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WE ARE OPEN ..Come visit us in Malin Head and Inishowen

  • At April 21, 2023
  • By rodney
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HOSTEL  OPEN to holidaymakers now !

¬It is advisable to  pre-book direct with us by phone or email *. 

We can often offer private guest rooms to families and groups of friends, even sometimes, singles and couples.

See us on www.govisitinishowen.com this site and ALL that this fantastic area has to offer.  This is an excellent site for guests to make plans when visiting  Malin Head and this Peninusla  – Inishowen

Also try GOOGLE and TRIPADVISOR for even more photos and info

*Please note we are no longer in collaboration with HOSTEL WORLD and therefore do not have an on line booking engine facility.  This is to enable us to better control our guest bookings.

*For bookings either send an email request to sandrockhostel@gmail.com  

OR

telephone  our mobile 086 3256323 (This is a dumb phone so do not send text)

We will confirm all bookings by email.

 

The safety and comfort of our guests and ourselves is our main priority.  

We ask that guests who are feeling unwell that they do not attend.  

 

Be aware that we are located very close to the sea and we are surrounded by numerous birds.  So the sounds of the sea and the morning choruses of the birds may not appeal to everyone. 

Also at night the skies can be very dark with light activety events very visual or on moonlit nights the whole area including the entire sea areas can be lit up. Then there can be spectacular sunrises and sunsets. All these sights and sounds can be available at the hostel.  Also be aware that the occasional serious stormy weather with rough seas can be scary.

 

 

 

YOU MAY JUST SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS AT THIS TIME OF YEAR>> During the long nights and dark skies!  Due to low light pollution Malin Head in Inishowen is the best place to witness this astronomical phenomenon!         Look up on Google: ‘aurora borealis forecast’

2023 Northern Lights

 

 

March 2023

NORTHERN LIGHTS frequent

  • At February 27, 2023
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As seen at Malin Head . More predicted!

YOU MAY JUST SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS AT THIS TIME OF YEAR>>

26th February 2023 huge exposure of Aurora throughout Ireland and Malin Head.   See Donegalweatherchannel. ie

More seen on 27th February 2023!

During the long nights!  Due to low light pollution Malin Head in Inishowen is the best place to witness this astronomical phenomenon!         Look up on Google: ‘aurora borealis forecast’

CAR HIRE PROBLEMS

  • At January 16, 2023
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Wouldbe guests have been experiencing extreme cost problems in obtaining car hire this year.  So much so that has been the main reason for cancellations with us at the hostel.

We have discussed this with many guests at the hostel with the following advice given:

In August 2022 Philip stated that he did the following: Prior to his holiday, months before, he kept scanning car hire firms for ‘Flexible’ rates and eventually a very good quote came up on the dates he required with a small SUV with the ‘Sixth Car Hire ‘  Company from Dublin Airport.

Other Guests quoted use ‘GO CAR’ or a new app entitled ‘FLEET’.  Some guests approached Irish friends/family and borrowed their spare car(s) after arranging insurance.  We also noticed that some single or twosomes were travelling in small van rentals

Some guests searched car hire from car dealers away from the airports.  The car dealers in the towns of Newry and Sligo were used.   Some dealers even met guests at airports with their car hire.

Tony mentioned Enterprise Van and Car Hire in Letterkennny and Michael recommended DMG Car and Van Hire in Donegal Town  See www.dmgmotors.ie  – Google these for more info.

CAR HIRE DISCOUNT  sent to us in 2021

My name is Sue and I work for Avis Budget Car Rental Ireland.

 As restrictions ease, people will begin holiday planning. Road trips towards their favourite destinations are top of everyone’s list. For the growing number of city dwellers living in Ireland, that do not have their own transport and the traditional foreign tourist, renting a car is a safe and flexible travel choice for your visiting guests.

We’d like to work with you and offer your guests  a 10% discount when booking with two of our car hire companies online:

 www.avis.ie/staycation

Discount Code: V002400

www.budget.ie/staycation

Discount Code: Stay10

 Avis and Budget have made a strong commitment to keeping everyone safe and have introduced safety measures at every stage of the rental process.

 Detailed information about the “Avis Safety Pledge” and the “Budget Worry Free Promise” can be found on our websites.

 It would be really great if you could share this benefit with guests planning to stay with you this summer 

 

Any other car hire advice we here at Sandrock Holiday Hostel can pass on to wouldbe guests is welcome.

Ferries for 2023

  • At April 27, 2022
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    • The Scenic Lough Foyle Ferry 2023

    • Foyle Ferry – Greencastle to and from Magilligan Northern Ireland( ROUTE TO GIANTS CAUSEWAY)

    Linking the Wild Atlantic Way with the Causeway Coast.

    We are delighted to announce that daily  Summer Schedule sailings will continue.
    Full details check out latest sailing times on our website www. loughfoyleferry.com
    Tel: +353 74 93811901
#summerishere #wildaltanticway #causewaycoastalroute #staycation #daytrips

 

 

 

 

FERRY OPERATING 2023

Daily from 1st June until Mid September 2023. 

Often operates on Bank Holiday weekends outside of the main season!  Check!

 

Summer Sailings 2023 from JUNE until mid September.    Check on GOOGLE

 

PREVIOUSLY

We were delighted to announce the Foyle Ferry was officially opened reopened in 2018!between Greencastle and Magilligan Point. Operating a continuous shuttle service between 9am and 8:15pm #takethescenicroute #foyleferry #loughfoyle  

Important information regarding  sailings – http://loughfoyleferry.com
 

 LOUGH SWILLY FERRY  2023

 

Lough Swilly Ferry Summer Schedule

Operating between Rathmullen and Buncrana 2023     CHECK ON GOOGLE.

Now known as the Lough Swilly Ferry telephone 087 211 2331.   The journey times and fares can be found on the website www.swillyferry.com or email: loughswillyferry@gmail.com  Booking is essential for vehicles

The scenic journey time is 40 minutes.  Operating  7 days  Summer Service from June 2023 between 10am  to 6pm (Buncrana) and 10-40am to 6-40pm (Rathmullan) on a first come, first served service.

Check website for Summer Timetable 

See   www.swillyferry.com   Email: loughswillyferry@gmail.com

Telephone: 00 353(0)87 211 2331

BUS SERVICE 954 TO Malin Head 4 times a day, 6 Days a week Mon to Sat

  • At September 27, 2021
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Route 954 (Local Link Donegal) has convienient links with North West Buses between Malin Head, Carndonagh,  Derry and Letterkenny.

 

Route 955 (Local Link Donegal)which is a route from Buncrana to Carndonagh covering Isle of Dough Famine Village, Ballyliffen, Clonmany, Waterfall, Urris and Dunree Fort.

Timetables see   www.locallinkdonegal.ie   click on Routes 954 and 955 for information

 

See TRAVEL heading for more info.

Summer Malin Head PHOTOS

  • At July 24, 2021
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Northern Lights As seen at Malin Head 1-3-17. More predicted!

28-6-17 Travelling round Ireland anti clockwise

The author of this book said he was inspired to write whilst sitting here in 2014

The author of this book said he was inspired to write whilst sitting here in 2014

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SEAVIEW TAVERN RESTAURANT OPEN

  • At June 07, 2021
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The Seaview Tavern at Malin Head are looking to forward to welcoming all their wonderful customers back.
Opening times:
12-30pm to 9pm for  Dining in bars and restaurant
12 t0 late  for bars.

WEDDING Tim and Nadine were Married in Sandrock Holiday Hostel on 2-7-2019

  • At September 11, 2019
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Married in Sandrock Holiday Hostel on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 at 3pm

The beautiful Civil Marriage Ceremony of TIM from New Zealand and NADINE from Germany took place in Sandrock Holiday Hostel conducted by Executive Registrar Florence Blackburn.

 

Tim and Nadine became engaged at Malin Head several years ago and returned to complete the process.  All was prearranged from New Zealand by Nadine and Tim.

German Craftsmen visit Sandrock Holiday Hostel

  • At May 02, 2019
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German Craftsmen Still Go On Hardcore Medieval Pilgrimages

For three years of training they’re not allowed to go home, drive or use public transportation. The term “jack of all trades” came from them.

 

These guys were German woodworkers travelling and training to become official masters in their guilds.  The medieval journeymen pilgrimage is fairly simple:  walk around the world for three years with only a light bundle.  Knock on random doors to seek work and accommodation.   Before leaving home they must pass an exam and finish an apprenticeship.  They must be unmarried, childless and debt-free.

Journeymen built most of Europe’s great cathedrals. The practice fell out of favor in the industrial age, but craftsmen still wandered up til the 1920s. Then the Nazis banned it, and the Berlin Wall made the travelling nearly impossible, but after the 80s, it slowly began to return.

 

MAY THE FORTH BE WITH YOU Festival Weekend

  • At April 15, 2019
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Celebrating the film location  at Malin Head.

 

At Malin Head and throughout Inishowen The FORCE BE WITH YOU (MAY THE FORTH BE WITH YOU) Festival Weekend is on the 3rd, 4th and 5th May. The road to Malin Head R242 will be renamed R2D2 for the Festival. Numerous activeties planned.

SEE:                  www.wildatlanticway.com/may-the-4th

Our organisers website is now live!

Keep up to date with the programme, book tickets for the events and keep up to date with the events and scheduling of the first ever ‘May the 4th by with you’ festival in Malin Head here….

https://www.maythefourthbewithyoufestival.com/

May the 4th Be With You Festival makes an anticipated return to the Wild Atlantic Way with the introduction of Malin Head in County Donegal to the festival offering.

With events happening across the Inishowen Peninsula, there is plenty of family-fun events for all ages.

Star Gazing at the Planetarium
Filmed Orchestra & Fireworks Display
Death Star Footie Skills Target Practice
Blaster Tag & other Intergalactic Fun & Games
Jedi Cadets Academy (under 8yrs)

In addition to family events, there are also a number of immersive galactic adventure experiences available – why not explore Star Wars Film locations through outdoor Tai Chi Qigong or a guided tour and walk with an organic food and cooking demo? If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can even observe dramatic film locations from ‘The Last Jedi’, including the site of the Millennium Falcon, from the unique viewpoint of the Atlantic Ocean or embark with Inish Adventures for an exciting half day kayaking trip.

If sitting back and relaxing is what you’re after, take in the breath-taking film locations on a scenic tour or check out the drive-in cinema and watch The Last Jedi, Episode VIII as you have never seen it before with the magnificent northern skies as the backdrop.

Download the Malin Head/Inishowen May the 4th Be With You Festival programme

 

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