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Derry City Walls
The only completely intact walled city in Ireland, a 1.5km 17th-century rampart circling historic Derry.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Ulster, Ireland · Europe
Convoy is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Raphoe, 28km from Glenveagh National Park.
Convoy is a town located in Ulster, Ireland. With a population of 1,526, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Convoy sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Convoy to your route.
Convoy (Irish: Conmhaigh, "plain of hounds") is a village and civil parish in the east of County Donegal, Ireland. The village is located in the Finn Valley district and is part of the Barony of Raphoe South. It is situated on the Burn Dale (also known as the Burn Deele), and is located on the R236 road toRead more
Raphoe.
Convoy had a total population of 1,702 according to the 2022 census. Like many other towns in the vicinity, it has its origins in the Plantation of Ulster. Convoy is home to a mixed religious community which is reflected in the schools and churches in the town.
There is a Catholic and a mixed primary school in the town. There is also a Catholic church (popularly known as 'the Chapel'), a Church of Ireland church, a Presbyterian Church, a Reformed Presbyterian Church and a Free Presbyterian Church (which was opened by the Church's founder, The Rev. Ian Paisley) in the town. There are no secondary schools in Convoy and local children tend to travel to Raphoe or Stranorlar for second-level education.
The Burn Dale (also known in English as the Burn Deele) is a burn (a small river) that flows along the southern edge of Convoy.
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Convoy is located in Ulster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 54.8608 latitude, -7.6656 longitude.
Convoy has a population of approximately 1,526 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
The only completely intact walled city in Ireland, a 1.5km 17th-century rampart circling historic Derry.
27 km · about 30 min drive
national park
A remote wilderness of mountains, lakes and a fairytale castle in the heart of the Donegal highlands.
28 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Steep, narrow pass climbing to 260m through the Urris Hills of Inishowen, with a holy well and grotto at the summit and a plunging descent to the Atlantic at Urris. Part of the Inishowen 100 drive; low gears essential.
43 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
One of the world's most photographed lighthouses, perched on a rugged Donegal headland between Atlantic and lough.
46 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
A dramatic horseshoe mountain pass winding down a glacial valley between Ardara and Glencolmcille in Donegal.
47 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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