Caisleain Oir
Contact Information
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Address: C/o Ms Anita McDevitt, , Annagry
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Tel: +353 74 9548113
- Fax: +353 74 9548113
- Email: eolas@caisleainoir.ie
- Web: http://www.caisleainoir.ie
Description
Caisleain Oir, which literally translates as 'Castles of Gold' or 'Golden Castles' is a family owned & family operated hotel ideally situated in the village of Annagry - just 1 Mile minutes from Donegal Airport or Aerfort Dhun na nGall in Carrickfinn.
Previously known as Teach Jack, it was beautifully renovated and opened its doors as Annagry's first hotel in 2002. The Cannon family were the founders of Teach Jack and the hotel still retains its long line of family connections. The Cannon family who have lived in the area for nearly 400 years since 5 brothers fled from Cromwell's Army after the Ulster Plantation in 1609. They left Conwall, near Letterkenny, abd Settled around the foot of Cnoc an Mhulai and Cnoc a Diaraigh, exactly where the hotel is located. It is now owned and operated by the Mc Devitt Family, who take great pride in welcoming all their guests to their establishment.
Today, Caisleain Oir's impressive guest accommodation comprises of twenty beautifully refurbished en-suite rooms - all with tea and coffee making facilities, television and telephone.
Just One Mile from the hotel is Donegal Airport or Aerfort Dhun na nGall, which provides ease of transport to this unique part of Donegal. The Services are provided by Aer Arann and the Aer Arann Crew regularly overnight in the hotel
For those who like a walk before breakfast, there is two mountains behind the hotel and from here you can get a panoramic views of the coastline. Also on the mountain you will see the remains of the megalithic ring fort, Ard na Phunta. For those less adventurous there is the gorgeous Carrickfinn Blue Flag Beach, a real hidden gem in this area. A stroll along this mile long beach will invigorate and Inspire you for the day. For those looking for a more demanding stroll, then a 5 minute car journey from the hotel will take you slightly further afield for hill-walking on Errigal and the rest of the Derryveagh mountains.
Sample the delights of local fishing in many surrounding lakes and rivers or if it is sea angling you're after, the hotel is central to both Bunbeg and Burtonport harbours where several charter boats operate all year round, weather permitting.