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Ireland’s ‘mysterious’ northwest corner
November 20, 2013
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County Donegal covers over 4,000-square kilometers, making it one of Ireland’s largest – and most under-populated – areas, with a population of just over 160,000.
Done the famous tourist route along the west coast of Ireland? And the city break in Dublin? Liked it? Curious to see an ‘undiscovered’ part of the ‘Emerald Isle’? Well, if it is rugged wilderness, deep (and melancholic) history and Irish traditions you are after, head for County Donegal – Ireland’s often ‘forgotten’ county.
Click here to read the full article published in The Sunday Times, November 10, 2013.
For more tips on Donegal and accommodation, click here.
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