From ancient castles, forts and church ruins to pristine beaches, hill treks, shorefront and forest walks, museums and bustling shopping areas, Counties Donegal and Derry in the north west corner really encapsulate the best Ireland has to offer.
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The beautiful and historic market town of Carndonagh is an ideal base for shopping, dining and exploring north Inishowen.
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The historic Guildhall in Derry contains an amazing exhibition on the Plantation of Ulster and some of the finest stained glass windows on these isles.
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The greenways network makes walking and cycling easy around Derry and you can get here from Belfast by train.
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