Glencolmcille Folk Village
Gleann Cholm Cille
An open-air folk museum by a bay in the Gaeltacht, where thatched cottages recreate rural life from different periods.
The folk village was founded in 1967 by local priest Father McDyer. Several thatched farmhouses re-create furnishings from different periods between the 18th and 20th centuries. There is also a school, a pub, and craft shops, and you can taste traditional seaweed desserts. The village overlooks Glencolmcille Bay. Nearby are St. Columba’s pilgrimage stones and a beach. The entry fee is about 7 euros. It is often visited on the same day as Slieve League, and it is closed in winter.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Sep 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Silver Strand, Malin Beg
- Slieve League Cliffs
- Muckross Head
- Assaranca Waterfall
- Maghera Beach & Caves
- Fintra Beach
- Glengesh Pass
- Killybegs