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Eske 강둑에는 강력한 O’Donnell 씨족의 15세기 요새인 Donegal Castle이 있습니다. 견고한 중세 탑과 이후 17세기 매너 하우스의 조합은 겹겹이 쌓인 듯한 외관을 선사합니다. 기본은 게일 아일랜드 양식이며, 그 위에는 섬세한 영국식 마감이 더해졌습니다. 도로와 다리에서는 거대한 성벽과 물 위의 위치를 아름답게 볼 수 있어, Donegal Town으로 들어갈 때 자연스러운 랜드마크 역할을 합니다.

다이아몬드는 도네갈 타운의 중앙 광장으로, 도로, 상점, 카페가 모이는 개방된 삼각형 공간입니다. 중앙에는 아일랜드 역사를 기록한 프란치스코 수도회 학자들을 미묘하게 언급하는 4대 학자 기념비가 서 있습니다. 광장은 조용하고 현지적인 분위기를 풍기며, 마을을 자전거로 통과하거나 잠시 멈춰 휴식을 취할 때 자연스러운 랜드마크 역할을 합니다.

Gorgeous views of the Lough, well paved surface

Beautiful view through the hills with an amazing forest road after it

There is plenty to see in Castlederg for history lovers. On the pilgrim's route to Station Island on Lough Derg, it boasts monastic ruins as well as the impressive Castlederg Castle which is set in beautiful parklands accompanied by a sculpture trail.

Built in the 15th century, Donegal Castle sits on the banks of the River Eske in a prominent position in the town. It was renovated in the 1990s after falling into disrepair. The castle is open for visitors if you have time before or after your run.

Ballyshannon is said to be the oldest town in Ireland and archaeological investigations have indeed found evidence the town dates back as far as 4000 and 2500 BC. The town as it is today was formed by Royal Charter in 1613. There are numerous places to eat and drink in Ballyshannon with the option of sitting out on the water's edge. It makes a great place to start or finish a ride as well as being a cafe stop destination.

It is thought that a church has been sited here since the 6th century. Little is known about St Caireall, but the ruined church was definitely present in 1399 as it was recorded in Archbishop Colton's Visitation of the Derry Diocese. Just up the road is a white painted, tumbling down schoolhouse. It is believed to be built with stones from the church.