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Town in County Donegal, Ireland
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Falcarragh (An Fál Carrach) is in County Donegal, the largest of a straggle of villages along the coast road, with a population of 830 in 2022. This is a Gaeltacht area where 70% speak Irish (Gaeilge) and 34% have it as their main language.
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This is primarily a garden centre specialising in plants tolerant of the salt-lashed Donegal coast. But you visit for the show gardens, a tranquil colourful place.
Caisleán na dTuath
Turret on a scenic promontory, built in the 15th century and restored in the 1990s.
This is a nine-hole parkland course, once around off black tees is 2783 yards par 35.
Lively restaurant near the beach.
39-roomed hotel, a bit dated but comfy and welcoming.
Great spot with rooms, camping and restaurant on main road N56.
Facilities a bit tired, but good service and dining.
Family-oriented spa hotel.
You need wheels for this scattered area. A bike would do, but the on-shore breeze will always contrive to be in your face.
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