Located in the northwest corner of Ireland, Donegal is the island's northernmost county. In terms of size and area, it is the largest county in Ulster and the fourth-largest county in all of Ireland. Uniquely, County Donegal shares a small border with only one other county in the Republic of Ireland – County Leitrim.

Jan 16, 2025 · Welcome to Donegal – a county where a rugged landscape collides with heritage, history, tradition and some of Ireland’s most impressive scenery. I have been visiting Donegal since around 1992. This guide is a collection of what I think are the best things to do in Donegal, based on 20+ visits.

Donegal (/ ˌdʌnɪˈɡɔːl, ˌdɒn -, ˈdɒnɪɡɔːl / DUN-ig-AWL, DON-, DON-ig-awl; [2] Irish: Dún na nGall [ˈd̪ˠuːnˠ n̪ˠə ˈŋal̪ˠ], "fort of the foreigners") [3] is a town in County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. Although Donegal gave its name to …

Aug 27, 2024 · While the main things to do in Donegal Town are the castle and the abbey, there’s plenty on offer in ‘Dún na nGall’ – the “fort of the foreigners”. This popular tourist town (note, there’s no such thing as ‘Donegal City’!) is finely located on the River Eske at the head of picturesque Donegal Bay.

From the pretty seaside town of Dunfanaghy by the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the colourful fishing port of Killybegs near the jaw-dropping Slieve League Cliffs, Donegal mixes epic landscapes with a cosy neighbourly feel to charming effect.

Mar 16, 2024 · Donegal is known for its wild, rugged beauty, as well as Bundoran – the surfing capital of Ireland. Other sights of interest include the Slieve League Cliffs and the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route.

Oct 4, 2014 · Explore Donegal’s hidden treasures along the Wild Atlantic Way. Out at the very edge of Europe, the Wild Atlantic Way stretches for 2,500 km (1,500 miles) along Ireland’s western seaboard from Malin Head in Co. Donegal to Kinsale in Co. Cork.

Sep 1, 2023 · With jaw-dropping coastal views, countless beaches, towering cliffs, stunning mountain scenery, isolated islands and breathtaking driving routes waiting to be explored, Donegal is a dream destination for any outdoor enthusiast.

Located in the province of Ulster, County Donegal is tucked away in northwest Ireland. There’s endless things to do in Donegal, from Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head, to secret waterfalls, breath-taking beaches and much more.

Feb 2, 2025 · Donegal, most northerly county of Ireland, in the historic province of Ulster. The small village of Lifford in eastern Donegal is the county seat. Donegal is bounded on the west and north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by Lough (lake) Foyle and Northern Ireland, and on the south by Northern Ireland and the Irish county of Leitrim. The ...