Fortunately, at the last minute the fishing boat that had dropped us on the rock returned to save us. Each rock has a story, although I believe there are more stories than there are rocks. Fishing is always possible from the rocks behind the house. Boating and deep sea fishing can be organized at Downings. Hiking and climbing is quite good.
Swimming is good at the excellent beach in Downings.
There is a beach at Dooey, but the current is too strong to swim. Other close-by beaches are at Melmore. I mentioned The Singing Pub. But one can often find traditional music played at The Beach Hotel in Downings or in Gallagher's Hotel in Carrickart. There is also a traditional Irish music festival in Letterkenny during the summer.