Glenties

Glenties Heritage Museum is situated at the entry to the Hostel and gives hours viewing of the numerous exhibits from the past relating to the local area.

Fishing

The Owenea River passes through the Village and is renowned for its salmon and sea trout. Fishing also on the numerous local lakes for brown trout and rainbow trout.

Golf

There is a magnificent 18 hole Golf Links at Portnoo (10km) and also
a Pitch and Putt course at Sandfield.

Beaches

There is a Blue Flag Beach at Portnoo and other nice beaches at Rosbeg and Maghery.

Music

Glenties is famous as a centre for Traditional Irish Music and the Fiddlers Weekend the first weekend in October is known world-wide. There are also organised and spontaneous music sessions in the local pubs throughout the season.

Other Activities and Local Interests

Kilclooney Forest Walk

Prehistoric Dolmen Doon Fort

Sheskeens Wild Life Sanctuary

Inniskeel Island off Portnoo Beach

Patrick Mc Gill Summer School mid August

Harvest Fair Festival, 12th September.