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

  • At May 06, 2018
  • By rodney
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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

  • At March 08, 2018
  • By rodney
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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

  • At October 09, 2017
  • By rodney
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  • 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

  • At August 02, 2017
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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

  • At June 28, 2017
  • By rodney
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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

  • At April 29, 2017
  • By rodney
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Serious Rock Climbing at Malin Head 2014

ROCK CLIMBING and Training now available

  • At April 29, 2017
  • By rodney
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Malin Head

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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

Malin Head

Training in

Training in Malin Head

2015 Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

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

  • At April 17, 2016
  • By rodney
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Members of the Star Wars crew and actors have taken over Malin Head from 13th to 16th May  for the filming of Episode VIII.Brendan 5 IMG_5421

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!!

photo Lucy 2013

Northern Lights often seen from Malin Head

  • At April 15, 2016
  • By rodney
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The Farren's 2 17-4-15Malin Head 2 12-01am 17-4-15

  

  The local Farren Family spotted the Aurora at just after midnight on 17th April 2015 and many times since!

 

 

 

 

BambasThe Faren's at Banbas Crown 17-4-15

Kayakers Circumnavigating Ireland Stop Off at Hostel

  • At June 13, 2015
  • By rodney
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12th June 2015 two kayakers stop for the night at Hostel

12th June 2015 two kayakers stop for the night at Hostel

Landed at Port Ronan see log on facebook 'Going Round 2015 IE'

Landed at Port Ronan see log on facebook ‘Going Round 2015 IE’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 At sea circumnavigating Ireland in two kayaks for last 5 weeks arrived at Port Ronan on 12th June 2015 and rested overnight at Sandrock Holiday Hostel then left at 8am the next morning and rounded Malin Head.  Follow their exploits on facebook!

 

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