Ionad Siuil Accommodation

Welcome to Ionad siuil Accomadation, situated at the western extremity of the Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) Peninsula in the South-West of County Donegal, lies the wonderfully remote parish of Glencolmcille (Gleann Cholm Cille/Glencolumbkille).

For the hill walker, Glencolmcille is a paradise. The stunning landscape and sense of splendid isolation combine to make visiting Glencolmcille a special experience.

In a landscape of timeless beauty lies the remnants of ancient past-pagan and Christian, rooted in quiet contemplation on hillside, valley, bog and isle. The area hosts approximately eighty documented archaeological sites spanning a period of 5,000 years including important examples of virtually all monument types known nationally. The Sliabh Liag (Slieve League) Peninsula, with its unique mix of breathtaking coastal scenery, rugged hills and stone-age archaeology, must be one of the most interesting walking areas in Europe.
Ionad Siúl is just a few minutes walk from the village, Oideas Gael, the Fr McDyer's Folk Village and the beach.


We provide modern luxurious accommodations; state-of-the-art lighting system;
handicap accessible throughout the ground floor; handicap accessible bedroom available; all rooms are ensuite; rooms available for groups, families, and individuals;
spacious ladies and gents changing rooms; state-of-the-art shower room for day hikers; drying room with air circulation to speed the drying of clothes;
spacious common room with peat fireplace; deck with table and chairs and lovely views of fields and mountains; spacious dining area with beautiful views of Glen Head;
well-equipped modern kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave,
freezer, and all necessary cooking and dining equipment; towels are provided.

Ionad Siul offers:
Family Rooms
Dining area
Common Room
Each room has a beautiful view!

Directions

Situated at the western extremity of the Slieve League (Sliabh Liag) Peninsula in the South-West of County Donegal, lies the wonderfully remote parish of Glencolmcille (Gleann Cholm Cille/Glencolumbkille).



Glencolmcille can be reached by the following routes:

From Dublin via Cavan, Enniskillen N3
From Dublin via Sligo N4 - N15
From Galway via Sligo N17 - N15
From Belfast via Enniskillen M1 - A4 - A46

Driving Time to Glencolmcille:
Dublin to Glencolmcille - 4.5 hours approximately.
Galway to Glencomcille - 4 hours approximately.
Belfast to Glencolmcille - 3.5 hours approximately
Derry to Glencolmcille - 2 hours approximately

By coach - services operate to/from Glencolmcille offering connections to Dublin, Galway and Belfast. Services are through McGeehans and Bus Eireann
By rail - the nearest railway station is Sligo, which has frequent services to/from Dublin.

McGeehans and Bus Eireann run services from Dublin to Glencolmcille, County Donegal with a direct daily service at 6.00 pm. You can find information on McGeehan coaches, timetable and costs at their site McGeehans or phone (074) 9546150, prefix with 00 353 if calling from outside Ireland.

Bus pick up at the Central Bus Station, Dublin traveling to Glencolmcille, County Donegal. You can find information on Bus Eireann's timetable and costs at their site Bus Eireann, email: info@buseireann.ie or contact Bus Eireann Donegal on (074) 97 21101. Note that there are extra services on Fridays.

Bus Information - Galway to Donegal: Feda O'Donnell - phone 074 95 48114. For more information contact (074) 95 48114 or visit their website at Fedaodonnell.

By Air - Airport Information

Nearest airports are at Sligo, Donegal International (Carrickfinn) and Knock International. Belfast International and city airports are only 3½ hours away and Dublin International Airport is only 4.5 hours away. Derry Airport is 2 hours away.

Dublin Airport - visit their site at Dublin Airport
Shannon Airport - visit their site at Shannon Airport

Northern Ireland

Belfast City at Belfast City Airport;
Belfast International at Belfast Airport;
City of Derry Airport at City of Derry (airport is 100km from Glencolmcille).

Flights from the UK and Channel Islands come into all these airports. Check out British Midlands, British Airways, Ryanair, Jersey European.

By Ferry and Car from the UK:

Find out about travelling to Eire from the UK through Irish Ferries Irish Ferries and Stena Line at their website Stenaline.

Facilities

Restaurant, Airport Pick Up, Bicycle Hire, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Guest Kitchen, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In