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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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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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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!

#BuyDonegal is back!

#BuyDonegal is an opportunity for us all to highlight the fantastic range of Donegal products and services (brands) available to buy.

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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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Frances Browne Literary Festival

The Inaugural Frances Browne Literary Festival will take place in Ballybofey and Stranorlar on the 7th-9th of October. This one-of-a-kind festival will feature celebrated writers, theatre, poetry workshops, book launches, live music and a fun-filled Children’s day!

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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

The Abbey Sessions

Tue 19 October 2021
Ballyshannon

The Abbey Arts Centre, in association with Donegal County Council, is delighted to present a series …

Festival and Events

Fomhair Festival

Fri 22 October 2021
Gweedore

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

Festival and Events

May Your Evening Be Full Of Surpises

Fri 29 October 2021
Buncrana

29th & 30th October- Donegal County Council invites you to Immerse yourself in an authentic Hallowee…

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Allingham Arts Festival

Wed 03 November 2021
Ballyshannon

3rd - 7th November 2021 This year's festival will feature in person events, along with a number o…

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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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Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival

Fri 17 June 2022
Bundoran

17th - 19th June 2022, Bundoran 3 day summer festival of music, surf, sport and partying by the b…

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Earagail Arts Festival

Sat 09 July 2022
Letterkenny

9th - 24th July 2022, Countywide Donegal’s Premier Summer Festival on the Wild Atlantic Way. E…

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Activities in Donegal

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…

Activities

Cluain na dTor Nursery Garden

Falcarragh

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

Activities

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

Iosas Centre & Celtic Prayer Garden

Muff

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

Parks & Gardens

Donegal Garden Trail: Glenveagh Castle Gardens

Churchill

This is the great garden of Donegal, much visited and yet unspoiled since it is reached by shuttle b…

Tours & Sightseeing

Unique Ascent

Falcarragh

At Unique Ascent we provide a range of unique guiding and instructional packages tailored to take yo…

Walking & Hiking

Burtonport Loops - Lúb Chroicheach Mhór

Burtonport

This walk takes you on minor roads and surfaced track along a scenic stretch of the old Burtonport r…

Golf

Buncrana Golf Club

Buncrana

The Buncrana Golf Club is located on the entrance to Buncrana and 200 metres from the Tourist Inform…

Tours & Sightseeing

Travel Donegal - Cathedral Quarter Walking Tours

Letterkenny

Our experienced Tour Guides will take you on a short walk (some uphill) informing you of incredible …

Parks & Gardens

Donegal Garden Trail: Cranny Garden

Inver

Set on two acres with amazing views of the Eany river. A mixture of woodland bordering a pond with b…

Traditional Music

Donegal Trad Trail

Donegal Town

Enjoy a night of Traditional Irish Music, Song and dance in the company of some of Donegals finest t…

Activities

Jaws II Watersports

Downings

In 2010 Jaws Watersports expanded to Downings with the opening of ’Jaws II’ , in partnership with lo…

Family Fun

Spraoi agus Sport

Carndonagh

Spraoi agus Spórt is a social enterprise based in Carndonagh, Inishowen providing excellent social, …

Parks & Gardens

Donegal Garden Trail: Cluain na dTor Seaside Garden

Falcarragh

This is Donegal’s tropical garden, inspirational and boldly experimental! This garden also specialis…

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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.