Studio Donegal


Though mechanised in the 1960s, there has been a hand-weaving tweed mill here for more than a century. Visitors are often invited upstairs to see spinners and weavers in action, before browsing jackets, hats, throws and other tweed items in the shop.


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2.21 MILES

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3.32 MILES

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3. Fintragh Bay

4.43 MILES

The best beach in the Killybegs area is at secluded Fintragh Bay, about 3km west of town, a gorgeous stunner of a Blue Flag beach and a must-see. Go down…

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4.7 MILES

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6. St John's Point

7.07 MILES

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7. Glengesh Pass

7.53 MILES

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8. Malinbeg Beach

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At Malinbeg you'll find this stunning, sheltered bay bitten out of low cliffs, with 60 steps descending to a gorgeous little sandy beach. It's 6km past…

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