There has been a Castle in Dungiven since the 1600s', however most of the present building dates from the 1830s'. It has been put to many uses over the years, from private residence to GI accommodation during World War II. In the 50s' and 60s' it was run as a popular dance hall, until it fell into disrepair during the 1970s'.It had fallen into such a state that the local council decided to demolish it, however this was luckily prevented by a local pressure group.By 1989 Glenshane Community Development bought the lease, hoping to redevelop it in some way .Funding was sought for and provided by various bodies, including the Heritage Lottery Fund, Limavady Borough Council, International Fund for Ireland, Roe Valley Leader Group and D.O.E.Restoration work began in December 1999 and was completed by August 2000. In March 2001 the Castle was re-opened again providing quality budget accommodation.
The Castle is in a perfect location to discover the numerous activities in the area .These include : Hill walking, Cycling, Fishing, Horse riding, Carting, Golf, Bird watching, Gliding and Hang gliding.The staff at the Castle will be happy to help you arrange any of these activities.For the less energetic, there is a wealth of historical and cultural places to visit and things to see. After a busy day why not unwind in one of the town's restaurants or many bars where you can hear both modern live music as well as traditional sessions.

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