About Clonmany
Clonmany is a scenic village on the Inishowen Peninsula in north Donegal, set between the Urris Hills and the coast, with Ballyliffin, Carndonagh and Buncrana nearby. It has a rural, close-knit character, combining traditional village life with access to beaches, mountain scenery and the wider Inishowen landscape. The village’s National School serves local families, while further primary and secondary options are available in nearby communities such as Carndonagh and Buncrana. There is no railway station in Clonmany, so residents generally rely on cars and local bus services; Waterfall Stop is a nearby named bus stopping point, and the regional road network connects the village with Buncrana, Carndonagh and Ballyliffin. Local life centres on village shops, cafés and traditional pubs, with additional restaurants, supermarkets and services available in Ballyliffin, Carndonagh and Buncrana. The surrounding area offers excellent walking and outdoor recreation, including access towards Urris, Leenan and the Inishowen coast, while nearby Ballyliffin is known for its golf and hospitality. Community and sporting life are important, with Gaelic games, football and local social activities helping give Clonmany its strong sense of identity.
What’s in Clonmany
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Clonmany and surrounding rural communities.
Post-primary school offering broad secondary education in nearby Carndonagh.
Established secondary school providing post-primary education in Buncrana.
Primary education option available in the larger nearby town of Buncrana.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Named local bus stopping point serving the rural Clonmany area.
Main regional route linking Clonmany with Buncrana, Carndonagh and Ballyliffin.
Nearby town services provide wider connections around Inishowen and Donegal.
Longer-distance connections are generally accessed through Buncrana or Letterkenny.
Amenities
Compact village centre with everyday shops, services, cafés and traditional hospitality.
Sheltered coastal beach near Urris, popular for walks and seasonal recreation.
Scenic mountain and valley landscape offering walking, views and outdoor exploration.
Nearby larger centre with supermarkets, banks, cafés, restaurants and essential services.
Convenient Inishowen market town providing retail, healthcare and community services.
Accessible coastal destinations offering beaches, walks, scenery and waterside recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community activity.
Major local golf business and visitor attraction with championship links courses.
Visit website ↗Popular annual community festival celebrating local culture, music and family entertainment.
Nearby cluster of hotels, pubs, restaurants and visitor services supporting local tourism.
Regional community-focused organisation associated with services and rural development in Inishowen.
Nearby Areas
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