Kilmacrennan

#1392 among destinations in Ireland

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Kilmacrennan is a large village in County Donegal, Ireland. The village population was 753, as of the 2016 census. The village's population has increased steadily over the last decade with many new housing developments catering, in particular, for overspill population from Letterkenny. Kilmacrennan was historically the caput of its eponymous Barony of Kilmacrennan, of the eight Baronies of Donegal. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°1'47"N, 7°46'43"W

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Kilmacrennan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Main Street, Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba, Conwal Parish Church, An Grianán Theatre.

5.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping district
Main Street, Letterkenny
147 min walk • Main Street in Letterkenny, Ireland, is a vibrant shopping district pulsating with the life of this bustling town. As the central artery of Letterkenny, Main Street is where locals and visitors alike converge to engage in retail therapy, soak up the local culture,...
5.7 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba, Letterkenny
146 min walk • The Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba stands as a testament to the rich religious heritage of Letterkenny, Ireland. This majestic church, with its soaring spires and intricate Gothic architecture, serves as the mother church of the Diocese of Raphoe.
5.7 miS
Church
Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny
145 min walk • Conwal Parish Church stands as a testament to the rich religious heritage of Letterkenny, Ireland. This Anglican church, with its roots deeply embedded in the history of the town, serves as both a place of worship and a beacon of architectural legacy in the region.
5.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny
143 min walk • An Grianán Theatre is the largest theatre in County Donegal. Located in Letterkenny's Port Road district, its current director is Patricia McBride. With a seating capacity of 383, the theatre provides a range of programming including drama, comedy, music, pantomime, and family shows as well as workshops and classes.
5.5 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Donegal County Museum, Letterkenny
140 min walk • Donegal County Museum is a county museum in County Donegal in Ireland. Located on the High Road in Letterkenny, the museum building first opened to the public in 1845 as the Warden's House of the Letterkenny Workhouse.
5.1 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Glebe Gallery
132 min walk • Glebe House and Glebe Gallery are located just outside the town of Letterkenny near Churchill. The English portrait and landscape painter Derek Hill lived and worked there from 1954 until he presented the house and his art collection to the Irish state in 1981.
5.6 miS
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny
142 min walk • Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny is a cultural centre located in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland. The centre is located behind An Grianán Theatre on the Port Road in the town and is the leading cultural centre in north-west Ireland.
6.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Gartan Lough
156 min walk • Gartan Lough, also known as Lough Beagh South, is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Donegal close to the eastern boundary of Glenveagh National Park.
3.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lough Fern
78 min walk • Lough Fern is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Donegal near the town of Milford.
6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Glen Lough
154 min walk • Glen Lough is a freshwater lake in the northwest of Ireland. It is located in north County Donegal near the village of Creeslough.
5.1 miE
Town
Ramelton
130 min walk • One of the town's most notable attractions is the beautiful River Lennon, which runs through the heart of Ramelton. Visitors can take leisurely strolls along the riverbanks, admiring the serene waters and the lush greenery that surrounds them.