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find holiday homes in Gortahork
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Gortahork is a quiet
village nestled in the heart of the Irish speaking Gaeltacht area
and is ideally placed for touring the beautiful surrounding
countryside. It is close to the tourist attractions at Glenveagh
National Park, The Poison Glen, Dunlewey Lakeside Centre, Mount
Errigal and several fabulous local beaches. The area is also is
renowned for it's traditional music sessions and local music
festivals mainly take place throughout the summer season. (in
Gaeilge the town's name means The Field of Oats). It has the typical
rural Irish feature of a long main street and a wild scattering of
houses disappearing up laneways and side roads. With a few shops, a
lovely church, busy local Hotel and traditional music in its pubs,
Gortahork is homely and welcoming. The village is only 20 minutes
drive from Donegal Airport at Carrickfinn which links to Glasgow
(Prestwick) and Dublin. |