it's always a good idea

We will start in our driveway located walking distance to most of these hikes. All social distancing rules will apply. We will gear up accordingly to the weather and make sure everyone has everything they will need. All hikes will approximately take 2-3 hours from start to finish. Walking up the mountains of Knockalla you will experience breathtaking views of the sea and rolling hills. Once we get to the top of the mountain Lauren will take your photo to have as a memory of the hike. You can opt to have 3 photos taken of yourself on the hike. The walk down is moderately steep but very safe as well. You will not leave feeling disappointed. This hike has outstanding points of natural beauty. We are both very excited to show you what we get to see every day. After the hike, you will have a choice to eat lunch on our outdoor patio or be given a takeaway. Either option is up to you. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we can no longer have anyone inside of the house. All meals are prepared for you by a professional chef. If you see any dates that are not listed feel free to message us and we will do our best to make the date available. Other things to note In some cases the hike will be all up hill to start this might not be the best experience for smaller children.

We will meet you at the shores of Lough Gill, one of the most famous and beautiful lakes in Ireland. Fabled in the poetry of W.B.Yeats for the Lake Isle of Innisfree, we will prepare you for a trip that will surprise and delight you at each step along the way. After an initial chat about the trip plan, and learning a little about you, we will get you ready for the journey, giving you the equipment that you will need, and showing you the techniques required for the outing.Don't worry, you won't need to be a super athlete, just a regular level of fitness will be fine! We will then launch onto the Garavogue river, a slow moving river that is the gateway to Lough Gill (meaning the "bright" or "white" lake in Irish) and make our way to the entrance of the lake.Depending on the time of year we will pass a variety of water birds, from whooper swans to kingfisher and maybe even see a shy otter chasing after equally shy salmon. We will travel through mixed features, from alluvial forests to old sessile oak woods, all contained within an area designated as a Special Area of Conservation and make our way to one of the many remote islands that are in the lake.There we will stop for a walk around, take some time to reflect on the history and folk lore of the area and make ourselves a hot drink and a pastry. After a break, we will head back towards our starting point. Other things to note You will need to be comfortable with being on the water. No previous kayaking experience is needed. Moderate level of fitness required. Bring clothing for all conditions including light rainwear. It is best if you can layer up and down to remain comfortable.