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Welcome to the site on this . If you are planning a walk in the near future look no further than Donegal. With a stunning array of majestic mountains, hidden glens, beautiful lakes and some of Europe's finest beaches, Donegal's scenery is spectacular. Here, in Ireland's most northerly county the Gaelic culture and language not only survives, but thrives in the gaeltacht regions.
And at night, the bars resound to the sound of traditional music and laughter. Standing 253 metres above sea level, the Grianan of Aileach circular stone fort offers breathtaking views across the Inishowen Peninsula, the most northerly point in Ireland. Here you will find a coastline that combines soft sandy beaches with stunning rugged scenery - a landscape dotted with many tourist amenities suitable for all the family. At 725 metres, Errigal Mountain is one of the highest in Ireland, and Glenvagh National Park attracts 100,000 visitors a year to its magnificent castle and vast acreage of protected wilderness.
 
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Winter Scene
Approach to the castle

Below is a picture of a Winter scene on the approach road to Glenveagh castle taken on 05/01/2003. Glenveagh Castle is a 19th century castellated mansion and was built between 1870 and 1873. Glenveagh castle was sited on a small promonotory jutting into Lough Veagh, with fine views along the glen. The building stone chosen was granite, plentiful in Donegal but difficult to work and allowing for little detail. However, the castle's greatest distinction remains its setting.

   
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