About Rathmullan
Rathmullan is a picturesque seaside village on the western shore of Lough Swilly in north County Donegal, within the F92 routing area. Known for its long sandy beach, wooded hinterland and historic associations – including the Flight of the Earls in 1607 – it has a relaxed, holiday-town feel that becomes especially lively in summer. The village centres on a small harbour, pier and waterfront, with traditional houses, guesthouses and the well-known Rathmullan House hotel overlooking the bay. Daily life here is peaceful and community-oriented, with a national school in the village and secondary options in nearby Milford and Buncrana. Shops, pubs and cafés cluster around the main street, while larger supermarkets and services are available in Milford and Letterkenny. The seasonal car ferry links Rathmullan with Buncrana across Lough Swilly, and road connections via the R247 and R245 make commuting to Letterkenny feasible. Beaches, sailing, hillwalking and GAA are central to local life, giving Rathmullan a strong outdoor and family-friendly character year-round.
Property Market in Rathmullan
Based on 6 properties for sale in Rathmullan
Property types
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What’s in Rathmullan
Schools
Local Catholic primary school serving Rathmullan and surrounding townlands.
Co-educational secondary school in nearby Milford town.
Established secondary school offering broad academic and extracurricular programmes.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Seasonal car and passenger ferry across Lough Swilly.
Connects Rathmullan to Ramelton and onward to Letterkenny.
Limited rural services linking Milford, Letterkenny and surrounding villages.
Main route from Milford towards Kerrykeel and Fanad Peninsula.
Amenities
Long sandy Blue Flag beach popular for swimming and walking.
Historic country house hotel with bar and dining room.
Well-known seafront pub serving food and live music.
Harbour pier used by fishing boats and ferry service.
Village convenience store and pharmacy for daily essentials.
Convenient parking area serving beach and village centre.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local soccer club with strong youth participation.
Gaelic football club serving the wider Milford and Rathmullan area.
Seasonal sailing and water-based activities on Lough Swilly.
Volunteer group maintaining village appearance and environment.
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