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Weekend Hotspot – Great Northern Hotel Bundoran Co Donegal
The small town of Bundoran stands on the northwest coast of Donegal, Ireland’s most ancient and traditional county. The landscape is stunning with unspoilt sandy beaches, top golf courses and the best surfing in the world. Its rugged coastline, pleasant weather and abundance of outdoor activities make this rural and relatively undeveloped setting a popular holiday destination, particularly during summer months. Bundoran offers a variety of activities particularly
for those who love the outdoors, such as water sports, equestrian outings and golfing. The beach at Bundoran has enjoyed a strong reputation among local surfers for many years due to its reliable production of wave activity throughout the year. In more recent times, the beach has drawn surfers from across Europe and several surf schools and shops have sprung up within the town offering private or group lessons along with gear for purchase and rental. Bundoran also offers a large outdoor adventure park near the town centre with roller coasters, mini-golf, gokarts and other attractions, which is suitable for those
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traveling with children and is easily accessible from most accommodations in the area. Using the rides and attractions costs a ticket price, but there is no additional cost of admission. The coastal walk along the cliff top and seashore of Bundoran’s west end takes you over the River Bradog. At Bay View Avenue enjoy stunning views of the peak across Donegal Bay a favourite haunt for surfers. Continue on into the heart of the West End and you will pass the Boat Quay. This is the location of Bundoran Lifeboat which provides an invaluable rescue service to locals
For our best deals call 0044 28 9038 1111 or visit www.mooneyhotelgroup.com and visitors. The Great Northern Hotel a fiveminute stroll from Bundoran Beach is located on 130 acres of a links golf course. Just moments from the shore, it is perfectly located for those searching for a sea-side escape. This popular hotel is ready to welcome your wed- ■ Great North ern Hotel Bund ding party, kids or just oran those who want to relax. They offer a leisure cen- impressive. tre where you can enjoy the Guests of Great Northern gym, swimming pool, sauna Hotel Bundoran can enjoy a and children’s playroom. It unique dining experience at is also equipped to host busi- the cosy bar and relaxed resness seminars, parties & major taurant. Best summer 2015 concerts. In the restaurant offers include two nights bed and bar, you can enjoy din- & breakfast with full breaking and socialising along with fast for two adults and two nightly entertainment from children (u-12yrs ) with an local country music groups evening meal in the “Tir Conincluding regular appearances naill” restaurant with free by Ocean FM radio presenter Wi-Fi access from 299 euro’s & ex Bunratty singer Marion or £213.Christy Moore makes Fitzgerald. The Great North- a welcome return to Bundoran ern Hotel has 95 comfortable when he appears here on rooms that are fitted with all Friday July 17th. www.greatthe necessities to ensure an northernhotel.com One of the enjoyable stay. The hotel also finest restaurants around is to has several over-sized rooms be found in nearby Kinlough to accommodate families & Co Leitrim. Owner /Chef Piero the newly refurbished sea of “The Courthouse” offers loview rooms are particularly cally sourced Italian themed
f o o d served with a contemporary twist. While the service can be stretched during weekends the culinary experience always delivers. www.courthouserest.com For those seeking a traditional Irish bar with a one hundred year old plus history visit Brennan’s Criterion Bar on Main Street Bundoran. Expect the two sisters’s to give you a welcome to be remembered! Robert Walshe is a travel broadcaster with Citybeat & Q Radio Network in Northern Ireland. He is also Travel Editor for River Media newspaper titles across the island of Ireland. www.robertwalshe.com