Bed and Breakfasts in Ballybofey and Stranorlar, C

Town and Country Homes are pleased to offer a selection of quality approved Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Ballybofey and Stranorlar and all of County Donegal. Our B&B's are all approved and value for money accommodation providers. After a day exploring County Donegal, our B&B hosts can assure you of a warm welcome and a relaxing stay. Whether you wish to stay in a town or in the country, we have a Bed and Breakfast to suit you.

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Ballybofey and Stranorlar, County Donegal

Ballybofey and Stranorlar (Srath an Urláir - the "valley of the floor" or flat bottomed valley) are situated on the south and north banks of the River Finn respectively, and are sometimes referred to as the Twin Towns. They are located in the Finn Valley of County Donegal, part of the Province of Ulster in Ireland. The towns grew rapidly in the 19th and 20th centuries and are popular shopping and commercial centres for the people of the Finn Valley. Ballybofey also plays host to the Ballybofey Festival which takes place annually. The centrepiece of the festival is an incredible parade on the Sunday. People come from miles around to see this parade. The last of these took place on 19th August 2007.

Interestingly, Ballybofey does not have a church or a school of its own and is part of the parish of Stranorlar. Ballybofey is home to Finn Park where eircom League side Finn Harps play their home games. Sean MacCumhail Park is also located in Ballybofey, where Donegal GAA play their home games. Book a B&B in Ballybofey or Stranorlar online for best rates and availability.

Transport

For nearly 100 years, Stranorlar was the headquarters of the County Donegal Railway system (originally, the Finn Valley Railway), with services to Derry and Letterkenny via Strabane (near Lifford), to Ballyshannon and Killybegs via Donegal, and to Glenties. At its peak the railway had 130 employees. The last train ran from Stranorlar in 1961. Stranorlar railway station opened on 7 September 1863 and finally closed on 5 February 1960. The old railway station was demolished to make way for a new bus garage owned and run by Bus Éireann. To celebrate the millennium, the old clock from the railway station was restored and installed in a new clock tower which sits at the old pedestrian entrance to the railway station yard. The town remains the main depot for Bus Éireann within County Donegal.

Education

Stranorlar is home to St. Columba's College and Finn Valley College, both highly rated secondary schools. The town is also home to two primary schools. St Mary's primary school which is adjacent to the Catholic Church and the Robertson National School which is opposite the Church of Ireland.

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