Singing Pub

Explorer Tom Perhaps this traditional Children's playground in County Donegal has a sandbox filled with sand from the nearby dunes.

Explorer Tom Cross in Míobhaigh is a roughly cut, one-armed stump perched on a terrace that drops sharply into Mulroy Bay. It’s only seventy centimeters tall, looking like it broke its arm in an argument with the wind. Take a deep breath of that salty sea air and wonder what it was shouting about.

Explorer Tom Mevagh Old Church was called an ancient ruined parish church in a 1622 record. The later survey describes parts of its east and west gables and south wall; near one corner lay a separate stone with twenty-three cup marks. I followed the church outline in the record and found another question beside it.

Explorer Tom Mevagh High Cross is a stark, undecorated slab standing in the graveyard of a ruined medieval church. It’s simple and unadorned, which makes it feel like a quiet guardian overlooking the steep drop to Mulroy Bay. No fancy patterns here, just raw stone and history.

Explorer Tom Stella Maris Catholic Church, built in 1954, stands with a rubble sandstone panel on its south face.

Explorer Tom Beach Hotel in County Donegal is right by the beach, which means sand everywhere, including in places you didn't know existed. Pack a vacuum cleaner just to be safe.

Explorer Tom Rosses Strand has a classic sound to it, promising gentle waves and wide spaces for exploration along the Donegal coast.

Explorer Tom Downings gets to sit snug in Sheephaven Bay while Rosguill takes the Atlantic full in the face. I can almost hear the peninsula boasting about the arrangement. Donegal tourism lists windsurfing here, though the wind gets the final say on any plans for the water.

Explorer Tom Trá na Rosann Hostel is pretending to be a castle to impress you. Honestly, it's just a bed with a view of the void. Check if anyone's hiding under your mattress before you sleep!

Explorer Tom Cnoc na Sleá means 'hill of the spear', though I would leave any spear firmly in the name. The guide also calls this small Donegal hill Crocknasleigh and points out its older Irish spelling. One hill, two ways to say it, and a very pointed name.

Explorer Tom Cliffs at Lamb's Island stand tall and proud, guarding the waters around this small Donegal island with rocky grace.

Explorer Tom Ros Guill’s cliffs probably see their fair share of wind, so keep your hat on and watch where you step!