Active Donegal

Active Donegal

Donegal caters for every active interest whether its family fun, team sports or solo adventuring. Over land, accross mountains and on the sea, the options are vast. 

Spread your wings & soar. Donegal has so much to offer.

Sam Maguire Cup returns to Donegal in 2012!
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Foyle Rowing Club - Image courtesy of Brid McGinley
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Hillwalking - Image courtesy of Robert Meir
Beach Time - Image courtesy of Jeremy Howard
Image courtesy of Iain Miller Unique Ascent
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Profile

Paul McGinley

Ryder Cup 2014 Captain Paul McGinley on right with other golfers

Paul McGinley (B. Dublin,1966) is a renowned golfer whose his roots lie in County Donegal.  His mother is Julia Sheridan,  from Rathmullan and his father is Mick McGinley from Dunfanaghy.  Paul McGinley is unstinting in his support to Donegal, spending many happy childhood holidays in the county... Read more.

Organisation

Liquid Therapy

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Liquid Therapy is a not for profit organisation working with a range of young people facing various physical, mental, emotional or behavioral challenges.  The idea for Liquid Therapy began when its founder, Tom Losey, spent time volunteering with ‘Surfers Healing’ in California, a project that... Read more.

Place

Gartan Outdoor Centre

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The best in  Adventure and Environmental Education. Gartan Outdoor Education Centre works with people of all ages and abilities, providing both facilities and courses for a very wide ranging programme. On offer are great facilities, an inspirational setting, highly qualified and experienced... Read more.

Article

My Surfing Home

Image of Man and girl carrying a surf-board out of the water

Home-comings are the best. After months on the road I realise I’ve discovered my favourite place in the world, and I’ve left it behind...so I must go home and rediscover her. The view greeting me on the drive along the Belalt cliff-top is the best welcome home. The massive stretch of Rossnowlagh... Read more.

Project

Cycle Inishowen – Blaise Harvey Returns Home

Blaise Harvey & Michael with their bicycles

Donegal Diaspora caught up with Blaise Harvey who has been running her business Cycle Inishowen  along with with her partner Michael in Carndonagh.

Name of your business and description of what you do - Cycle Inishowen, we organise... Read more.