Glencolmcille Folk Village
Glencolmcille Folk Village
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A replica of a coastal thatched cottage village that offers a glimpse at life as it was lived in Glencolmcille in past centuries.We will teach you a couple of phrases in Gaelic.Our Amenities includes 6 thatched cottages with original artifacts depicting different era's.a Craft shop which promotes a big range of local crafts.Our Tea House has a variety of Home Baked Goods,Soup,Sandwiches,Paninis,Irish Coffees etc.We are located at a beautiful beach with stunning views of the wild atlantic.We hope to re-open our much loved Nature walk at the back of The Folk Village later this year.Call in for a mug of Tae the Kettle is always on.
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- Lisa MRichboro, Pennsylvania77 contributionsWonderful Folk VillageAbsolutely loved taking a tour of the village and getting a glimpse of what life was like. The Heritage Trail provided us with beautiful views of the landscape that surrounds the village. There is a wonderful gift shop with reasonably priced items to purchase. They also have the stone map in the parking lot across the street. Great place to visit and friendly staff.Visited March 2023Written April 14, 2023
- tedkirbyLexington, Massachusetts597 contributionsNice historic housesThis village had some pretty, historic thatch roof houses. Inside them represented different time periods, and also different types of houses. There was a schoolhouse, a store, and several living quarters. I found it pretty interesting. Nearby the village are some beautiful views, and you can walk to a beach, where I think people can swim. There is a museum shop here too, and bathrooms.Visited June 2023Written June 27, 2023
- markusTyrone380 contributionsWorth a stop but not worth the money.Was a bit disappointed by this but the setting is beautiful. After visiting either the Ulster American Folk Park Omagh or the Folk Park at Cultra this is a bit of a let down in terms of the cost for what you get. Was interesting to hear the story of the local priest who helped to re-energise the area and the atrifacts on show are authentic and compelling. Don't think you are going to spend hours here as you will be around the buildings fairly quickly. Worth keeping on the road to Malin Beg for the stunning views and walk to the beach.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 14, 2023
- KarenM1_101,084 contributionsWorth a stopWe stopped here with our tour group. This is a representation of a rural village in Ireland. There are several buildings with thatched roofs to view that are completely furnished, such as a schoolhouse, a pub/grocer and a fisherman’s cottage to name a few. They have a café on site as well as a very nice gift shop.Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 5, 2023
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Ciara T
County Dublin, Ireland54 contributions
Aug 2020
Arrived on Bank holiday Monday morning and delighted to find it was quiet and we were the only ones there for a long time. The lad at the gate friendly and welcoming but after that the welcome sort of goes downhill and with a lot of what we saw in Donegal this weekend we wondered if locals want tourists at all. The ticket area was grand, we couldn't get the QR code to work so the lad offered us a booklet and it was a self guided trip with everyone in the village (staff) wearing masks which was great. Throughout the village tour there are references to all of the artifacts on show but most of the labels were faded and illegible and it's a pity with the country closed for half a year that management couldn't use the time to relabel everything so that tourists (paying visitors) can experience it properly . The cafe had a big sign asking people to wait to be served from the hatch, but the hatch was unmanned so we had to continuously tell people to go in - again just lax attitude. The food offering okay in hindsight we shouldn't have wasted money on apple pie and tea brack but we were keen to support everywhere we went.
Written August 5, 2020
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markusTyrone
Tyrone380 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Was a bit disappointed by this but the setting is beautiful. After visiting either the Ulster American Folk Park Omagh or the Folk Park at Cultra this is a bit of a let down in terms of the cost for what you get. Was interesting to hear the story of the local priest who helped to re-energise the area and the atrifacts on show are authentic and compelling. Don't think you are going to spend hours here as you will be around the buildings fairly quickly. Worth keeping on the road to Malin Beg for the stunning views and walk to the beach.
Written August 14, 2023
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Trevor M
Barrow-upon-Humber248 contributions
Aug 2022
A small well managed 'museum' comprising a number of buildings representing the kind of housing of each period. It's a little bit disorganised here and there (information boards hidden by other objects, for example) but overall charming and informative. Nice shop and cafe, too - plus wonderful views and beach nearby.
Written August 25, 2022
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Teresa E
Ferns, Ireland7 contributions
Aug 2022
I did not have time to go into the village itself but the shop - oh my goodness. From local bread mixes (Irish Stout bread mix anyone) to small items for gifts (including magnets of Cloch na hEireann - s sculpture of Ireland with each county represented by its natural stone. The real thing, 15ft high, is in the carpark and is truly amazing), so beautiful) local clothing, soft and gorgeous, stuffed toys so soft, Irish chocolate bars including Mocha dark, I could go on and on.... Across the road down by the carpark is a beach. I will be back to actually visit the village next year but I would highly recommend based on my limited experience
Written September 9, 2022
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tedkirby
Lexington, MA597 contributions
Jun 2023
This village had some pretty, historic thatch roof houses. Inside them represented different time periods, and also different types of houses. There was a schoolhouse, a store, and several living quarters. I found it pretty interesting. Nearby the village are some beautiful views, and you can walk to a beach, where I think people can swim. There is a museum shop here too, and bathrooms.
Written June 27, 2023
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Séamus O
12 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Anyone doing a stay cation this year, take the time to drop in and see first hand how Ireland has changed over the centuries. The cottages are a real eye opener for any Irish person or tourist looking to see and feel real history. A perfect time capsule of how the generations before us lived.
Written July 27, 2020
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John N
Dublin, Ireland55 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This is well worth a visit, it’s very far off the beaten track with a lovely beach down a slope. Good value for money (€16.50 for a family of four), very friendly staff. The tours are self-guided at the minute, we spent a good hour looking around. There is a nice little tea shop for when you’re finished your tour.
Written August 20, 2020
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niajam
Kilkenny50 contributions
Sep 2021
Such a beautiful walk back in time. The folk village is not huge but it is definitely worth a visit as the history of the village and the area is really interesting and inspiring. There are great examples of the different kind of homes and businesses that would have been found in Donegal in different time. The staff are really lovely and full of information. The craft shop and cafe/restaurant are also definitely worth a look around and a sit down. We had a lovely stroll through the craft shop and then a lovely slice of homemade apple tart with fresh cream and a cup of tea. This little gem is definitely worth a visit. The day we were there the weather wasn't great but it didn't put a damper on our little visit.
Written September 28, 2021
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KarenM1_10
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan1,084 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We stopped here with our tour group. This is a representation of a rural village in Ireland. There are several buildings with thatched roofs to view that are completely furnished, such as a schoolhouse, a pub/grocer and a fisherman’s cottage to name a few. They have a café on site as well as a very nice gift shop.
Written October 5, 2023
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Baz B
Inverness, UK77 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Visited on my own. Entry fee very fair. Gift shop a bit uninspiring with the usual tourist stuff. Didn’t use the cafe.
Well presented cottages representing different decades. The Folk Village has recently been used for filming so has additional artefacts not yet on display. I was loaned a booklet describing each cottage - I don’t know what can be done about other visitors reading aloud (loudly!) to their group, it marred my visit even though it was quiet.
Well presented cottages representing different decades. The Folk Village has recently been used for filming so has additional artefacts not yet on display. I was loaned a booklet describing each cottage - I don’t know what can be done about other visitors reading aloud (loudly!) to their group, it marred my visit even though it was quiet.
Written July 2, 2022
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Lily D
London, UK182 contributions
hi, are you open on Sunday October 1st? Also, how long does the tour take?
Thank you
Kate L
Moultonborough25 contributions
I, too, looked this up and I found:
From 01 Oct till 31st Oct approx
Mon - Sat 11 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 12 noon - 4:30 pm
**End of October, ring in advance to clarify exact date of closure
I hope this has been helpful...its worth the trip!
Are you opened the second weekend in April?
Gary B
Shinjuku, Japan252 contributions
I do not know
AKLynne
Juneau, AK27 contributions
I'm just starting to plan a May/June trip and wonder how easy it is to get to this area...buses, etc. I'll be starting in Sligo once I get to Ireland.
Eloise M
London, UK16 contributions
Hello,
Bus Eireann goes from Donegal town to Glencolumbcille. It's not very regular, but enough to get there! Glencolumbkille is the end of the line too - so last stop for the bus.
Do a search for 'Bus Eireann Ireland' do a journey planner or 'buy tickets online'. Buying tickets online saves 10% too.
Have a nice time! That bus trip is beautiful, by the way - along the coast! :)
Patsyb2b
Toronto
Thank you so much for your lovely review, we really appreciate it, all the best, Margaret Cunningham
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