Things to do in Donegal

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The top 23 attractions in Donegal

Historical Monuments in Buncrana

Grianan of Aileach

It is a stone fort with an amphitheater, near the top of Mount Grianán, which is roughly 18 km south of Buncrana. The sand may res

Nature Reserves in Clonmany

Glenevin Waterfall Park

If you're looking for a calm place, with nothing and nobody around, you can't ignore Glenevin natural park. It is in the village o

Nature Reserves in Donegal

Glenveagh National Park

This is the second largest national park in Ireland, mostly people just go to visit the castle, however I recommend to go and take

Beaches in Donegal

Glenbay Beach

The beaches were never overcrowded even on the day that we had some sunshine, where there were only a few groups of people, and I

Abbeys in Donegal

Abbey of the Four Masters

This is one of the most important abbeys that can be found in Ireland, despite it being in ruins. It's location is next to a river

Gardens in Donegal

Exotic Gardens

From as far as South America, Australia, Japan and China we can find exotic species. The are divided by region or various gardens

Of Cultural Interest in Killybegs

Slieve League

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Cemeteries in Donegal

Glencolumbkille Cemetery

Across from the tourist office is where you can find this pretty village cemetery, with typical striking Gaelic crosses. I've alwa

Churches in Donegal

Donegal Church

Facing the town's castle, which is the main attraction in Donegal, I was really struck by the facade of the Church of England. Aft

Castles in Donegal

Glenveagh Castle

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This lovely Scottish style castile is situated near the lake of the stunning National Park landscape. The cost is 5 euros to have

Museums in Donegal

Glencolmcille Folk Village

This museum that recreates the different periods in Ireland's history, in a set of eight typical Irish village houses with thatche

Castles in Donegal

Donegal Castle

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Of Cultural Interest in Carndonagh

Malin Head

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Churches in Donegal

St. Patrick's Church

This church is striking, both because of the reddish color of the stone and because of the stone-like, slim bell tower. I can assu

Beaches in Buncrana

Crana Beach

A beach to lose yourself, where the sun seems to set fire to the water and fill it with warm colors in the always cold Irish atmos

Harbors in Greencastle

Puerto Pesquero de Greencastle

Beaches in Dunfanaghy

Dunfanaghy Beach

Beaches in Donegal

Ballymastocker

The most popular destinations

Donegal (city)

Buncrana

Killybegs

Carndonagh

Dunfanaghy