John Murray Show Video Highlights
Here are some highlights from The John Murray Show’s trip to Dunfanaghy in Co. Donegal. As part of the show, a walk was recorded in Carrigart the evening before.
… and here are the photos from the trip
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John Murray Show Carrigart
A large crowd from across Ireland are expected in Carrigart on Wednesday for a walk organised on behalf of the John Murray radio show on RTE I.
Two buses have been sponsored by McGinley Coaches to ferry walkers from Dublin, while many more are expected to make their own way.
The event is a boost for the local tourist accommodation providers and will also highlight the beauty of an area that holds many attractions for recreational walkers.
The John Murray Show will be broadcast live on Thursday morning (9am) from Arnold’s Hotel in Dunfanaghy.
John Murray Show Walk, Carrigart, Co Donegal.
The next public walk of the John Murray Show will be in Carrigart, Co. Donegal on Wednesday evening, July 25th.
We’ll be gathering for the start of the walk at 5.30pm in Carrigart Parochial Hall – half a mile out the Creeslough Road.
The walk will take about two-hours and we’ll be returning for tea and refreshments afterwards. You should bring good boots and raingear.
On Thursday morning, the John Murray Show will be broadcast live from Arnolds Hotel, Dunfanaghy from 9 to 10 am. All are welcome.
Further information about the walk can be obtained from Myles Gallagher 086-834-7708
Donegal Bridgestone Guide 2012 – Donegal businesses have featured prominently in this year’s Bridgestone Guide.
Speaking of which, Linsfort Castle B & B, located on the shores of Lough Swilly just outside Buncrana, has been selected for the second year running as one of the 100 Best Places to stay as well.
Owners Alan Rooks and Brigeen Clafferty only got into the B&B business in 2008. Alan says being one of the Bridgestone 100 makes a huge difference. “Up to 2011 our clients were mainly visitors already coming to Inishowen who found us through our web site. However, after getting in the Top 100, we found that quite a number of new customers were actually coming to Linsfort as a destination. Thanks to Bridgestone, I think that we have been able to make a useful contribution to the effort to put Inishowen on the tourist map of Ireland”
John McKenna told the Donegal Democrat: “Donegal’s major strength is consistency. “Places like Rathmullan House, Aroma in Donegal Town and The Mill are models of getting it right every time.
Eileen and Neil opened The Green Man shop in June 2006 on Dunfanaghy’s Main Street, with the aim of providing local and imported foods which were not readily available in the area. They also decided where possible, to stock organic and fairtrade products. The Green Man is recommended by the Bridgestone Guide.
The Green Man Mobile Delicatessen was set up in May 2010. Neil takes the trailer to local markets and towns.
• Freshly Baked Breads and Croissants
• Including Guinness Bread
• Organic Milk, Eggs & Butter
• Knochnarea Honey
• Quality Sea Veg from Burtonport
•Filligans Preserves & Chutneys
• Varied Herbal Teas & Fairtrade coffees
• Pasta, Rice & Noodles
• Dried fruit, nuts, seeds & legumes
Check out the Green Man Dunfanaghy on Facebook
Here is a roundup of the top Donegal related twitter posts (2 relate to our neighbours in NI). Well done to The Mill Restaurant in Dunfanaghy on winning “Hideaway of the Year” at the Georgina Campbell awards in Dublin and to Joanne Sweeney as she flies the flag for Donegal on TV3’s version of the Apprentice.
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Congratulations to the Mill Restaurant, Dunfanaghy on winning “Hideaway of the Year” at annual Georgina Campbell awards cermony on Tuesday 11th October 2011. The Restaurant has an idyllic location on the shores of New Lake on the outskirts of Dunfanaghy – a place which has become a haven for seabirds in recent years and is now a special area of conservation.
The Mill Restaurant Dunfanaghy
T: +353 (0)74 9136985
W: www.themillrestaurant.com
The restaurant itself is a split level room overlooking the New Lake. It is a small friendly restaurant offering a relaxing but efficient service. Dinner is served between 7pm and 9pm, Tuesday to Sunday. The dinner menu changes every 4-6 weeks using fresh local produce in season. Derek and his small team produce food with a modern Irish flavour, with an emphasis on local seafood and shellfish…. more details and photos
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Join us again for another great walking weekend in Dunfanaghy! Enjoyment for all levels and abilities a weekend to really unwind and take in the sites around the beautiful Dunfanaghy Village. This natural area has many gems that are overlooked or undiscovered by many travelers. Let the experience of local walkers guide you through the area from coast to peak.
The evenings will have traditional irish music and no doubt a bit of ceilidh dancing to bring the night in! So come along, relax, unwind, meet new faces and escape the city. We’ll organise the routes, map’s, guides, entertainment, and we’ll even have a go at the weather!
Saturday 1st October- 3rd october
more information available at
http://thebigramble.blogspot.com/
rob@narosalife.com
(0) 868 831090
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