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WHAT
TO DO IN THE TOWN OF MOVILLE :
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Moville has a
variety of entertainment facilities to suit all ages.
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Walking |
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There are
a variety of walks around Moville and Inishowen available to tourists
and locals that enable us to take in the beautiful scenery while getting
some fresh air.
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Shore
Path |
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The
most popular walk around the town is the SHORE PATH WALK (Slí na
Sláinte) which starts at The Green and extends as far as Greencastle.
The path is not fully cemented all this way but the section from the
town centre to Lafferty's Lane is suitable for wheelchair users. This
section is 4.4km round trip and is a great way to keep fit! A notice
board with details on the walk can be viewed at the south end of the
town square. |
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Shore
Path |
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It
is possible to walk from Dunagree Point at Shrove to Kinnagoe Bay over
an old road and dirt track. Be prepared with good walking shoes as this
is a fairly long trek. You can park at the beach car park for Shrove. |
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Inishowen
Tourism
provide leaflets on scenic walks in Inishowen that can be picked up free
of charge from their office in Carndonagh. These provide directions and
some points of interest on the walk as well as a small map of the route.
Two walks for this area are provided: Greencastle and Moville Walk. |
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Disco's |
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The
Foyle
Hotel runs a disco at the weekends and on holidays. The Town
Clock also has a disco bar on weekends (admission free). |
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Museum |
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Greencastle
Maritime Museum
is only 2 miles from the town centre of Moville. It offers something for
all the family and puts special emphasis on local themes such as a
maritime memorial, local involvement in the Great Wars, the Spanish
Armada in the area, and emigration. Check the website for opening hours
as they vary between summer and winter months. Adult Admission EUR4.00,
Children, Seniors & Students EUR2.00. Admission to the Planetarium
is extra. |
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Pub
Entertainment |
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Moville
has 13 pubs and there are several more close to the town and in
Greencastle. Some of the pubs will feature live entertainment and weekly
quizes that are advertised in advance on the premises. Town Centre bars
include:
- The
Foyle Hotel
- McNamara's
Hotel
- Waterfront
Bar
- The
Corner bar
- The
Town Clock
- The
Trawlerman - to name a few
There is
always something in some of the Pubs every night of the week, so you
will always find a bit of craic....
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Fishing |
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There are
plenty of opportunities for the fishing enthusiast in Moville and
Greencastle.
Moville
Pier: Rock and conger eels can be caught off Moville Pier. Mackerel and
mullet can be caught occasionally in summer.
Bunagee
Pier and adjacent rocks: Pollack and mackerel can be caught in season as
well as the occasional sea trout. Float fishing for coalfish, wrasse and
mullet is also possible at the Bunagee.
Kinnagoe
Bay: Rock fishing at either end of the bay for pollack and wrasse. Beach
fishing for flounder, dabs, plaice and occasional sole, bass ands sea
dog. Dogfish, Tusc, Ling and spurdog in autumn.
Coast
Road (Lough Foyle): Along the coast road on the way to Moville, lugworm,
ragworm, shellfish and crab can be caught as bait.
See : FISHING
IN INISHOWEN
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Bird
Watching & Nature Walks |
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See :
BIRDWATCHING
IN INISHOWEN |
Moville
and surrounding area have numerous different breeds of bird. Starting
with the magnificent Swan to the tiniest Coal Tit.
Birds
that you can see range from:
Heron
can be seen walking along the shoreline of Moville, along with other
common seashore birds such as the Guillemot, Cormorants, Gannets the
puffin, the great black backed Gull, (numerous Gulls) etc. Birds of the
ocean habitually spend more time on the wing than land birds.
Birds
of Prey are principally represented by the Sparrow-hawk and kestrel.
Peregrine falcons are very common around the Headlands and the downward
swoop of this bird is a sight not to be forgotten.
The
Shore walk in Moville, or a Trip to the Cliffs at Kinegoe Bay will prove
the best options for the avid birdwatchers... |
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Contact
Details
Mrs.
Sharon Doherty, Iona House B&B,
Carndonagh Rd., Moville, Co. Donegal,
Ireland.
Tel:
00353 (0)74 9382968 / Mobile Phone 087 9662293
E-mail:
sharon@ionahouse.com
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