FamxplorGlencolumbkille Folk Village
What to expect
The Glencolmcille Folk Village is a cluster of small cottages, called a 'clachán', perched on a hillside overlooking the sandy curve of Glen Bay Beach. Each cottage recreates a different era of Irish history, from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, and is equipped with the furniture, artifacts, and utensils of its particular period. Visitors can wander at leisure through the village, join a guided tour, and learn about daily life in rural Ireland. The village also features a reconstructed school house, fisherman's dwelling, and tiny pub-grocer, offering insights into rural Irish life. Additionally, the village has a tea house serving homemade foods and a craft shop promoting local crafts
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Donegal with children: Family holidays in Ireland's wild north
Activities: We went to the Glencolumbkille Folk Village. We explored the museum in English and then on our own. We also saw a film about Father James McDyer
Highlights: The Folk Village was a highlight with the historical buildings. The family enjoyed the experience. "Really worth seeing is the open-air museum on the western outskirts of the village." ✨