Downings is located on the breathtaking Sheephaven Bay, with spectacular views of the energetic Atlantic Ocean. Downings is home to a four mile beach and the start and finish of the world famous Atlantic Drive, one of the most dramatic and glorious scenic routes in Ireland.

The village is very popular in the summer months for self catering Downings holiday makers, where the pubs spring to life with live music and the ‘craic’ is in full swing. Downings is home to the world renowned championship Rosapenna Links Golf Club which played host to Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Errol Flynn.

Sheephaven Bay is an area of outstanding beauty stretching from Carrigart in the East to Dunfannaghy in the West. It is an area rich in culture, tradition and outdoor activities to suit all tastes. The beaches are simply gorgeous and never busy. The area has not received the international attention it truly deserves but that is why it remains an undiscovered secret of Ireland.