Termon House

Termon House, Dungloe, Co. Donegal.

Termon House is set on a stunning beachfront location, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Experience the weft and weave of history in this unique property with bags of history and character. Located right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean with stunning sea views and beautiful sandy beaches (ideal for a morning dip) on your doorstep. You will be taken by the silence, the scenery and remoteness. It’s a place that is good for the soul and the ideal place for a ‘get away from it all’ holiday.

Termon House was built by the Marquis Conyngham in the 1770s for his agent, but archaeological remains in the immediate surroundings (an old lime kiln and the remains of a clachan) indicate a much older occupancy.

The house has a stormy history. Local anecdotes and archaeological evidence present a picture of absenteeism, land clearance, and emigration. A beautiful and unique defensive Famine Wall still surrounds the house. The wall, a unique vernacular structure, was built around the house as the final public works project designed to alleviate suffering during the famine in 1847.