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Donegal History & Heritage

Explore Donegal

County Donegal possesses a wealth of built, cultural and natural heritage that can be found throughout the county. Our material heritage includes archaeological object, architectural heritage, fauna, flora, geology, heritage objects, heritage gardens.parks, inland waterways, landscapes, monuments, seascapes, shipwrecks and wildlife habitats. Our unique heritage appeals to residents of, and visitors to, County Donegal alike, so why not take some time to explore it?

Amazing Grace Country

Did you know that one of the most famous songs of all time, Amazing Grace was inspired by the near death in a storm at sea of its composer, John Newton, who finally found refuge in Lough Swilly in County Donegal?

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Heritage in Your Hinterland

County Donegal Heritage Office

A free guide to museums and heritage centres in County Donegal. In addition to the museums and heritage centres, remember that County Donegal has many more heritage sites in public and private ownership to appreciate and inspire.

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Donegal Diaspora

Make the Connection

The Donegal Diaspora project has been set up to reach out and engage with County Donegals global community, its “Pobal Domhanda”.This network is made up of people with a connection to Donegal, no matter where they may be living.

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Find Your Roots

Family History

In a county that boasts a Diaspora that has reached around the world and back again, you might find you are descended from an ancient Donegal king or a world-famous Gaelic poet. Either way, why not come and explore your family story by meeting your ancestors, visiting the place where it all began and learning a little bit more about your Donegal history.

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Donegal Historical Society

Cumann Staire agus Seanchais Dhún na nGall

The County Donegal Historical Society was founded by the late J.C.T. MacDonagh on the 20th December 1946. The objective of the Society is to preserve and record the history of the county. Since 1946 it has awakened a new interest in Donegal studies and has brought together people of different traditions and backgrounds.

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Accommodation

Discover diverse range of quality tourist accommodation in Donegal

Hostel

Tullyarvan Mill Hostel

Buncrana

Tullyarvan Mill, a 19th century renovated corn mill situated just outside the seaside town of Buncra…

Bed and Breakfast

Muldowney’s B&B

Leabgarrow

Muldowney’s Fáilte Ireland 4* Approved Bed & Breakfast, is the ideal choice for accommodation during…

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Inisean Bed & Breakfast

Dungloe

Set along the wild Atlantic Way Inisean bed and breakfast is the perfect base to explore this breath…

Self Catering

No 52 Riverside Cottage by My Donegal Escape

Clonmany

Riverside Cottage is situated in the pretty village of Clonmany on the Wild Atlantic Way. Its scenic…

Campsite/Caravan Park

Rockhill Holiday & Activity Park

Kerrykeel

Rockhill Park is located in Co. Donegal and offers you lots of choice, family stays, summer camps, i…

Hotel

McGettigan's Hotel

Letterkenny

With 82 spacious and stylishly furnished en-suite bedrooms, newly refurbished in 2020, comfort is fo…

Bed and Breakfast

Corcreggan Mill

Dunfanaghy

Corcreggan is an eclectic and quirky holiday village in dunfanaghy. A traditional cornmill has been …

Unique Accommodation

The Rusty Mackerel Bar Restaurant Accommodation

Carrick

Sleep at the foot of Sliabh Liag in our Unique 5* Accommodation. Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way …

Bed and Breakfast

Ballyvourney BnB

Donegal Town

We have decades of experience in the hospitality industry, hosting guests from all over the world in…

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Castle Murray House

Dunkineely

The idyllic setting of Castle Murray House make it the ultimate romantic backdrop for any special oc…

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