Buncrana
Get in
By bus
NATIONWIDE LINKS:
Take Bus Eireann, Ulsterbus Feda O Donnell (Galway route) or John McGinley Coaches (Dublin Routes) to Derry or Letterkenny, and a local bus or taxi from there.
From Belfast take NIR Railways to Derry and Lough Swilly Bus or taxi from there.
LOCAL BUSES
From Derry :
Lough Swilly Bus Co runs regular buses from early morning until about 6PM.
From Letterkenny:
Lough Swilly Bus Co
North West Busways
From Carndonagh/Clonmany:
North West Busways
Lough Swilly Bus Co
See
Grianan of AileachThis ancient ringfort is located on grainan hilltop, with spectacular views of Buncrana, Letterkenny, Derry City, Lough Swilly, and countryside as far as the eye can see.
Dunree FortThis fort and military museum is on the water's edge. Guided tours available in the summertime.
Ned's Point/Porthaw BeachBeautiful waterside walks and an old fort, although you can't go inside the fort.
Castle BridgeThis picturesque floodlit bridge is a favourite with artists and photographers.
Swan ParkA tranquil park, which begins at the castle bridge over the Castle Bridge. Pleasant and peaceful walkways border the banks either side of the Crana River There is a Picnic area close to the Cockhill entrance to the park. Horse can usually be seen grazing in spring and summertime.
Do
Public golf courseThe Northwestgolfclub is located on the road into Buncrana, between it and the sea.
Angling ClubFishing licenses for the Crana River can be obtained for the day, week or season, for both adults and minors.
Buncrana Leisure CentreA 25m swimming pool with private or group swimming lessons & kids fun sessions, small gym, various instructed fitness classes (eg. step aerobics, Tae Bo, Kickboxing etc)
Kids
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Festival PlayPark
address: Shore RdModern Playpark with excellent faciliteies. Wayne's WorldChildren's indoor adventure playground.
Buy
Grant's ShoesA beautiful, small shoe shop, brilliantly stocked with the up-to-date brands and very friendly, local employees to cater for all your feet needs.
IdentityAn attractive,small clothes shop where all the items are low in numbers and very fashionable, resulting in the ability to create funky, unique outfits to sophisticated, chic looks.
Eat
he Drift Inn
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address: Fahan
Drink
Flaherty's Bar
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Rodden's Bar
address: Main StDirectly opposite the Market Square, this friendly bar often has live rock, soul, or singer-songwriter music on weekend, with Trad sessions most Sundays. Open fire in winter. Decked beer garden open year-round.
Sleep
The Lake of the Shadows Hotel
Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Neds Point