tourist attractions donegal

Located in the heart of South Donegal the Blue Stack Mountains contain several lofty peaks. All around the scenery is magnificent. Tumbling streams, waterfalls and rugged exhilarating scenery abound....

Here within a late 19th century setting in a rugged and remote mountain valley, Henry Mc Ilhenny from Philadelphia created one of the most celebrated gardens in Ireland.
Woodland gardens and pleasure grounds, an Italian terrace with antique sculpture and terracotta pots, all these different themes have been skillfully interwoven against the wild and beautiful Donegal landscape.
Glenveagh National Park Visitor Centre, which is located at the end of Lough Veagh near the edge of...

Lough Anure is scenically situated in the north-east of Dungloe. This is a very popular boating and sea-angling centre. The Lough flows into sea trough the River Crolly....

Just off the R259 a small bridge will allow access to Cruit Island. The island hosts a nine-hole golf course. Whether or not you play golf a trip to the island is highly recommended. The wild bog and reed beds are a haven for wildlife and the views of the bay, particularly the cliff views from the Golf Club south to Arranmore Island are memorable....

A relatively docile and short river that has its source in central south Donegal and flows to the sea at Ardara....

Donegal Castle is located in Donegal town in County Donegal in the Northwest of Ireland. The Castle is situated in the centre of the town on a rock outcrop overlooking the River Eask. It was built by one of the O'Donnell chieftains in the 15th century.
Donegal Castle was the residence of the O'Donnell Family, who were originally loyal subjects of Queen Elizabeth I. This changed when the last of the family "Red" Hugh O'Donnell, with his friend, Hugh O'Neill rebelled and fought a bloody n...

Lough Eske is a large lake found to the south of the Blue Stack Mountains. The River Eske flows from the lake entering the sea at Rossnowlagh. By the lakeshore you will see some tall gateposts. The much overgrown avenue behind the gates leads to Lough Eske Castle.

The estate was developed by the Brooke family in the 18th century, and the house that they built was a reconstruction of an earlier Jacobean building.The present ruin was built in the middle of the 19th century by Thomas...

Located in southeast Donegal and skirted by the Ulster Way, Barnesmore Gap is formed by the space between Barnesmore and Croaghconnellagh....

This island of Gaelic speakers is one 11km off the mainland and has become prominent with visitors chiefly through the remarkable folk art which is being produced here. The location of the island off the north-west coast makes it ideal for bird watchers. Other features inlcude a small, undecorated cross, a round tower and the remains of two churches, probably from the 6th century monastery said to have been founded by St Columcille. Regular Irish music sessions are held during the summer mo...

Overlooking Lough Swilly, Fort Dunree is a military museum with special emphasis on coastal artillery and the military history of the North West. It has a large display of artefacts, an audio-visual display and large coastal artillery pieces in their original location.

There is a tea and coffee shop available to visitors.

Groups can visit the museum at any time of the year by prior arrangement....