Letterkenny is the largest town in Donegal and the main street is the longest of its kind in Ireland. Letterkenny is an ideal centre from which to explore Glenveagh National Park and the glorious northern peninsulas. The County Museum is located in a fine old stone building which was once part of the Letterkenny workhouse the Museum houses both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Discover a fascinating display of artefacts from the stone age to the Medieval period and from the recent history and folk life of the county. The Colmcille Hertitage Centre is located outside the town and is devoted to the life and times of St. Colmcille and has lavish displays of illuminated manuscripts. No visit to Letterkenny would be complete without a visit to Glenveagh National Park which is 16000 hectares of mountains lakes woods and wild bogs. The park has a visitor centre with excellent audio visual facilities and displays. In contrast to the natural rugged surroundings is the magnificient Glenveagh Castle which was built in 1870-1873. Visitors can enjoy a fascinating guided tour of the Castle and gardens which are among the finest in Ireland. Situated outside the town on the Ramelton Road Letterkenny Golf Club is an 18 hole parkland course which hosted the Irish Ladies Open in 1999. Apart from being an ideal touring base Letterkenny offers many excellent family friendly visitor attractions including the newly opened town park leisure centre 4 screen cinema ten pin bowling alley and pitch & putt.
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