Dachaigh
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Argyll
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The west coast of Argyll is a place of ancient woodlands, long sea lochs and island views. Here you can discover the story of Colmcille’s first
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Derry
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Derry is the only city on Slí Cholmcille. A monastery, founded here in the 6th century, sat high on the hill. Derry, from the Irish Doire, means
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Gartan, County Donegal
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There are three lakes in the centre of County Donegal – Lough Nacally, Lough Akibbon and Lough Gartan. According to tradition, Colmcille
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Gleann Cholm Cille
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Gleann Cholm Cille is a beautiful valley in the west of Donegal. This Irish-speaking area has a strong traditional link with Colmcille – the glen
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Iona
Iona lies off the southwest corner of the Isle of Mull. This beautiful island was the site of Colmcille’s monastery founded in 563.
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North Sperrins and the Bann
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Lying to the east of Derry city is an area of rolling green hills, long sandy beaches and the Sperrins Mountains.
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Outer Hebrides
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In the Outer Hebrides, the Slí Cholmcille takes you from the wild cliffs of north Lewis to the white shell beaches of the Isle of Barra.
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Tarbat Ness
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Tarbat Ness is a long way from Colmcille’s monastic foundation on Iona off the west coast of Scotland.
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Cloughaneely and Tory Island
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Head to north-west Donegal to discover Tory Island and its traditional links with Colmcille.
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