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Holiday Accommodation - Self catering cottages, Holiday homes and apartments in Churchill and Letterkenny.
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Letterkenny
Relax at Clafferty's Longe Bar
All our letterkenny self catering apartments and townhouses are conveniently located in the heart of Letterkenny within walking distance of four shopping centres, theatre and cinema and all the culture and nightlife which makes the town such a delight, we leave you to take full advantage of all Letterkenny has to offer.
Even by Irish standards, Letterkenny is well provided with lively pubs, many of them offering Irish music.
History
View from Mountain Lodge Cottage
Letterkenny got its name from the Gaelic Irish "Leitir Ceannain" meaning "Hillside of the O'Cannons. Letterkenny had grown into a prosperous market town by the 17th century and is now the largest and most densely populated town in Donegal.
Mt. Errigal
The O'Canainn clan were the earlist recorded overlords of the Swilly-side. They were first mentioned in history in 948 and their last cheiftain Rory O'Canainn, was slain in 1248 to be succeeded by Godfrey O'Donnell as king or Ri of Tir Conaill. However it was not recognised as a town until the Plantation of Ulster when the Fair-headed hillside was granted to a scotsman named Patrick Crawford along with one thousand acres of land between 1610 and 1611.
Car Boot & Poultry Fair Churchill
He was killed at the Seige of Dunyvegan in Isla, Scotland and sir George Maybury married his widow. Sir George built a plantation, a market town called Letterkenny which consisted of fifty thatched houses thirteen of which had clay and stone walls. The main streets were more pony tracks than streets.
Letterkenny Co Donegal’s largest town originated as a tiny fishing village on the banks of Lough Swilly. A vibrant growing town, Letterkenny makes an ideal North West region touring base due to its central location, warm relaxed ambience, friendly out going people and wealth of heritage sites, outdoor and indoor activities, crafts culture and entertainment.
Donegal International Rally 16th June 18th June 2017
The 2015 Joule Donegal International Rally will start from An Grianan Theatre on Friday morning 16th June and will finish on Sunday evening 18th as in previous years at the Rally HQ at the Mount Errigal Hotel. Letterkenny Cars will park up each evening at the LYIT car park. It is expected around 70000 plus spectators will atend the 2015 Rally Information about the Rally can be found on www.donegalrally.ie
Since it's launch in 1972, Letterkenny is also home to the Donegal Internationally Rally. This annual sporting event, organised by The Donegal Motor Club in the early 1970’s, was originally called the Circuit of Donegal Internationally Rally.
The Rally covered the whole of Co. Donegal during this time. Today the rally stages covers approximately 300 kilometres of adventurous world famous stages through some of the most breath taking scenery Donegal has too offer. Downings Atlantic Drive, Glen, Knockalla, Fanad Head Muckish, Cashenagor, Dungloe Lake, Doochary, Trentagh, Gweebarra, Rosbeg, and Lough Eske to name but a few.
The Donegal Internationally Rally attracts approximately 50,000 spectators each year which takes place over three days in June. The rally attracts some of the great Irish, British and World famous drivers and teams to compete over the years.
Churchill Village
Churchill village is located 8 miles west from Letterkenny, the largest town in Co.Donegal. An Ideal place to stay whilst visiting some of Donegal's most renowned attractions.
Callaghans Bar Lounge
Nestled beautifully into Donegal's rugged landscape the picturesque Mountain Lodge cottage is located on an elevated site and enjoys breathtaking views over the Donegal countryside. Churchill village is only 1 minute walk away and you can enjoy the craic in the local pubs. As The Mountain lodge is centrally located within Donegal, you're within easy traveling distance of the major tourist attractions such as Glenveagh National Park, Gartan outdoor education centre and the historic site of St Colmcille's birth.
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