Christian Tour of East Donegal
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Walk in the footsteps of Ireland's patron Saints - St. Patrick, St. Colmcille & St. Brigid. I will take you to the ancient churches founded by these Saints. I will bring these monastery's back to life. Discover how these monastery's looked like, how the monks lived & how the monks interacted with the local population. You will visit the holy sites that were responsible for evangelising Europe & the rest of the world. Join me on this journey that has never been done before. Visit the sites where the High Kings of Ireland dwelled. We will step back in time to Ireland's golden age, to the land of Saints & Scholars. You will remember this tour for the rest of your life.7 hours to 8 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Waterproof wellington boots (Please tell me your foot size (uk) the day before the tour)
Guiding
Fees : Parking fees. Parking Fees
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Admission to Lifford old Courthouse €8-€10
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Locations in the itinerary
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Raymoghy Ancient Church
Raymoghey Heights, Letterkenny, IrelandTravellers will be guided at Raymoghy Ancient Church. Walk in the footsteps of Saint Patrick. Documentary sources indicate that St. Patrick brought Christianity to the area and founded the abbey in the late 5th century. Brugach was consecrated the first bishop of the Abbey and a line of his successors continued at Raymochy until at least 731AD.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
St Eunan's Cathedral
Raphoe, IrelandTravellers will be guided in one of Ireland's first monastic settlements. Saint Colmcille founded a monastic settlement on this site in the sixth century which was further developed by St. Eunan (627-704), the patron Saint of Raphoe.
Travellers will also get a tour through the historic town of Raphoe & see Raphoe castle from the road as it is not accessible on foot.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Beltany Stone Circle
Raphoe, IrelandTravellers will visit one of Ireland's most impressive stone circles. Not a traditional Christian site. Nonetheless, this is a must see for all travellers. 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Clonleigh Ancient Church
R265, Lifford, IrelandTravellers will be guided through Clonleigh ancient Monastic Site. The Monastic site was dedicated to Saint Cairneach. Written accounts even attribute this site to where the Fomorian God Ith was killed & in turn buried in Croghan Hill.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Lunch - There is a lovely Restaurant in the old Lifford Court house that serves delicious food. Lunch will last upto one hour.1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Lifford Old Courthouse
Old Courthouse The Diamond, The Diamond, Lifford, Ireland, F93 CD6FTravellers will receive a guided a tour by a member of staff of the courthouse (One hour). Lifford Old Courthouse is a historic courthouse situated in the centre of Lifford, County Donegal, in the Northwest of Ireland. The building was designed by local architect Michael Priestley and built in 1746 in order to enable a circuit assizes judge to visit the county. The Courthouse also incorporated ‘The County Gaol’ in the basement which was to last as a place of confinement for debtors, felons and eventually those deemed to be ‘lunatics’, until a new jail was completed next to the courthouse in 1793. This large jail allowed more prisoners to be processed in the town before being demolished in 1907. The Courthouse itself, however, continued to hold trials until 1938.1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Travellers will be guided through Ballybogan Ancient Church. Dating back to the 6th Century. This church was known as the house of protection. Possibly giving refuge to travellers who were travelling to Inishowen.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Croghan Hill (Inauguration Hill)(Pass By)
N15, Lifford, IrelandUnfortunately Croghan Hill is not accessible on foot. Travellers will experience Donegal's 'Hill of Tara'. The summit is an inauguration site for Kings of Ireland for thousands of years. There is passage tomb at the summit that is at least 7000 years old. Croghan hill dominates the Finn Valley landscape & has been the Headquarters for many Irish kings in the past.View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Go to the bus stop beside the Translink Northwest hub. View Location
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Travellers will meet the guide at the main entrance to the Mount Errigal Hotel Building entrance.View Location
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Travellers will meet the guide outside the main entrance to the court house.View Location
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I will meet you inside the ground of St. Eunan's Cathedral, just outside the carved wood door entrance to the Church.View Location
End point
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Go to the bus stop beside the Translink Northwest hub. View Location
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Travellers will meet the guide at the main entrance to the Mount Errigal Hotel Building entrance.View Location
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Travellers will meet the guide outside the main entrance to the court house.View Location
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I will meet you inside the ground of St. Eunan's Cathedral, just outside the carved wood door entrance to the Church.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers can be picked up at a different location for an extra fee, Any questions please just ask.
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Dublin time to receive 100% refund.
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