Our favourite dive sites

Teelin

Directions:
To get to St John's Point, head for Donegal Town. On the Donegal Town bypass, take the N56 signposted Killybegs. Pass through Killybegs, on the R263 continue to Carrick. At Carrick take a left, signposted to Teelin (also Slieve League parking) There is a slip at Teelin.

Parking:
There is a small car park (with room for about 12 cars) beside the slipway, otherwise park on the main road.

Facilities:
Portaloos by the slip, no cafes/bars nearby. Best to bring your own food/drinks.

Tides and weather:

Tide table - closest datum point is Killybegs

Weather - closest datum point is Donegal Town

Shipping Forecast - Sea Area Malin

Previous 24 hours weather data - Buoy M4  This Marine Institute buoy is approx 80 miles NE from Killybegs (Location:55.0000°N 10.0000°W) and reports current conditions on an hourly basis

Why we like Teelin:

Amazing dive sites along the base of Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe.

Coming from Killybegs, this is the village of Carrick - the left turn to Teelin is just visible

Coming from Killybegs, this is the village of Carrick - this is the left turn to Teelin

Coming from Killybegs, this is the village of Carrick - these are the signposts at the left turn to Teelin

Teelin Harbour from above - the launching slip is to the left, beside the carpark

Launching slip at Teelin - beware, the slip ends more or less at the water level shown and there is a sheer 2 or 3 foot drop.
Don't try to launch/recover around low water

The facilities at Teelin - always clean when we have been there