HOSTEL RE-OPENING ON 29th June 2020 (Covid-19 Virus Emergency)

UPDATE 6th June  2020

On the 29th June 2020 we will reopen after being closed since 9th March 2020 due to Government Direction re Covid-19.   Booking direct with hostel is advisable due to the low availability.

From June 29th we are reducing our bed  capacity from 20 to 6 to comply with Social Distancing requirements. The dormtiories will be drastically reduced in capacity. We will have no large group availability unless the small group is a family from the same household.

Once we reach the limited capacity the hostel will close to new guests calling etc.

We will comply with all the sanitisation directions for the safety of guests and ourselves.

Remember to check travel arrangements and Government Directions before booking accommodation..

 

Ireland is still facing strict social-distancing regulations under the Government’ road map for exiting the lock-down.

Reopening of the Hostel cannot take place until the 29 June 2020 at least*and then with only limited capacity to comply with social-distancing.  We intend to reduce our capacity from 20 beds to 6 beds maximum  and then only where social-distancing can be maintained to allow for the safety of guests and ourselves for the foreseeable future.

Bars/Pubs with restaurants  will be open* from 29th June 2020.Social distancing will also apply to bars and restaurants.

*This reopening date will only occur if the virus stays under control.

Keep safe everyone!

Re Covid-19. Precautionary Hostel Closure

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Due to the above virus and the medical advice to reduce interaction and social distancing we decided to keep the hostel and facilities closed until the advice changes.  We are now in LOCK DOWN until at least the 5th May 2020 and probably for a further period thereafter. We look forward to returning to normal as soon as is safely possible for our guests and ourselves.  In the meantime “Take care of yourselves”

Summer Malin Head PHOTOS

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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Ferries for 2020

  • The Scenic Lough Foyle Ferry 2020

Linking the Wild Atlantic Way with the Causeway Coast.

We are delighted to announce that daily sailings will begin  *3rd July 2020*. Our sailing times are 9am to 8:15pm daily operating a shuttle service throughout the day.
No bookings required, social distancing on board at all times and where possible payments should be contact less. Full details on our website loughfoyleferry.com
We cant wait to welcome our customers on board 😎

 

 

 

 

FERRY OPERATING 2020 —- EASTER NOW CLOSED NOT OPERATING DUE TO COVID 19

Then from May Bank Holiday weekend only 4th May.

THEN daily from 1st June until Mid September 2020

 

Summer Sailings 2020 from  1st JUNE until mid September
 

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  Details for Summer 20120 above
Important information regarding  sailings – http://loughfoyleferry.com
 

 LOUGH SWILLY FERRY  2020

 

Lough Swilly Ferry Summer Schedule
The Lough Swilly Ferry service delayed due to Covid-19 may be operating from the 20th July 2020 to Mid September

 


COMMENCES AGAIN Summer 2020 from 20th July 2020 to Mid September

telephone +353 (0)87 211 2331   or www.swillyferry.com

 

Operating between Rathmullen and Buncrana

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

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.

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

From 1st July 2019 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.

German Craftsmen visit Sandrock Holiday Hostel

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

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

 

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