Gleann Cholm Cille is a Gaeltacht parish, meaning Irish is the primary language. Glencolumbkille is the anglicised version of its name. Even for Donegal standards, this village is in a very remote location. Only a handful of people live here. There's also a folk village museum showing how life used to be here.

Marion

May 2, 2019

Road cycling

Here is shown very clearly how the Irish people once lived. Admission 6 € per adult.

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Puffin

November 16, 2025

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not really worth a visit

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1. Port Cliffs loop from Cashel

16.0km

04:53

560m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Glencolmcille Folk Village loop from Cashel

7.49km

02:16

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Glencolmcille Folk Village – Malin Beg Beach loop from Cashel

16.4km

04:25

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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www.glenfolkvillage.com/

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Location: Donegal, Ireland

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Glencolmcille Folk Village

1. Port Cliffs loop from Cashel

2. Glencolmcille Folk Village loop from Cashel

3. Glencolmcille Folk Village – Malin Beg Beach loop from Cashel

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