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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

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Hidden Gem Donegal Accommodation

Burtonport

A beautiful holiday apartment on the unspoilt golden coastline of Donegals Wild Atlantic Way in Irel…

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Beach Hotel

Downings

Situated on the famous Altantic Drive along the Wild Atlantic and overlooking Sheephaven Bay, Beach …

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Teac Chondai Thatch Cottage

Loughanure

Teac Chondai Thatched Cottage on Wild Atlantic Way is traditional Donegal thatched cottage located i…

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Donegal Thatched Cottage

Annagry

Donegal home accommodation on Wild Atlantic Way – a traditional Donegal thatched cottage located in …

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Esker house

Donegal Town

Set in Donegal, 250 m from the town centre, this apartment features free WiFi. Guests benefit from p…

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Mevagh House B&B ***

Carrigart

Mevagh house is a new purpose built, four bedroom, family run Bed and Breakfast Accommodation. We ar…

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Ballyraine Self Catering

Letterkenny

Ballyraine Campus provide budget self catering two and three bedroom apartments during the summer mo…

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Downings Bay Hotel

Downings

The Downings Bay Hotel is a 3* family run hotel, with 40 luxurious ensuite bedrooms, situated in the…

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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…

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