Activities in Donegal

A Painter/Printmaker, she teaches workshops at her Hill Farm studio in beautiful Gweedore. She lives on a small Hill Sheep Farm with stunning views of Aranmore Island and surrounding area. Workshops are facillitated from one day to one week and on a one to one basis.

The Award Winning Donegal Railway Museum is considered one of the county’s hidden gems and is located just 300 metres from Donegal Town Centre. It is an all-weather attraction and the only attraction in Donegal Town open throughout the entire year Donegal had the largest narrow-gauge railway network in these Isles, and uniquely, amongst steam engines and railcars, operated one of the first railwa…

At the Falcarragh Visitor Centre, you can immerse yourself in the lives of our rural ancestors from Falcarragh and its surrounding region. The Centre, which contains a Coffee Shop, Craft Shop and Tourist Information Desk, is housed in an ex-R.I.C. barracks. Permanent exhibits of the history and culture of the barracks are on display. The Centre is open all year round.

Castleview Equestrian is a family run farm located in Loughros Point approximately 2 miles from the heritage town of Ardara. We offer you a unique opportunity to discover some of the most breathtaking scenery in South West Donegal on horseback

Enjoy a night of Traditional Irish Music, Song and dance in the company of some of Donegals finest traditional musicians. Our Trad Trail bus operates 6 nights a week (ex Saturday) from May to October, leaving the Tourist Information Offices on the Quay in Donegal Town at 9pm (returning approx midnight), bringing you to the towns of Ardara, Dunkineely and Glenties (depending on what night the se…

Spend the weekend walking the beautiful hills of Donegal with in-residence host and well known award winning Mt Everest and K2 mountaineer Jason Black. The weekends are filled with fun, great food, indulging treats and designed for beginners to the outdoors to advanced enthusiasts looking for new walking trails and adventure. Bookings per weekend are reserved for small private groups of 6 perso…

Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of Co. Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness which includes the Castle and Gardens. At the centre of the Park on the edge of Lough Veagh is Glenveagh Castle, a late 19th century castellated mansion, built as a hunting lodge.

Established in 1990 by the Fitzgerald Family, Surfworld is an all-in-one surf shop and surf school in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, Ireland! The feel of a locally owned, grass roots and all core surf retailer still holds pride and place in our store. The main surf shop, surf school and discount surf shop are located on the Main Street in the heart of Bundoran, but they also have a surf shop in Str…

Feel Free Kayaking takes people on guided kayaking tours of Mulroy Bay and Ballymastocker Bay in Portsalon. We also do trips on Lough Swilly from Scraggy Bay Glenvar. We are an experienced team and we are all certified kayaking instructors that will take you on an amazing kayaking trip in any of the locations we operate in.

One of Irelands oldest golfclubs. A unique 9 hole course with beautiful beaches and Martello fort.

A very remarkable traditional walled garden associated with a 1742 country house. Many wonderful gardens are to be found within one large walled area (2 acres), rich collections of ericaceous plants, early 20th century terraced rose beds and a towering Redwood stands sentinel towards the centre with paths radiating from it. Imaginative use of plants over arches, traditional fruit and vegetables…

TurfnSurf Lodge & Surf School Bundoran provides beginner surf lessons, sea kayak tours and Blo-karting from our Bundoran. Skilled and experienced instructors can bring you to the next level of surfing. The next level can be just a step up from beginner through to polishing off the advanced surfer. The instructors at TurfnSurf can help you achieve all these goals and much more. Turf n Surf are one …

Inishowen Quad Safari & Lazer Wars is a family runned business, on the outskirts of Buncrana. We are located overlooking the beautiful Lough Swilly at one side and Windmills on the other. We have x6 90cc Honda quads-for 10-16yrs, and x11 250cc Honda quads for 16yrs +. We have four different tracks for the quad bikes, depending on the level of experience. This is good for most weather conditions (e…

Welcome to The Bike Mobile and thanks for checking us out. We are a mobile bicycle hire service based in Ballybofey but servicing the northwest. As the name suggests, we deliver the bikes to you. We have a fleet of brand new kids, hybrid and electric bikes ready for you to explore everything that our beautiful county has to offer. Why not give us a call or fill out the form on our website and we'l…

FAMILY KAYAKING TRIP Suitable for beginners you will go on a fun filled family activity with a difference, We will be meet at a prearranged meeting spot where we will get you sorted out with required equipment. Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets supplied as required This will be followed by a safety chat and on land instruction. Then we will get on the kayaks and get everyone comfortable w…

Discover the beauty of the great Arranmore Island and the smaller islands around it! The numerous offshore islands are havens of peacefulness and tranquillity where nature and wildlife prosper without interruption. Cliffs, beaches, rocky outcrops, sea stacks, sea caves provide perfect habitats for marine life as well as superb photographic opportunities for visitors. - Take a 2.5 hours boat exc…

Feeling the pinch of the mundane? Yearning for a portal to a world brimming with fantastical creatures, heroic deeds, and laughter that warms the soul? Look no further than Biddy’s O’Barnes! Every week, we weave a tapestry of wonder with our Weekly Irish Storytelling Sessions, fostering a warm and intimate atmosphere for you to connect with Irish folklore. Book tickets online, availability is limi…

Close to the coast in scenic west Donegal and surrounding a traditional farmhouse, this garden was established in 1979 in a valley on a rocky hillside surrounded by four acres of native hazel woodland with blackthorn, juniper, burnet rose, ash and oak. Native primroses, bluebells, orchids and varied ferns abound. Emphasis has been placed on the blending of nurture with nature and the provision o…

Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club (G.C.) is situated approximately halfway between Co. Sligo Golf Club at Rosses Point and the 2019 British Open Venue, Royal Portrush Golf Club, or the 2018 Irish Open Venue, Ballyliffin Golf Club. It has become one of the most admired courses in this part of the country in recent years. Ballybofey and Stranorlar G.C. is set on lush mature parkland, with tree-…

Mourne Antiques celebrates 30 years in Letterkenny this year! We are well known for our selection of antique pieces of furniture, china and decorative items - but our main attraction is the jewellery. Not only rare antique pieces, but also pre-owned and even contemporary fine jewellery including diamond engagement rings.