The Courthouse is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area
which is steeped in history and beauty.
The Derryveagh Mountains and the Gartan Lakes offer magnificent tranquility and an ideal opportunity for fishing, bird watching, painting and walking.

Many of the county's beaches, golf clubs, scenic drives and shopping centres are less than 20 kilometers distant.



Places of Interest

Colmcille Heritage Centre
(approx. 1km)
This Centre houses a unique interpretative exhibition featuring the life and times of Saint Columcille Patriarch of the Irish monastic system and founder of the Scottish Church. The exhibition is housed in a beautiful stone building on the shores of Lough Gartan in the Lough Veagh estate in the Derryveagh mountain range.


Glenveagh National Park
(approx. 6 km)
Some 16,540 hectares (40,873 acres) of mountains, lakes, glens and woods, with a herd of red deer. A Scottish style castle is surrounded by one of the finest gardens in Ireland, which contrast with the rugged surroundings. The Glenveagh Castle was built in the years 1870 - 1873, the castle consists of a four storey rectangular keep.



Glebe Art Gallery
(approx. 2 km)
The Glebe House and Gallery is a Regency house set in woodland gardens beside Lake Gartan. The Glebe is decorated with William Morris Wallpaper and textiles and has Islamic and Japanese art. The Derek Hill permanent collection includes
300 works by leading 20th century artists, including Picasso and Kokosha,
as well as Irish and Italian artists.


New Mills Corn & Flax Mills
(approx. 5 km)
The oldest surviving building here is said to be 400 years old. Indeed, the whole complex is an interesting reminder of a stage in the industrial development of this country which has now given way to a more sophisticated, but usually far less fascinating technology. The visitor can experience the pleasure of seeing one of the largest waterwheels in Ireland in action as it drives the machinery of the corn mill.

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