n the morning, meet Ronan, one of the nation’s great storytellers, as he takes you inside Derry/Londonderry’s well-preserved walls, still topped with cannons. Walk down steep Shipquay Street, with its elegant Georgian houses, to the Gothic Guildhall. Later, cross the border into Donegal to see O’Donnell’s Castle and enjoy time at leisure in this historic town, set where the River Eske flows into Donegal Bay. Once a stronghold of the powerful O’Donnell clan, Donegal offers a glimpse into Ireland’s Gaelic past before you continue to your country retreat on the scenic shores of Sligo Bay.