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Glencolmcille Hill Walkers
Centre
and
Luxury Accommodation Complex
We
are situated at the western extremity of the Sliabh
Liag peninsula, in the wonderfully
remote parish of Glencolmcille. In a landscape
of timeless beauty lies the remnants of ancient
past-pagan and Christian, rooted in quiet contemplation
on hillside, valley, bog and isle. |
The area hosts approximately eighty documented archaeological
sites spanning a period of 5000 years including important
examples of virtually all monument types known nationally.
Glencolmcille is a Gaeltacht area and the Gaelic language
is still in common use here. Oideas
Gael, the Ulster
Cultural Centre was established in the area in 1984
to promote the language and Irish culture. Today, it
is world renowned and plays host to visitors from all
over the world who come to learn Irish at all levels,
as well as attending other courses run by the centre,
including Archaeology, painting, Folklore, traditional
dancing, fiddle school etc. The area is a mecca for
traditional Irish music and Cairdeas
na bhFidiléirí run a fiddle
school in the first week in August every year, known
as "fiddler’s
week".
For the hillwalker, Glencolmcille is a paradise. Its
stunning landscape and sense of splendid isolation
combine to make walking here a special experience.


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