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Peninsula in County Donegal, Ireland
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Fanad Peninsula (or Fánaid) is on the north coast of County Donegal. To its east is Lough Swilly, with Inishowen Peninsula beyond. To its west is Mulroy Bay, with a pinch that is nowadays crossed by the Blaney bridge: this means that Rosguill Peninsula is easily reached, and is also described on this page.
Great reviews for dining here.
Pleasant relaxed restaurant with views over Mulroy Bay.
Great location for pub grub.
This hotel gets consistently good scores for comfort, service and dining.
Superb country house hotel in Georgian mansion looking onto Lough Swilly, excellent dining. Open Feb-mid Dec.
Open Apr-Sep in a great spot, but cramped layout and unfriendly owner.
Smart clean hotel by Sheephaven Bay.
Classy golf resort hotel by the beaches.
You need wheels to get around this scattered area. Take it easy, the roads are narrow and twisty, and not always in good repair.
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