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The Northwest

The Northwest Travel Guide

Glance at a map of Ireland that has scenic roads printed in green and chances are your eye will be drawn to the far-flung peninsulas of Northwest Ireland. At virtually every bend in the roads weaving through counties Donegal, Leitrim, and Sligo, there will be something to justify all those green markings. On an island with no shortage of majestic scenery, the Northwest claims its full share. Cool, clean waters from the roaring Atlantic have carved the terrain into long peninsulas—creating a raw, sensual landscape that makes it seem as if the earth is still under construction. More »

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Places to Explore

Ard an Ratha (Ardara)
Ballyshannon
Bundoran
Donegal Town
Drumcliff
Gartan Lough
Gleann Cholm Cille (Glencolumbkille)

Killybegs
Lake Isle of Innisfree
Letterkenny
Lough Gill
Mullaghmore
Rosses Point
Sligo Town

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