Ionad Siuil Accommodation

We provide top of the range quality accommodation (hotel like in many ways) at budget rates. All our rooms are en-suite and we are the most centrally located accommodation available in Glencolmcille, just a few minutes walk from Oideas Gael, (Ulster Cultural Centre), Fr McDyer's Folk Museum, the beach, and all the local shops, pubs and restaurants. We provide our accommodation on a self catering basis with the option of morning breakfast ( full irish for just €5.00!!!!!



Our rooms come in single, double, twin and family rooms all with ensuite bathrooms. All linen is provided free of charge. We accept all major credit/debit cards. There is a communal kitchen, dining, and lounge area for our residents' use. We also provide free broadband internet access for all our guests.

During the summer months and on request during the off peak season, we provide guided walks of the many walking routes locally, including the infamous One Man's Pass on Sliabh Liag. For more information on Guided walks, and other activities in the area please do not hesitate to contact us.

ABOUT THE AREA

We are situated at the western extremity of the Sliabh Liag peninsula, in the wonderfully remote parish of Glencolmcille. In a landscape of timeless beauty lies the remnants of ancient past-pagan and Christian, rooted in quiet contemplation on hillside, valley, bog and isle.


The area hosts approximately eighty documented archaeological sites spanning a period of 5000 years including important examples of virtually all monument types known nationally.

Glencolmcille is a Gaeltacht area and the Gaelic language is still in common use here. Oideas Gael, the Ulster Cultural Centre was established in the area in 1984 to promote the language and Irish culture. Today, it is world renowned and plays host to visitors from all over the world who come to learn Irish at all levels, as well as attending other courses run by the centre, including Archaeology, painting, Folklore, traditional dancing, fiddle school etc. The area is a mecca for traditional Irish music and Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí run a fiddle school in the first week in August every year, known as 'fiddler's week'.

For the hillwalker, Glencolmcille is a paradise. Its stunning landscape and sense of splendid isolation combine to make walking here a special experience.

Directions

Situated at the western extremity of the Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) Peninsula in the South-West of County Donegal, lies the wonderfully remote parish of Glencolmcille (Gleann Cholm Cille/Glencolumbkille).



Glencolmcille can be reached by the following routes:

From Dublin via Cavan, Enniskillen N3
From Dublin via Sligo N4 - N15
From Galway via Sligo N17 - N15
From Belfast via Enniskillen M1 - A4 - A46

Driving Time to Glencolmcille:
Dublin to Glencolmcille - 4.5 hours approximately.
Galway to Glencomcille - 4 hours approximately.
Belfast to Glencolmcille - 3.5 hours approximately
Derry to Glencolmcille - 2 hours approximately

By coach - services operate to/from Glencolmcille offering connections to Dublin, Galway and Belfast. Services are through McGeehans and Bus Eireann
By rail - the nearest railway station is Sligo, which has frequent services to/from Dublin.

McGeehans and Bus Eireann run services from Dublin to Glencolmcille, County Donegal with a direct daily service at 6.00 pm. You can find information on McGeehan coaches, timetable and costs at their site McGeehans or phone (074) 9546150, prefix with 00 353 if calling from outside Ireland.

Bus pick up at the Central Bus Station, Dublin traveling to Glencolmcille, County Donegal. You can find information on Bus Eireann's timetable and costs at their site Bus Eireann, email: info@buseireann.ie or contact Bus Eireann Donegal on (074) 97 21101. Note that there are extra services on Fridays.

Bus Information - Galway to Donegal: Feda O'Donnell - phone 074 95 48114. For more information contact (074) 95 48114 or visit their website at Fedaodonnell.

By Air - Airport Information

Nearest airports are at Sligo, Donegal International (Carrickfinn) and Knock International. Belfast International and city airports are only 3½ hours away and Dublin International Airport is only 4.5 hours away. Derry Airport is 2 hours away.

Dublin Airport - visit their site at Dublin Airport
Shannon Airport - visit their site at Shannon Airport

Northern Ireland

Belfast City at Belfast City Airport;
Belfast International at Belfast Airport;
City of Derry Airport at City of Derry (airport is 100km from Glencolmcille).

Flights from the UK and Channel Islands come into all these airports. Check out British Midlands, British Airways, Ryanair, Jersey European.

By Ferry and Car from the UK:

Find out about travelling to Eire from the UK through Irish Ferries Irish Ferries and Stena Line at their website Stenaline.

Facilities

Restaurant, Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, 24 Hour Check In, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Web access in Room, WiFi in room, Breakfast