Welcome to Inishowen Guide – Your Window into the Heart of the Peninsula

At Inishowen Guide, we proudly showcase the stories, traditions, and passion behind the family-owned businesses that make our community unique. Through engaging video content, we connect locals and visitors alike to the real people who shape Inishowen’s cultural and economic landscape.

Why Support Local Inishowen Family Owned Businesses?

Every time you choose a local, family-run business, you're not just making a purchase, you’re investing in the future of Inishowen. These businesses, preserve traditional crafts and trades, create local jobs, strengthen community ties, deliver personalized, heartfelt service.

Explore Our Video Library

We’ve captured the essence of Inishowen’s small business community on video, from artisan food producers and cosy cafés, to craft shops, tour guides, and independent service providers. Each video tells a story of dedication, heritage, and local pride.

This week we are featuring local business Carndonagh Cycles run by husband and wife team Darren and Edel Doherty based in Carndonagh.

Please support them and give this video a share and a like and recommend to anyone you know looking for a bike or to get their own bike repaired or serviced.

Charlie Gallagher – Traditional Irish Workshops in Donegal on the Wild Atlantic Way

Welcome to the world of Charlie Gallagher, a skilled blacksmith, stonemason, bladesmith, artist, and Sheanachi (storyteller) based in Manorcunningham, County Donegal, along Ireland’s world famous Wild Atlantic Way.

Charlie offers a rare opportunity to step into Ireland’s ancient past through a series of immersive, hands on workshops rooted in the traditions, crafts, and stories of the Irish people. Whether you're visiting Donegal or living here, these experiences allow you to connect with the land, your ancestors, and yourself in unforgettable ways.

Experience Ireland’s Living Traditions

Each workshop is shaped by Ireland’s indigenous heritage and deep connection to the land. Using tools and materials crafted by Charlie himself sourced as locally and sustainably as possible participants are guided through ancient techniques still relevant today.

Cold Plunge & Sauna Bliss at Culdaff Beach | Oceanwaves Sauna with Clodagh Lafferty

Step into serenity on the shores of Culdaff Beach, Inishowen, Co. Donegal 🌊🔥

Join Clodagh Lafferty as she experiences the powerful blend of heat and cold at Oceanwaves Sauna, one of Ireland's most stunning mobile sauna spots. Nestled right beside the Atlantic Ocean, this unique wellness experience connects you to nature like never before, feel the heat, embrace the plunge, and soak in the wild beauty of Donegal.