Our Town

Located on the shore of  Lough (Lake) Swilly on the Fanad  Peninsula, the village of Rathmullan is well known for it’s beautiful, wide, un-congested, 3km long sandy beach in addition to its many other attractions for those looking for a holiday location offering peace and quiet.

Rathmullan is a holiday retreat for the whole family:

Classed as one of Europe's cleanest, Rathmullan's beautiful beach is there for all to enjoy.

Children and adults build sand castles on the beach inspired by and virtually in the shadow of a 15th Century monetary.

Fishermen (fisherpersons) charter boats to fish in Lough Swilly, from the pier or the beach.

Visitors go horseback riding on the beach or along the many equestrian trails.

Specializing in sea food, visitors and residents alike sample the cuisine at some of Rathmullan’s fine restaurants.

Those with a thirst enjoy a pint or two, fine pub grub, lively music and a friendly atmosphere at any of several pubs.

Walkers enjoy strolls along the beach or the roads in the gently rolling hills back of Rathmullan.

Golfers tee off at Portsalon Golf Club which is 20 minutes away or Otway Golf Club  just 5 minutes away.

Village denizens often make visitors feel welcome by means of a friendly smile to a warm greeting wherever they might meet.

The village of Rathmullan is in an area with a rich history dating back to the Late Neolithic Epoch and is significant also for being the point of departure for The Flight of the Earls.

For more information about September celebrations commerating "The Flight of the Earls": www.flightoftheearls.ie

But in spite of the tumult of days gone by, Rathmullan is now a peaceful village where residents and visitors alike watch the sun rise over Lough Swilly in the morning and take strolls along the beach at twilight.