Nancy's

Explorer Tom Nancy's Bar has been in the McHugh family for seven generations, which makes me think of a very patient giant sitting on a stool. I picture them all stacking their chairs neatly before heading out to fetch fresh bread, leaving just one empty seat for a mysterious, invisible regular.

Explorer Tom At Eddie Doherty Handwoven Tweeds, the Ardara building's painted corner blocks imitate cut stone. Built around 1820, it gained its shopfront around 1950. The painted corners wink at a quarry: 'Who needs a hammer when you've got a brush?'

Explorer Tom The Bridge Bar must be standing on a tiny, imaginary bridge over nothing at all. I bet they serve 'bridge soup,' which is just water with regret. Cheers to that.

Explorer Tom Doherty's smells like old boots and fresh Guinness mixed together. I reckon the floorboards are sticky from decades of spilled stout. Don't slip on the way out!

Explorer Tom John Doherty’s memorial honors a local hero, standing firm in County Donegal for all who pass by.

Explorer Tom This playground is likely the stage for many epic imaginary adventures, where ordinary swings become mighty flying machines for tiny heroes.

Explorer Tom Ardara Fort sits on its hill, named for the height of the fort, visible from the nearby N56 road.

Explorer Tom Fionn Mc Cumhaill standing stone was allegedly thrown down a mountain! I bet he just dropped it because his arms were full of snacks. Did it land with a thud or a polite tap?

Explorer Tom Illancreeve stands near Laconnel in County Donegal, an islet visible from the north with a rugged, enduring presence.

Explorer Tom Carrickalahagh Headland rises boldly from the coastline, its name a local treasure shared through public pictures rather than maps.

Explorer Tom Assaranca Waterfall tumbles right beside the road between Ardara and Maghera, making it an incredibly easy stop to see.

Explorer Tom Glengesh Pass offers a spectacular view looking NE into Ardara, giving you a front-row seat to the heart of County Donegal’s drama.