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The Patrick MacGill Summer School and Arts Week is held in Glenties Co. Donegal.

The picturesque town of Glenties is a five-time winner of Ireland's Tidy Towns competition. Located in the heart of the Donegal Highlands, at the meeting point of two glens on the northwest edge of the Blue Stack Mountains, it is the largest centre of population in the Parish of Inniskeel.

Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the western side of the valley opens out onto the Atlantic Ocean. With its abundance of tress and bushes, contrasting sharply with the treeless mountains of the approaches, the town has been aptly described as an oasis.

The St. Connell's Museum in Glenties houses an extensive collection of artifacts and displays, which will enlighten the visitor as to the history, custom, and heritage associated with both the town and the surrounding area.

There are numerous idyllic walks in the surrounding glens and valleys where the scenery is amongst some of the most beautiful to be found in the county. The rugged coast nearby has a number of beautiful, secluded beaches where you can spend the day relaxing or enjoying a walk along the breathtaking coastline.

There is an abundance of lakes nearby offering unrestricted fishing for wild brown trout. For those anglers in pursuit of that king of fish, the salmon, the local Owenea and Owentocker rivers are renowned for the quality of the sport which they offer.

Places To Visit

BEACHES:

Celebrated and beautiful Narin Strand about 20 minutes by car from Glenties

GOLF:

Narin & Portnoo Golf Club situated beside Narin Strand-Green Fees: 30 Euros on weekdays, 35 Euros at weekends. Tel: 074-9545107

PLACES OF SPECIAL INTEREST:

Fishing Port of Killybegs—Glenveagh National Park—Glebe Gallery and the late Derek Hill's Residence—Dolmen Centre-Ardara famous for tweed.

There are many beautiful walks around Glenties.

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