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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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Outdoor Dining in Donegal

As outdoor dining has reopened on June 7th, we bring this handy list of over 140 outdoor dining places across Donegal to you.

Keep Discovering Donegal

This great county encapsulates everything that's magical about the Wild Atlantic Way. Discover where to you go, what to do and where to stay. Plan your trip to Donegal today! This digital brochure is brought to you by Donegal County Council's Tourism Unit, Go Visit Donegal and Fáilte Ireland.

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#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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Latest News from Donegal

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. Bars, cafes and restaurants - outdoor services permitted with protective measures in place.

Public health measures in place right now

Free Donegal Online Guide

Accommodation, activities and the must-see attractions along the way – all in one handy online publication. Plan your trip to Donegal today!

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Scenic Driving Routes in Donegal

Donegal Scenic Driving Routes

6 spectacular scenic routes, which provide you with endless ideas to explore our beautiful county.

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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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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…

Festival and Events

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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Summer Donegal Town 5k and 10k

Sun 08 August 2021
Donegal Town

Sun, 8th August 2021, Donegal Town Welcome back Road Racing in South Donegal! The Summer Doneg…

Festival and Events

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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Inishowen Walking Festival

Fri 10 September 2021
Buncrana

10th - 12th September 2021, Various Locations in Inishowen, Co. Donegal As part of the Colmcille …

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Donegal East Half & Three Quarter Marathon

Sun 26 September 2021
Ballybofey

26th September 2021, Ballybofey Excel Sports will host the scheduled Half & 3/4 Marathon events; …

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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 …

Festival and Events

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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Glencolmcille Folk Village

Glencolmcille

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

Activities

Bruckless House Gardens

Bruckles

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

Activities

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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Cluain na dTor Nursery Garden

Falcarragh

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

Activities

Iosas Centre & Celtic Prayer Garden

Muff

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

Arts & Crafts

Donegal Copper Craft

Gortahork

Donegal Copper Craft is teaming up with Teac Jack Glassagh and going to be holding some workshops wh…

Activities

Golden Oldies Self Drive Classics

Killybegs

Make a dream come true or take a trip down memory lane and treat yourself or someone you love to a d…

Family Fun

Kilcar Tourism - Festivals & Events 2018

Kilcar

Festivals & Events 2018 Kilcar is the gateway to the Donegal Gaeltacht, situated between mountain a…

Shopping

Hanna Hats of Donegal Ltd

Donegal Town

In 1924 David Hanna Snr established a tailoring company in Donegal, on Ireland’s Northwest coast. Ha…

Cookery & Crafts

Souls Gaze Studio

Malin Head

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

Activities

Bundoran Adventure Park

Bundoran

Great family adventure Park for young and old. Funfair Rides,Adventure Golf,Go-Karting, Amusement Ar…

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…

Arts & Crafts

Rita Wilson Photography Gallery

Downings

Photography Gallery of local images from the Fanad and Rosguill Peninsula. The gallery is located in…

Walking & Hiking

Doochary - Fintown

Fintown

Doochary - Fintown - This spectacular walk, which is a section of Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Wa…

Shopping

The Art House

Dunfanaghy

An exhibition of works inspired by travels in southern Africa but mainly based on his experiences wi…

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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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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.