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Pro
nice beaches, clean and fresh air, wild and rugged scenery, traditonal pubs with music
Con
The wind just chills your bones
In a nutshell
The welcome will be warm even if the weather isn't!
2 Reviews Spend some time at the Scotsman, a small pub on the Diamond (town center). It doesn't look like much from the outside but it's nice inside...There's music every night provided by the pub owner, his wife and guest musicians. the locals at the bar are friendly and colorful. But order beer because the...
Goner Says: We were in Donegal for an afternoon but were pleased we took a tour of the castle in town. It is very accessible, it's right in Donegal Town. It was built by the O'Donnells in the 15th century beside the River Eske. It's had 17th century additions and it's very well...
lee.evelyn Says: ancient monuments (Dolmens) in Donegal
lee.evelyn Says: Glenveagh National Park is set along the Derryveagh Mountains in the North West Corner of Donegal. With over 16,000 hectares of mountains, lakes and woodland, the park offers the ultimate getaway for outdoor enthusiasts, families in search of adventure or those who seek...
Take a trip to Arranmore Island (Arainn Mhor)
lee.evelyn Says: Arainn Mhor (Arranmore)is an island of seven square miles situated just 3 miles off the coast of Donegal. The car ferry en route from the mainland port of Ailt an Chorrain (Burtonport) passes between a cluster of smaller islands on its swift, twenty-minute crossing.Some 600...
1 Review and 359 Opinions Myself and two friends had a bottle of wine and a light Snack in the Gallery Bar. The service was...
La Bella Donna: La Bella Donna: Good Italian Food in Donegal Town
Bettlebrox Says: Surprisingly good Italian food for Donegal! I try and eat here for dinner whenever I'm home, the food is good, the prices are reasonable, the staff are friendly and it might well be the best place for dinner in town. The ambiance of this is place is sorta romantic modern...
La Bella Donna: Authentic Italian Cuisine
lee.evelyn Says: You will feel immediately transported to Italy as you enter this delightful Restaurant and are greeted with a warm welcome.The ambiance is stylish and elegantly furnished and there is a spacious bar where you can take your aperitif and study the menu which at weekends...
Nancy's Pub & Restaurant: Don't miss the fresh Seafood!
lee.evelyn Says: Nancy's Pub famous for a great pint of Guinness and fresh seafood. the pub is over 250 years old and owned by the same family, now in the 6th generation.The atmosphere is cozy, in winter there is an open fire to greet you, there is about 200 different cups hanging from the...
Teach Hudibeg, Bunbeg: a session at Hudibegs!
kathycollins Says: The most fantastic session is at Hudibeg's in Bunbeg...music and craic that's truly awesome! The people are so very friendly and the music is joyous! If you want to find an Irish pub where you can talk with Irishmen instead of fellow-tourists, head up to Donegal!
Four Masters Book Shop: Irish Books, Celtic-Design Jewelry
lee.evelyn Says: Situated at the Diamond in Donegal Town, facing the monument commemorating the Four Masters, this shop specialices in books of Irish and Donegal interest, plus Waterford Crystal, Celtic-Design Jewelry. Donegal History BooksHandmade Celtic-Design silver JewelryWaterford...
The Four Masters Bookshop: A great book and giftshop at The Diamond
tpk2 Says: At the center of the town one can find The Four Masters Bookshop, named after the obelisk standing on The Diamond. The shop is a great place for buying all sorts of Irish "goodies", like books, CDs, Waterford Crystal, Celtic watches etc. Ask for the booklet with a walking...
A mixture of Celtic and catholic religion
globetrott Says: Watch out for special, mystic places like this one : The person in that "coffin" is NOT a catholic saint, but a celtic water-god, whose sculpture was placed close to this small well and when you take a closer look at this mystic place dating back more than 1000 years you may...
Donegal CastleDonegal castle...
Anisha1 Says: Donegal CastleDonegal castle was built as a stronghold by the O'Donnells in the 15th century beside the river Eske. It is open daily from 9am-6.30pm. Last admission 5.45pm. For more info Tel 073-22405.
3 Reviews Take the R261 from Ardara towards Portnoo, just before you get to Kilclooney you will see the Dolmen to your right in a field. Park your car at the Dolmen Centre (Eco-Tourism Centre, see tip) and walk over to Kilclooney Church. to the left of it, there is a path in the grass that will lead you up to...
1 Review Fintown.....is a village tucked away in the central mountain area of the Blue Stack Mts. It is remote to say the least. Sheep herding industry is concentrated here and also forest restoration. A couple of lumber mills. Lough Finn is a lovely lake.............as also Lough Muck, which is where we...
Slieve League and Bunglass Cliffs
ladyanne Says: If you love to walk, hike or climb you must take the time to visit the Slieve League Mountain and Bunglass Cliffs. Between Teelin and Meenavean on R263, you will see a sign. You must go through a gate that you have to open and close because it is part of a shepherd's sheep...
Rathmullen & Ramelton, Lough Swilly, Donegal
ladyanne Says: This is an area that is very easy to miss, and should be concidered when planning a visit to Donegal County.It is full of history and very lovely. Set apart by distance as is Inishowen Peninsula, this area is on the Fanad Peninsula just above Letterkenny. I enjoyed it very...
lee.evelyn Says: Just a few miles outside Glenties on the road to Dungloe there is a signpost on your left for "Bonny Glen" this is also known as Kilclooney Wood. A hidden lake amidst forest. It takes about 20 minutes to walk around the lake.I you feel like a longer walk, carry on straight...
globetrott Says: The county of Donegal, in the very north-west of Ireland, is mostly overseen by lots of travellers, and in many cases they confuse the town of Donegal with the county of Donegal On my picture : Donegal castle - in the very centre of Donegal - town . You may enter the park...
Grianan of Aileach / Grianan of Ailiech
globetrott Says: This is the entrance of Grianan of Aileach as it looks today. The palace was destroyed around the year 1000 AD by king Brian Boru and in 1870 it was restored again by Dr.Bernard of Derry, who restored the ringfort in a way, he thought it might have been. Grianan of Aileach...
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County Donegal, Ireland - Geographically, Co. Donegal is almost completely cut off from the rest of the Republic. It is part of the province of Ulster but not part of Northern Ireland- as some people sometimes mistakingly...
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Q: Hi im coming to Donegal in Marh this year and need to find quickest/cheapest way to get there from England north yorks. I can get...
A: I would fly into Derry and hire from there,(possibly a small charge to take the car over the border by a couple of the rental companies). Donegal Airport is strictly...
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Geographically, Co. Donegal is almost completely cut off from the rest of the Republic. It is part of the province of Ulster but not part of Northern Ireland- as some people sometimes mistakingly...
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Donegal - mostly overseen by tourists
I've got some interesting experiences in Donegal. I'd love to share with you the 9 tips I've written, the 12 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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donegal is a pleasant market town about 60 miles southwest of derry/ londonderry on N15. the name donegal means fort of the foreigners due to a viking outpost that was once there. in the center of the...
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Donegal - Fort of the strangers
Donegal is a nice, small town of 2.5 thousand inhabitants on the Eske River in County Donegal, the north-western part of Ireland. The town is set in a valley girdled by Barnesmore Mountains and...
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