Killybegs Historic Harbour Walk
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Port
Killybegs, Donegal, Ireland
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$79
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Step into the heart of Killybegs and its fishing port to get acquainted with the town's maritime heritage, historic landmarks, and present-day culture. The sights, sounds, and salty air of Killybegs' waterfront immerse you immediately in the town's fishing traditions.
On a guided walk through town, hear the story of St Catherine's Church and Graveyard unfolding alongside the serene St Catherine's Well. These fascinating anecdotes connect you to the lives and legends of the town's early residents.
Continue along Shore Road, pausing at the Black Rock Pier — a key vantage point from which to learn about pelagic fishing in Ireland. Long the lifeblood of Killybegs, this industry shaped its identity as Ireland's largest fishing port at one point.
See St Mary's Catholic Church and discover the grave slab of Neil Mor McSwynes, an early 16th-century Irish chief, connecting the town's present to its storied past. The La Girona wall mural commemorates the Spanish Armada shipwreck off the Donegal coast in 1588.
Head down 18th-century Bridge Street, past the old corn store, which once safeguarded essential grain and maize during the Famine — a nod to resilience in tough times — and step inside a local establishment to relax and reflect on the town's rich heritage over a pint of Guinness.
Your guide leaves you at the pub, and you will return to the ship at your leisure.
Notes:
Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, grass, and steps. Wear comfortable walking shoes.