Main Attractions
Donegal's historical and natural attractions, the North West Trail is truly blessed with representations of Irish culture and life all along the route. The visitor will be able to trace the activities of people throughout the history of the island from those better known to celebrations of the lesser known. Interesting early Irish people such as the Celtic kings who held sway from the court at the Hill of Tara in county Meath. Still further back and the very first settlers in Ireland and their way of life, can be seen at the Ulster History Park in Omagh.
Ireland's natural beauty at its best can be seen at Glenveagh National Park, where 16000 hectares of mountains, lakes and glens offer all that has become synonymous with the Irish landscape.
With only a fraction of what awaits the visitor along the North West Trail, in terms of its attractions, use the search menus below to reveal the full extent of each areas' attractions.
Ireland's natural beauty at its best can be seen at Glenveagh National Park, where 16000 hectares of mountains, lakes and glens offer all that has become synonymous with the Irish landscape.
With only a fraction of what awaits the visitor along the North West Trail, in terms of its attractions, use the search menus below to reveal the full extent of each areas' attractions.
within 5km of the North West Trail
The Ballroom of Romance is the original and only genuine Ballroom of Romance, not only in Ireland but also in the world attracting crowds to variety performances and showbands from across Ireland.
on the North West Trail
The ruins of Creevlea Abbey are situated just behind the village of Dromahair which translates as the “Ridge of the two demons”. Built in 1508, the Friary's well preserved ruins stand in a romantic setting in quiet surroundings on the banks of the Bonet River at its entry point to Lough Gill.
on the North West Trail
Florence Court is a splendid example of an 18th century Irish country house and demesne, enjoying a spectacular setting amongst the mountains and forests of west Fermanagh with breathtaking views to Benaughlin and the Cuilcagh Mountains.
within 5km of the North West Trail
Manorhamilton Castle was built as a baronial mansion during the plantation of Leitrim by Sir Frederick Hamilton in 1634.
on the North West Trail
Host to one of Europe's finest show caves, the Marble Arch Caves allow visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls and lofty chambers.
within 10km
Parke’s Castle is a 17th Century fortified manor house with a stone bawne enclosure on the north side of the Lough Gill Drive, on the county Leitrim side of the border
This project is supported by the EU INTERREG IIIA Programme for Ireland/Northern Ireland