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An Grianán Tour
Welcome to Grianán of Aileach, located on the summit of a hill overlooking the marshy lands which once separated Inishowen from the rest of Donegal. The site has incredible views across much of Counties Derry, Donegal and Tyrone stretching from Barnesmore Gap in the south west to Binevenagh and the Sperrin’s to the East commanding breath-taking views along Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle. It is located c. 11km NW of the important early ecclesiastical site at Derry with which its history is closely linked.
The site is a National Monument in state ownership (No. 140) and consists of a restored cashel located within a series of three enclosing earthen banks, as well as, a ‘tumulus’ or cairn, a routeway or ‘ancient road’ and a holy well.
Clonca Church and High Cross Tour
The 17th century planter’s church ruin at Cloncha is believed to have been built on the foundation of an earlier church associated with a monastic site founded by St Morialagh in the 6th Century. The monastery was one of the most important foundations in the development of Christianity on Inishowen. It’s proximity to Carrowmore and another monastic site founded by St Boudan in Culdaff made this area a great seat of skill and learning. Only two high crosses remain – an upright tall cross with one reconstructed cross arm, and the head of another cross. The 10/11th Century tall cross, known as St Boden’s Cross, is 3.95 metres high with carving divided into panels. The west face shown left, has two celtic interlace designs with the hermits St Peter and St Paul between them, immediately above the saints are two lions. The east face also features celtic interlace panel and the only sculptural panel has been identified as the miracle of the loaves and fishes. In the same field west of the High Cross, is the head of a 12th century wheel cross lying prostrate with a large base next to it.
Ardboe Church and High Cross Tour
A 10th Century Cross situated on a rocky height on the shores of Lough Neagh. It is a national monument which is believed to be the first High Cross of Ulster. The cross stands 18.5 feet high and 3.5 feet wide.
Ardboe Cross is a national monument dating from the tenth century. It was the first High Cross built in Ulster. Standing at 18.5 feet high and 3.5 feet wide, this is the original stone cross, placed here over one thousand years ago. The twenty-two panels depict Old Testament stories and New Testament scenes. There are also remains of a church and abbey here. The abbey was founded by Saint Coleman in 590 and the church built during the sixteenth century.
Mountjoy Castle Tour
No tour around the Western Shores of Lough Neagh is complete without a look at Mountjoy Castle. It’s a place that can be easily missed, competing for a drivers attention with glorious views of Lough Neagh, as you pass through the village of Brocagh, close to Stewartstown in County Tyrone.
The ruined castle sits on a small hill overlooking the Lough and the village, boasting fine views across the fields to the water’s edge.
Mounjoy Castle
Built between 1602 and 1605 Mountjoy Castle is testament to one of many turbulent periods of Irish History. Although located deep in the territory of Hugh O’Neill, the native Irish leader and rebellious opponent of Queen Elizabeth I, the castle was a British construction erected in the wake of a tactical retreat by O’Neillites.
Colmclille 1500, Colmcille the Man Tour
1500 years ago, one of Ireland’s most famous sons was born in Gartan, Co. Donegal. With strong roots in the North West of Ireland, Colmcille (or St. Columba) went on to blaze a trail of cultural and social change around the world. He became one of Ireland’s three patron saints, the patron saint of Derry and his influence extends to this day.
This project was created by us for St Columb’s Park House and has been supported though the Colmcille1500 Grant Scheme which is funded by the North West Development Fund and Creative Ireland, in conjunction with and supported by The Executive Office and The Irish Government. commemorations.
Colmcille 1500 Tour
Malin Head Tour
This tour was produced for the Malin Head Community association and showcases some of the highlights of this amazing part of Donegal. Malin is renowned for its dramatic landscape and beautiful beaches. See some of the largest sand dunes in Europe when you approach Malin Head from the coastal road, along the north of Trawbreaga Bay at Lagg. Enjoy a walk, go fishing, swim in the shimmering water, take some incredible photos or study the unique rock formations.
O'Doherty's Keep Tour
This tour was produced for The O’Doherty’s Keep Development Group as part of their contributions for National Heritage Week.
This project has been supported though Donegal County Council, Creative Ireland, and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media.
We would like to thank the National Monuments Service and the Office of Public works for allowing us access and permission to record the keep and reproduce our images for this project.
This fantastic tower house is not currently accessible the public, we’re so glad to have worked on this tour that so closely matches our ethos of accessibility for all to our historic monuments. Please visit the tour and visit the development groups page and help with their project to restore and protect this local treasure.
O'Doherty's Keep Tour
Virtual Cinema/Conference
This Immersive experience was developed by us to mimic the feeling of attending a conference or going to the cinema.
The 3D environment can transport you to another place and allow you to look around and feel like you’re virtually there. This model like all our other experiences is fully VR enabled and can be experienced through any VR headset. The display screen within the tour can allow you to stream content from most web services and as a result can be an alternative to staring at a computer screen and feel more like you are escaping the confines of your desk.
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