Carrigart
Carraig Airt, an annual tidy town competition contender, (and the current holder of the title -tidiest Gaeltacht Village in Ireland ) is where the Rosguill Peninsula projects out into the Atlantic between Sheephaven and Mulroy Bay, offers some of the most spectacular views in all of Ireland. Seeing is believing.....travel along the scenic Atlantic drive and see for yourself, the majestic cliffs, seascapes, beaches and glorious headland views of the Rosguill Peninsula....you will not be disappointed.
The traditional seaside resort of Carrig Áirt is a picturesque village and the victorian architecture adds to its unique character and charm. In the sandhills between Carraig Airt and Na Dúnaibh (Downings) are prehistoric sites where Bronze Age objects have been found, and deep in the dunes there is small cluster of houses that where comsumed by the changing sandscape many years ago.
There is a beautiful park situated behind the main street of Carrigart overlooking the shore area behind the town, its called 'Strand Park' and there a lovely park benches to sit & have an ice cream there and lots of lovely shrubs/plants & flowers etc. Its great for a family picnic & litter bins are provided. Dogs are not allowed in the park & it is kept very tidy.
Also there is a giftshop called Joys on the main street. They have some lovely holiday souvenirs in there for sale & its very reasonable.
There are two hair salons in Carrigart Village on the main street, 2 supermarkets, Butchers, Chemist, Joys giftshop, post office, Cafe & Take Away & 3 Bars. There is also a petrol station & shop just outside the town.
There is a horse riding centre situated just behind the credit union on the main street it is open on a daily basis through the summer. Lessons/ treks available and all standards are catered for.
ATM- There is an ATM machine inside Boyces Centra Supermarket.
Pubs/Bars in Carrigart-
- North Star
- Carrigart Hotel
- Logues Bar
For food in carrigart- 3 choices-
- Carrigart Hotel
- North Star
- Macs Cafe/ Take Away