About Moville
Moville is a small, attractive coastal town on the Inishowen Peninsula in north Donegal, overlooking Lough Foyle and close to Greencastle and Redcastle. It has a settled, community-oriented feel, with a compact centre, established residential streets and easy access to beaches, shoreline walks and the wider peninsula. Families are served locally by primary and secondary education, while further schooling and services are available in nearby towns. Daily life is walkable around the town centre, with supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, although a car is useful for commuting and exploring Inishowen. Bus Éireann services connect Moville with Derry and other Donegal destinations, and the town is within reach of the ferry at Greencastle and the main road network towards Buncrana, Derry and Letterkenny. Local leisure centres, sporting clubs and community facilities provide a strong range of activities, complemented by the scenic Moville Shore Path and nearby beaches. The area suits people seeking a quieter coastal lifestyle while retaining practical links to employment, shopping and culture in Derry and across Donegal.
Property Market in Moville
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What’s in Moville
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Moville and surrounding Inishowen communities.
Second-level school offering post-primary education and a broad range of subjects.
Established secondary school in Derry, accessible to some local families by commute.
Nearby higher-education campus offering university courses across disciplines in Derry city.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Connects Moville with Derry, Buncrana and other locations through Inishowen.
Seasonal car and passenger ferry linking nearby Greencastle with County Derry.
Main regional route connecting Moville with Greencastle, Carndonagh and Inishowen.
Road connection towards Derry and the wider northern cross-border commuting area.
Amenities
Scenic waterfront walkway following the shore of Lough Foyle through and beyond town.
Local venue hosting activities, meetings, classes and community events.
Community support facility providing family services, information and local programmes.
Town-centre pharmacy serving everyday healthcare and prescription needs locally.
Compact town-centre provision for groceries, household goods and everyday services.
Independent local venues provide traditional pub food, drinks, coffee and casual dining.
Children’s outdoor play facility serving families in and around the town.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club with teams and activities for different age groups.
Community football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities locally.
Lough Foyle-based club supporting sailing and watersports activities for members.
Local tradition bringing residents together through maritime celebrations and seasonal activities.
Nearby coastal golf club offering an eighteen-hole course and clubhouse facilities.
Nearby Areas
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