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Make a Break for Donegal

County Donegal, Ireland

Getting active in Donegal, Ireland's most northerly county, is a wonderfully fulfilling experience. Donegal's abundance of Waymarked Trails, local walks, mountain paths, rivers, lakes and beaches provide the backdrop for any activity holiday.

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'Putt' Donegal on Your Staycation List

#GolfDonegal

Discover Donegal as a world-class golfing destination with its rich tradition of golfing and the diversity of courses across the county. Donegal offers a complete golfing experience for golfers of all abilities.

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Outdoor Dining in Donegal

As outdoor dining has reopened on June 7th, we bring this handy list of outdoor dining places across Donegal to you.

Make A Break For Donegal

The Donegal Guide is a handy digital guidebook packed with information and tips. It will help you decide where to go, what to do and where to stay. For now stay safe and keep the dream alive!

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Fill Your Heart With Donegal

While the Covid-19 pandemic remains ever present in our lives, it is important that we continue to support our tourism and hospitality sector, while doing so in a safe and responsible way and adhering to the latest Government advice. For those people planning a future visit, County Donegal will be waiting to welcome you. The Wild Atlantic Way with its rugged coastline, breathtaking scenery and fantastic cultural experiences is the ideal choice for a holiday. Enjoy browsing our website for inspiration for your future holiday!

Your quick guide to the changes

What you can do in June - from 2 June accommodation services including hotels, B&Bs, self-catering and hostels can reopen. Services including leisure facilities, indoor restaurant and bar services must be restricted to overnight guests/residents only.

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Free Donegal Online Guide

Accommodation, activities and the must-see attractions along the way – all in one handy online publication. When the time is right, keep Donegal in sight!

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Donegal - Your Wild Atlantic Way Starts Here

Donegal Tourism Brochure 2020/21

This 64-page brochure beautifully captures many images that display the diversity and majesty of Donegal. It sets out an array of activities, places of interest and services that are available to potential visitors.

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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.

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Take a Walk on Donegal's Wild Side

Walking and Hiking

Pull on a pair of walking boots, point yourself in any direction you like and feel the wilderness speak to you. Enjoy the incredible landscape and the natural beauty that our county has to offer.

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Festivals & Events in Donegal

*All Festivals and Events are subject to Government guidelines at present time.

Colmcille 1500

1500 years ago, one of Ireland’s most famous sons was born in Gartan, Co. Donegal. With strong roots in the North West of Ireland, Colmcille (or St. Columba) went on to blaze a trail of cultural and social change around the world. He became one of Ireland’s three patron saints, the patron saint of Derry and his influence extends to this day.

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Earagail Arts Festival 2021

EAF programme for 2021, in their 33rd year, aims to safely and securely bring everyone together once again to celebrate great art and Irish culture, with a hybrid programme of online and live performances for us all to enjoy, participate in and engage with at home and in person.

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Festival and Events

Colmcille 1500

Mon 26 April 2021
Gartan

St. Colmcille, also known as St. Columba, is one of Ireland's patron saints, a distinction that he s…

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Earagail Arts Festival

Sun 04 July 2021
Letterkenny

4th - 25th July 2021 Earagail Arts Festival unveils 2021 Line-up Donegal’s premier summer even…

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Ceol na Coille Summer School of Irish Traditional Music 2021

Mon 12 July 2021
Letterkenny

12th-16th July 2021, Letterkenny The Summer School will be our 10th anniversary year and with an …

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Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival

Thu 29 July 2021
Ballyshannon

29th July - 1st August 2021, Virtual Event The 44th Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music virt…

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Greencastle Regatta

Thu 05 August 2021
Greencastle

2020 Event Cancelled New 2021 date: 5th - 8th August It is with heavy heart, that in the inter…

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Quadrathon Challenge (Extreme North)

Thu 12 August 2021
Moville

QUADRATHON 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS AND IN THE INTEREST OF KEEPING OUR R…

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Fomhair Festival

Fri 22 October 2021
Gweedore

22nd - 31st October 2021 - Fomhair Festival will feature a series of large and small music and comed…

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Atlantic Irish Fest

Sat 22 January 2022
Bundoran

22 - 26 January 2022 - Bundoran The Northwest of Ireland has long been celebrated for its unique …

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Rory Gallagher International Festival

Thu 02 June 2022
Ballyshannon

2nd - 5th June 2022, Ballyshannon Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival will return in 20…

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Activities in Donegal

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Newmills Corn & Flax Mills

Letterkenny

The oldest surviving building here is said to be 400 years old. Indeed, the whole complex is an inte…

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Glencolmcille Folk Village

Glencolmcille

The Glencolmcille Folk Village is built in the form of a village in which each house is an exact rep…

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Cluain na dTor Nursery Garden

Falcarragh

This is Donegal`s tropical garden, inspired and boldly experimental! Seamus is a keen plantsman, his…

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Iosas Centre & Celtic Prayer Garden

Muff

The IOSAS Centre is the Visitors Centre for the Celtic Prayer Garden. A DVD about the Celtic Prayer …

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Bruckless House Gardens

Bruckles

Bruckless House, the home the Evans family, is an attractive 18th century Classical house. Listed na…

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Sliabh Liag Distillery

Carrick

Sliabh Liag Distillery is a family owned craft gin distillery and the first in Donegal for over 175 …

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Inishshowen Surf School

Buncrana

Inishowen is Donegal and Northern Irelands most northern point and has some of the most consistent w…

Cycling & Biking

Ballyshannon Cycle Hub Loop 2

Ballyshannon

Ballyshannon is part of the long distance North West Cycle Trail which goes through the counties of …

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Donegal Holidays

Carrigart

Welcome to DonegalHolidays.ie If you long to get away from it all, then Donegal is the perfect spot…

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Mulroy Drive - Walking & Cycling Routes

Milford

The Mulroy Drive Walking and Cycling Routes are based on a series of back roads that lead on the mai…

Arts & Crafts

Inishowen Bogwood Sculptures

Culdaff

These sculptures, uniquely crafted by Mary Doherty, allow individuals a unique opportunity to view r…

Walking & Hiking

Inishowen Head Loop

Greencastle

The ancient territory (The Land of the O Doherty’s), of County Donegal is the most northerly part of…

Cookery & Crafts

Souls Gaze Studio

Malin Head

Souls Gaze Studio - fine art and crafts made in Malin Head; Carnmalin, Malin Head, Inishowen wee she…

Visitor Centre

Triona Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre

Ardara

Nestled along the Wild Atlantic Way in the picturesque town of Ardara - one of the five designated h…

Ancient & Historic Sites

Eco Atlantic Adventures- Doe Castle Invasion

Creeslough

Doe Castle Kayak Invasion Doe Castle sits on the waterline of Sheephaven Bay on The Wild Atlantic…

Family Fun

Inch Wildfowl Reserve Park

Burt

Each winter the site hosts thousands of migratory birds including geese, swans, ducks and other wade…

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Accommodation

We have a huge range of quality accommodation to suit your taste and budget, from the traditional Irish Bed & Breakfast to the luxury of well appointed Donegal Hotels.

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#GoVisitDonegal

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Visitor Information

There are loads of ways to get around County Donegal. You can hire a car and explore at your own leisure, or take one of the many coach tours on offer. For the more adventurous, why not hire a bike from one of our Cycle Tour specialists. Whatever you decide, be sure to do it with a smile on your face.