Donegal boasts a spectacular mountainous landscape with a dramatic coastline. The population of Donegal is approximately 129,000. In the far west of the county is the officially-recognised Irish speaking area - the Gaeltacht. Donegal County covers a land area of 1869 square miles or 4839 square kilometres.

This Ulster county has the largest number of native Irish speakers in Ireland. The dialect spoken here has more in common with highland Gaelic than with the southern strain. There are many links with Scotland and many districts of Glasgow are reputed to be like parishes of west Donegal.

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	An Poitin Stil, South Dublin County
	This is a landmark public house and restaurant famed for its traditional hospitality and award winning food and service.
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	Aras Chronain, South Dublin County
	Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúrtha is a magnificent Georgian house on wonderful picturesque surroundings right in the heart of old Clondalkin village.
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	Castle Leslie Estate, Co. Monaghan
	Nestled in 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is an enchanting and secluded rural retreat steeped in history and splendour.
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	Luttrellstown Castle, West Dublin
	Luttrellstown Castle is set in the grandeur and elegance of a five hundred and sixty acre walled estate, just west of Dublin.
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	Nutgrove
	Nutgrove was built in 1834 on the site of an earlier dwelling and is built in a late georgian/early victorian style with intricate cornicing in the hall, drawing and dining rooms.
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