Farren’s in Malin Head is the best pub in Ireland

It’s official: , Farren’s is the best pub in Ireland Email Published: 14:36 Friday 04 May 2018

There were celebrations in Malin Head this week as the iconic Farren’s Pub was named the ‘Best Bar in Ireland.’

The well-known pub, which is not only popular with Inishowen locals but also visitors from Derry and beyond, won the prestigious accolade at the Irish Hospitality Awards 2018 in Dublin on Tuesday night.

Yoda mural at Farren’s Bar, Malin Head. Yoda mural at Farren’s Bar, Malin Head.

Hugh Farren, who owns and runs the bar, said they were “delighted and shocked” when their name was called out at the glitzy event.

Read more at: https://www.derryjournal.com/news/it-s-official-farren-s-is-the-best-pub-in-ireland-1-8487697

IRISH OPEN GOLF 2018 from the 4th to 8th July

The Irish Open Golf 2018 took place at Ballyliffen Golf Course in the summer from 4th to 8th July which is just a 25 minute drive way!

The event was screened live into 500 million households. Up to 100,000 spectators attended

COOLEST PLACE ON THE PLANET

2017 Donegal was named the COOLEST PLACE ON THE PLANET by National Geographic
Malin Head was the location for the 8th STAR WARS film THE LAST JEDI released in December 2017
Northern Lights provide a free light show when conditions are right
Malin Head and Sandrock Holiday Hostel provide spectacular views and on WILD ATLANTIC WAY
Only 50 minutes from Derry, 2 hours from Belfast and 3 .5hours from Dublin
Weekday bus service to from and Sandrock Holiday Hostel (See TRAVEL heading)
Dolphin sightings extremely likely
AND MORE see rest of this site!

CROSSROADS INN Has Closed again unforunately since Covid closures

Crossroads Inn ( 200 years old but closed 4 years ago) reopened on 1-8-17 but now closed again since Covid closures!!

KAYAKERS stopping at Sandrock Holiday Hostel

Julian Haines 22-6-17 travelling around Ireland clockwise!

28-6-17 Gundi Pau Viktorsson from Iceland, Lee Taylor (See Lee at Sea) from England and Eoin Fitzgibbon from UK and IR about to leave after a night in the hostel!

Gundi, Lee and Eoin leaving Sandrock Holiday Hostel Port Ronan 28-6-17

28-6-17 Travelling round Ireland anti clockwise

Serious Rock Climbing at Malin Head

: Serious Rock Climbing at Malin Head 2014

ROCK CLIMBING and Training now available

Malin Head

Malin Head

Rock Climbing Training, Instructor Courses at Malin Head can be arranged by Brendan of www.donegalclimbing.ie
Email: bren@mountaintraining.ie or Phone: 087 6657790 (ROI) or 00353 (0)74 93 75001 An info pack will be available at the hostel soon!

Malin Head

Training in Malin Head

Rock Climbing

NORTHERN LIGHTS frequent

As seen at Malin Head 1-3-17. More predicted!

Star Wars crew and Actors arrive in Malin Head’ for filming of Episode VIII

Members of the Star Wars crew and actors have taken over Malin Head from 13th to 16th May for the filming of Episode VIII.

It is believed that some 300 crew members have already landed in Malin Head, where filming is taking place. There is tight security in the area with road closures to vehicles, pedestrians and restricted sea movements. All the bars , restaurant and cafes are open and are very busy!!