Amy & Martin

May 9, 2026 • Glencolmcille, County Donegal, Ireland

Amy & Martin

May 9, 2026 • Glencolmcille, County Donegal, Ireland

Travel

Taxis In Ireland?

1. They are trustworthy.
2. Load the Tap a Taxi (run by taxi drivers trying to fight the big company Uber/Lyft charges) or FreeNow app (run by Lyft and runs in much of Europe). Both work like an Uber. FreeNow operates in several cities across Ireland, including Cork, Dublin, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford and also services smaller regional towns in these areas - Naas, Kilkenny, and in Waterford.
As for other towns, there are local taxi services, but you have to call them. Most pubs will call one for you should you need one, but most run on cash. Rural areas can sometimes be a bit tougher to obtain.

What Else Should I See While In Ireland?

So most tourists coming to Ireland do more driving than experiencing the wonder of the country. It can be exhausting and you might actually miss a lot of gems. Many do the “tourist V” / the bottom half of Ireland doing stuff like kissing the Blarney Stone, Cliffs of Moher, Cork City, Dublin…etc. All great stuff, but we suggest the road less traveled, called the Wild Atlantic Way (aka the west coast). Staying in Dublin for a couple of days at the end of your trip, if you’ve never been, is, of course, a must, but we recommend starting from us and going down the coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way. Ideas are Sligo, Achill Island, Dingle, Portmagee/Skellig Michael, then making your way to places like Kinsale. Don’t worry, you’ll still drive through the Ring of Kerry. If you only have a week, though, you might try limiting your towns/villages vs packing in as many places as possible so you can actually enjoy the experience. Unlike the US, driving is incredibly slow. If you need help, just text or messenger me.

After Dublin

There are multiple ways to get to Glencolmcille once you land in Dublin.

-Rent a car from Dublin (about a 4 hour drive)
-Fly into Carrickfinn airport (about 1 and a half hours from our home) via Aer Lingus and rent from there
-Take the train into Sligo and rent from there

Is it possible to get around Ireland without driving? Yeah, but it’s not super easy and it’s very time consuming. We have a train in Ireland, but it has limited destinations ( irishrail.ie) and various busses.

Roartys Bar

Main St, Cashel, Glencolumbkille, Co. Donegal, Ireland

087 207 5040

This is our pub in Glen and where the magic started and where all the festivities will happen. The ensuite rooms have been recently renovated and have great views. You will be above the pub and the party! Roarty’s does not serve food, but they have a little community kitchen/lounge upstairs. There are restaurants within a few steps from the pub to fill your belly.
*Let me know if you want to stay here and I will set it up for you as you can’t reserve it online.

**In the Land of Saints and Sinners with Liam Neeson was filmed in Glen and surrounding villages. Roartys is heavily featured in the film.

The Rusty Mackerel

Teelin Rd, Croaghlin, Carrick, Co. Donegal, F94 VP99, Ireland

(074) 973 9101

Our other fav for accommodation, pints, and nightly music in the summer! Complete with a cozy pub and beer garden, the Rusty also happens to be our very favorite for a delicious meal in the area.
This is in our neighboring village of Teelin, about 13 minutes away. Its located at the base of Sliabh Liag (Slieve League), the highest accessible sea cliffs in Europe.

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John Eoinín's

Cashel, Glencolumbkille, Co. Donegal, F94 AF57, Ireland

087 385 4046

The pub right next door to our festivities. It's recently been renovated with scenic ensuite rooms, beer garden, and it serves tasty dishes. You can easily book online.

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Carrick Gate

In Carrick, our neighboring village.

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Slieve League Lodge

In Carrick, the village next door. Also has food and pub.

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Slieve League B &B

Nestled at the foot of the cliffs!

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An Sean Ostan

In Carrick, our neighboring village!

AirBnB/Booking Sites

If you’d rather find your own accommodations through Airbnb or another booking site, check the villages of Glencolmcille, Carrick (Donegal), Kilcar, Teelin.