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Welcome to the Cairn Homepage

The Cairn is situated in Greencastle Inishowen

Co. Donegal and since opening in 1999 it has proved to be a popular tourist attraction for tour coaches, school groups and day trippers

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Owned and managed by singer/songwriter Patsy Cavanagh, The Cairn is noted for its warm welcome to all who visit

Situated less than five minutes from the Foyle Ferry Terminus at Greencastle, The Cairn is an ideal start off point for a tour of Inishowen or as a final stop before departing.

The Cairn is open daily from Easter until the end of September and provides the visitor with a sound knowledge of our local culture.

Attractions include;

Yesterday in Inishowen - Photographs,stories and Information.Household implements from days gone by

Ireland Thru' the Ages History Tour: From the First Farmer to the recent past this tour brings our culture to life through lighting, voiceover, life size figures and miniature diarama of Irish countryside

The Story of the First Christmas

This unique tour follows the journey of Joseph and Mary on that first Christmas

Lifesize figures, Voiceover, Lighting and Sound Effects all combine to bring the story to life

Craft Shop: Paintings, Books, CDs and more

Tea Room

The Cairn Theatre Group Summer Show

Each summer The Cairn Theatre Group present an original drama/musical based on Irish Culture

Ample coach and car parking space combined with all facilities for the disabled help to make The Cairn a must see when you come to Inishowen.

 

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For more information contact
The Cairn Visitor Centre, Greencastle on: - 074 93 81104.
International Code: - 00 353
Address:-Drumaweir, Greencastle, Co. Donegal, Ireland.
www.thecairn.ie
© The Cairn
or Email us at cairnthe@eircom.net

This project was supported by Inishowen Rural Development Ltd.