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Donegal

Things to do

  1. Tory Island
    Visit the beautiful and traditional island of Tory, off the coast of Donegal and meet the last remaining King of Ireland - Patsai Dan Rodgers. The island also has it's own painting school, founded by Derek Hill where you can see the work of some local artists - including Patsai Dan. This is a day trip not to miss...
  2. Glenveagh National Park
    Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of Co. Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The Park, over 14,000 acres in extent consists of three areas. The largest of these is the former Glenveagh Estate, including most of the Derryveagh Mountains. To the west are the quartzite hills around Crocknafarragh and to the south, the peatlands of Lough Barra bog, Meenachullion and Crockastoller. The Park contains the peaks of the two highest mountains in Co. Donegal, Errigal (752m) and Slieve Snaght (683m). The steep sided valley of Glenveagh holds the 5.5km-long Lough Veagh. A fine Victorian castle surrounded by beautiful gardens is picturesquely located on the eastern shore of the lake and provides the focal point for visitors to the Park.
  3. Dolphin Watching
    To get the full benefit of any visit to Donegal Town, a trip on the Donegal Waterbus is a "must". During an 80 minute cruise that explores the history, environment and wildlife of the unique estuary of Donegal Bay, the boats skipper, Billy Bustard, gives a lively commentary on the sights of special interest, freely illustrated with his own humorous asides and anecdotes. If you're lucky, you will spot some dolphins swimming alongside the boat during the cruise.
  4. Walking Tour of Derry
    Join a scheduled guided walking tour of the historic Derry city walls. Find out about this city, both in the part during troubled times to the present peaceful times. The tour lasts for 1-½ hours.
  5. Activities
    Donegal offers you a beautiful environment for all kinds of activities… Fishing Deep Sea or Fly Fishing, Sightseeing, Dolphin spotting, Golf, Angling, Equestrian, Hiking and biking, Water sports, Scuba diving, Bird watching, Beachcombing, Photography, Art classes, Irish dancing and Poetry reading.

Events Calendar

Donegal Music Festival - Donegal Town Music Festival
Location: Donegal Town - Dún na nGall
Dates: July 2009

47th Killybegs International Sea Angling Festival
Location: Killybegs - Na Cealla Beaga
Dates: July 2009


Mary From Dungloe International Festival
Location: Dungloe - An Clochan Laith
Dates: July 2009

Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival
Location: Ballyshannon - Béal Átha Seanaidh
Dates: August 2009

The Glen River Summer Festival
Location: Donegal - Dún na nGall
Dates: August 2009

Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues Festival
Location: Dunfanaghy - Dun Fionnachaidh
Dates: September 2009

Ardara Matchmaking Weekend - Ardara Matchmaking Festival
Location: Ardara - Ard an Rátha
Dates: November 2009      

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