About Moville
Moville is a small coastal town on the eastern shore of Inishowen, overlooking Lough Foyle and facing the County Antrim coast. It has a settled, community-oriented character, combining traditional town streets with surrounding countryside, shoreline scenery and nearby villages including Greencastle and Redcastle. Day-to-day life is convenient for a town of its size, with local shops, cafés, pubs, services and schools largely within or close to the centre. The town’s waterfront and the Moville Shore Path provide attractive walking routes, while nearby beaches, the Inishowen Head area and the wider peninsula offer plentiful outdoor activities. Families are served by local primary and secondary education, with further schools and services available elsewhere in Inishowen and Donegal. Moville is road-dependent for commuting, with regular bus connections towards Derry and links through Buncrana and Letterkenny; Derry is the nearest substantial employment and shopping centre. Local hospitality includes established pubs and restaurants such as The Cosy Cottage and Rosato’s Bar, while community and sporting life is supported by GAA, soccer and other clubs. The town is also close to notable attractions including Greencastle harbour and fort, making it a practical base for exploring the north-east Donegal coastline.
Property Market in Moville
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What’s in Moville
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Moville and surrounding Inishowen communities.
Local post-primary school providing secondary education and a broad curriculum.
Additional primary and post-primary options available approximately fifteen kilometres west.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Local and regional services connect Moville with nearby Inishowen towns.
Connects Moville with Derry and other destinations via the Inishowen peninsula.
Main regional route linking Moville with Greencastle, Buncrana and wider Inishowen.
Nearby cross-border city offers employment, shopping and rail connections towards Belfast.
Regional airport near Carrickfinn, serving selected domestic and seasonal routes.
Amenities
Scenic waterfront walkway with views across Lough Foyle towards County Antrim.
Popular local venue known for casual meals, coffee and a welcoming atmosphere.
Traditional town pub providing drinks, conversation and a local social meeting point.
Public library offering books, study space, events and community services.
Venue for classes, meetings, activities and local organisations throughout the year.
Town-centre convenience shopping covers groceries, pharmacy needs and everyday services.
Local general-practice provision serving Moville and surrounding rural communities.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Gaelic games club supporting football, hurling, juvenile and adult participation.
Local football club providing youth and adult soccer opportunities.
Community organisation offering family support, activities and locally focused programmes.
Nearby golf club offering coastal golfing and membership opportunities outside Moville.
Working harbour with ferry connections, maritime activity, shops and places to eat.
Nearby Areas
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