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‘Prepare to be blown away – literally’: readers’ favourite trips in Ireland

Dooey beach in County Donegal.
Dooey beach in County Donegal. Photograph: Thomas Lukassek/Alamy

Proper pubs, County Donegal

I was fortunate to spend a few days in the seaside village of Portnoo, which made a great jumping-off point for exploring the multitude of white sand beaches – many of which wouldn’t have looked out of place in southern Italy. Dooey beach was a particular highlight and, other than a few surfers, was all but empty during my visit. The challenging but rewarding Wild Atlantic Way stretches along the coast and can be tackled in short stages. Proper pubs are abundant but Nancy’s in Ardara had the combination of excellent beers, food and craic.
Michael

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