My daughter and I had a wonderful 2 night stay at Dawros Bay House. The Molloy family graciously provided transportation for us to and from Donegal town. The Rosbeg, Portnoo area is somewhat remote and during our stay the weather was quite cold and wild. However, the scenery is absolutely beautiful; the area is also the filming site for the movie 'The Secret of Roan Inish'. The Molloys shared their movie memorabilia with us including an original script! Joe and his sister Maria are both phenomenal chefs and we totally enjoyed breakfasts and dinners. Joe Sr. was delightful to chat with by the peat-burning fireplace.

Dawros Bay house is under renovation, but the two rooms (en suite) provided for my daughter and myself were just lovely - one with a balcony overlooking the wild Atlantic ocean. Joe took us on a fantastic trek on the warren and along the shore. Maria took us on a local driving tour to visit the nearby town of Ardara, to see a local waterfall, Narin beach, oyster beds, and so much more!

Of note, there are not other facilities for dining and no public transportation or taxis. The Molloy family provided us with all that we needed, however. Be sure and check out Joe's hand made soaps and Maria's paintings; cash is needed as credit transactions are not available. In milder weather, independent hiking in the area would be more amenable. A personal car would allow for independent exploration as well.

Both my daughter and I have a tremendous respect for the tenacity and strength of the people living along the Wild Atlantic Way. We were very fortunate to have experienced this area of Ireland; we were visiting before the 'season' when the rental vacation homes are filled with Irish vacationers and the weather is more mild. We have talked about returning again during a summer season in hopes of seeing seals... Thanks so much to the Molloy family! Jennifer and Kate