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Hidden Gems in Donegal

Explore Donegal

Donegal was voted Ireland's Hidden Gem by readers of the Independent Travel Magazine and offers a myriad of places off the beaten track waiting to be explored.

Ards Forest Park

Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

The park covers approximately 480 hectares (1200 acres) and includes a variety of habitats, among them sand dunes, beaches, salt marshes, salt water lakes, rock face and, of course, coniferous and deciduous woodlands. With such a variety of landscapes, it is possible to spend many hours exploring this wonderful park.

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Oakfield Park

Raphoe, Co. Donegal

Oakfield Park is an eighteenth century Georgian Deanery, which has won several National awards for the restoration of its gardens and buildings. Sitting in a lush landscape of parklands and mature woodlands, overlooking the distant Croaghan Mountain, the grounds include a traditional walled garden and kitchen garden. Image © Oakfield Park

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Isle of Doagh

Inishowen, Co. Donegal

Doagh Famine Village tells the story of a family and community living on the edge and how they survived and adapted from the 1840s to the present day. Image © Doagh Famine Village

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Assaranca Waterfall

Ardara, Co. Donegal

This lovely waterfall is a scenic 8 km drive or cycle from Ardara.

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Quick Guide

Discover Places to See in Donegal

Donegal Islands

Inishkerragh (Inis Caorach)

Inishkerragh Island

Inishkerragh means ‘Sheep Island’. Originally from the Irish ‘Inis’ – ‘island’ and ‘caoragh’ – ‘shee…

Leisureland, Redcastle

Redcastle

Childrens Indoor Fun Park - Large Play System with Ball Pool, Dodgems, Bumper Boats, Carousel, Shoot…

Blueflag Beaches

Carrickfinn Blue Flag Beach

Kincaslough

Carrickfinn Beach is an extensive sandy beach with sand dunes and is located close to the beautiful …

Blueflag Beaches

Narin/Portnoo Blue Flag Beach

Portnoo

Naran (Phort Nua) Blue Flag Beach Narin is a sheltered cove beach approximately 2km long on the At…

Blueflag Beaches

Killahoey Blue Flag Beach

Dunfanaghy

Killahoey Blue Flag Beach (Tra na Cille) is located close to the town of Dunfanaghy (Dun Fionnachaid…

Historic Sites

Grianán of Aileach

Burt

Grianán of Aileach (Irish: Grianán Ailigh) is probably the best known monument in Inishowen, County …

Museum

Donegal County Museum

Letterkenny

Donegal County Museum is based in a fine old stone building, which was once part of Letterkenny Work…

Historic Sites

Doe Castle

Creeslough

Doe Castle, a stronghold of the MacSweeney Clan for almost 200 years, sits on the waterline of Sheep…

Blueflag Beaches

Marble Hill Blue Flag Beach

Dunfanaghy

Marble Hill Blue Flag Beach (Cnoc an Mharmair) is located close to the village of Portnablagh (Port …

Towns & Regions

Donegal Town - Historic Town

Donegal Town

DONEGAL TOWN – Dún na nGall – Fort of the Foreigners Donegal Town is an attractive vibrant town …