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Discover Downings, a glorious Gaeltacht village with the sea at its doorstep in County Donegal. Plan your break around the thrilling annual Donegal International Rally or The National Windsurfing Competition which sees many competitors taking on the mighty ocean. Stroll along beautiful Downings Beach, take in a traditional music session, book an Irish language course and enjoy storytelling sessions in Teach John Mhicí Bán.
 
 

HOME TO A WORLD TOP 50 GOLF COURSE

Located on the edge of the picturesque Sheephaven Bay, Rosapenna is the proud home to the Old Tom Morris Links designed by Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews in 1893 and a modern great in the Sandy Hills Links laid out by Pat Ruddy of The European Club fame and open for play since 2003.

The new St Patrick’s Links by Tom Doak opened in June 2021 and has taken the golf world by storm, debuting as the highest new entry at #55 in the GOLF Magazine Top 100 in the World 2021-22. Further testament to the initial World ranking, this Doak design has risen 6 places to break into the World’s Top 50 at #49 in the 2023-24 GOLF Magazine Top 100 in the World rankings.

With a luxury hotel on site, Rosapenna is the perfect venue for a golf break or just a quiet getaway in this beautiful corner of Donegal.