The Folk Village Museum is a must see. It’s a cluster of several small cottages overlooking the Glen Bay Beach. Each cottage is an exact replica of a dwelling used by the local people in each of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and is equipped with the furniture, artifacts, and utensils of its particular period. A reconstructed school house, fishermans dwelling, and tiny pub-grocer offer additional insights into rural Irish life in on one the most remote corners of the country!


*There is also a gift shop and a Tearoom where we love to grab a hot bowl of soup, brown bread, and Irish coffee. They also do a full Irish breakfast.

About a 15ish minute scenic drive from our village, is Silver Strand Beach. It's a 174 steps down to this gorgeous horseshoe beach. Even just the view from atop is worthwhile. As with anywhere you walk/hike in Ireland, make sure you close all gates behind you.

The highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe, Sliabh Liag (Slieve League), are a must see! Unlike the well known Cliffs of Moher, Slieve League is still very local and rugged.

Pick up the van at the visitor's center and head up the spectacular cliffs! Once at the top, you can choose to continue to hike up or just grab a non-alcoholic beverage and look out at the breathtaking views.

Hear stories about our area, capture beautiful views from below the cliffs, enjoy a unique and affordable couple of hours of fun!

Need a moment of relaxation? Sliabh Liag Sauna is your destination in neighboring Teelin, located next to the magnificent Sliabh Liag Cliffs.

Treat yourself to a unique experience of sauna therapy and invigorating ocean or tub dips in their serene environment right on the pier. Book online for a 30-60 minute solo or small group (up to 6) sauna.

Locally owned by a wonderful family, this fantastic shop uses locally sourced wool for their hand loomed knitwear. They also have a variety of other Irish woolens as well. It’s perfect place for gifts for yourself and others at a prices you cannot beat.

They have also added a sweet shop in Carrick!

See that sea cliff with the tower on it here in Glen? Thats Glen Head and it is a worthwhile hike. Constructed, furnished, and staffed between 1804 and 1806, the tower at the top is one of Irelands Napoleonic-era signal towers of the early 19th century. This communications system was in response to the threat of a French invasion. Each tower works by line of sight with the next. The threat of invasion was significantly diminished following Napoleons defeat at Waterloo in 1815, so most were abandoned due to cost.
*As with anywhere you walk/hike in Ireland, make sure you close the gates behind you.

Need to work out aside from dancing and hiking (you weirdo)? The Aislann in Kilcar has a great little gym.
It also has a snooker room, library, and a dining area - Tea Room.
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Golfers! Founded in 1905, Narin and Portnoo is a gorgeous seaside course and has been established as one of Ireland's must play links. About 50 minutes away from Glen.

One of our all time favorite local pubs for a relaxed day/night perfect pints and music in the middle of our neighboring village of Carrick.

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A heck of a fun pub two villages over in Kilcar! Great atmosphere for music, pints, and camaraderie.

The perfect place to kick off a perfect pint in Kilcar.

You can even fill up your car in front.

Kilcar House, in Kilcar, is great stop for a pint with the locals

Killybegs is our closest town and is usually around 30ish minutes away. You probably drove through it to get to us. It is the largest fishing port in the country and houses hotels, restaurants, pubs, and some shops like McGinley's for sports fan items (like Glencolmcille shirts) and other clothing items/shoes, and the Wild Atlantic Crafts shop, which is a co-op of Donegal artists featuring all handmade items. It's a great place for gifts. It also has the area's main grocery store, SuperValue.

Donegal Town is usually slightly less than an hour from us. It has hotels, lots of shops, restaurants (Olde CastleSeafood Bar), pubs (McCafferty's), castle ruins to walk through, and is usually a lively place during the summer months.