Donegal: A Scenic Escape in Ireland's North

Send us Fan MailCounty Donegal, Ireland (Teelin): Rusty Mackerel Stay, Slieve League Views, Silver Strand & Whisky Tasting | Episode 30Brittany and Josh celebrate the 30th episode of the We Should Move Here Travels podcast, noting listeners from 19 countries and over 140 cities, then recap their trip to County Donegal, based in Teelin. They describe the long drive from County Wicklow with stops for coffee in Shankill and lunch in Donegal, plus a breathalyzer checkpoint and a dramatic final stretch of cliffside driving in the dark. Their home base, the Rusty Mackerel, is highlighted for its authentic pub atmosphere, music, fires, and standout meals. They share visits to Brew and Through coffee truck, the Roseanne sweater shop, Silver Strand beach, Slieve League (too windy to hike), the Glencolmcille Tower Loop hike, a Croithli Distillery whisky tour, and a final dinner at Anderson Boathouse in Killybegs, ending with travel tips and whether they’d live there.00:00 Welcome and Milestone01:20 Global Listener Shoutout03:43 Donegal Road Trip Begins04:21 Coffee Stops and Harbor Lunch05:39 Checkpoint and Sunset Views06:46 Cliffside Night Drive08:35 Staying at Rusty Mackerel10:55 Pub Food Highlights13:11 Coffee Truck and Flat Whites14:41 Handmade Sweater Shop15:47 Silver Strand Beach Hike16:28 Windy Ocean Beach16:53 Slieve League Cliffs17:49 Glencolmcille Tower Loop19:54 Sheep Donkeys Views22:06 Croithli Distillery Tour25:17 Final Dinner Killybegs26:36 Donegal Favorites28:27 Would You Live Here31:06 Travel Tips Donegal33:25 Next Stops Wrap Up@WSMHtravels