Current Weather

12°C

Explore Donegal

History & Heritage

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?

Click here for details

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.

Click here for details

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.

Click here to read more

Heritage Walk Challenge - Letterkenny

'TurfHunt' App

Take a walk around the heritage sites of Letterkenny. Using your smartphone, you will have to find locations using your map and collect treasures as you go to win the game!

Click here for details

Heritage Week 2020 in Co. Donegal

15th - 23rd August 2020

National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council & Local Authority Heritage Officers with support from Fáilte Ireland. County Donegal has become one of the places to be during ‘Heritage Week’.Over 120 events are taking place for National Heritage Week in County Donegal from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 23, 2020 and most of them are free.

Click here for details

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.

Click here to read more

Accommodation

Discover diverse range of quality tourist accommodation in Donegal

Hotel

Beach Hotel

Downings

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

Unique Accommodation

Lough Mardal Lodge

Ballintra

Idyllic lake side glamping with self-catering yurt accommodation on the Wild Atlantic Way in South D…

Self Catering

Hidden Gem Cabin

Lettermacaward

Just a short drive from the beach, this lovely bungalow cabin is the perfect base for guests to enjo…

Self Catering

Crabsend Cottage

Annagry

Crabsend Cottage is situated in Donegal on the North West Coast of Ireland, in an area of outstandin…

Bed and Breakfast

Mevagh House B&B ***

Carrigart

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

Hotel

Lake of Shadows Hotel

Buncrana

This landmark boutique seaside hotel in the town of Buncrana has been operating for well over 30 yea…

Hostel

Slieve League Lodge

Carrick

Slieve League Lodge is a family run holiday hostel offering excellent accommodation, as well as a ba…

Self Catering

Bunbeg Holiday Homes

Bunbeg

Bunbeg Holiday Homes is a family run development of 5 Holiday Homes, with four 4 star Failte Ireland…

Hotel

McGrorys Hotel

Culdaff

Everyone who visits McGrorys claims a special affection towards one of Donegal and indeed, Irelands …

Self Catering

Teach Hughie Self Catering Cottage

Ardara

2* Failte Ireland approved self catering cottage situated in scenic countryside 4 km from the Herita…

Search Accommodation