Activities in Donegal

Postcard Perfect Photowalks - Donegal Join local photographer Emma Lou who will guide you around this stunning location while teaching you how to get the absolute best out of your smartphone camera. Once you've captured the rugged scenery (and maybe a snap of yourself!) we'll retreat to the resort cafe for a cuppa and a scone while you edit and upload your favourite photo to our website to creat…

Donegal Designer Makers are a group of craftworkers and designers who have joined together to promote our work to the public and visitors in Donegal. They cover a wide variety of craft work including Jewellery, pottery, textile design, paper-craft, wood-turning and furniture design. In Ardara they have a beautiful Gallery and shop selling many of their members work. They also have a br…

Established in 1985 the Village is a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in Ireland. The Donegal Craft Village are a small community of skilled independent handcrafters and we invite you into our workshops to view our glass, hand-woven textiles, painting, jewellery, printmaking and handmade felt art. Situated 2km outside Donegal Town on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Craft Village is also home t…

No matter what age you are, who doesn’t love a campfire in the woods? With our fun and family friendly bushcraft sessions you can enjoy getting back to nature, learning some new skills and making some lasting memories. Learn how to get a fire going safely in the woods using some basic materials, construct a simple tarp shelter, filter water and of course no campfire would be complete without to…

The beautiful beach is one of the the best places in Ireland and even Europe to learn to surf, With the perfect combination of medium sized rolling waves & spectacular surroundings it is also one of the most stunning places to surf. At ‘Rossnowlagh Surf School’ we take pride in our fun and professional approach.Our surf instructors are accredited with the Irish Surfing Association Surfing qualific…

Following Europes mighty western border, the Atlantic Coast Route combines for around 9,100km the majestic fjords of Norway, the wild Irish coastline and the sun-Kissed beaches of Portugal. The Route starts at the village of Newtowncunningham in County Donegal, Ireland. From here the route is signposted for almost 200km on quiet rural roads, to Donegal Town. The route then joins the North West Cyc…

The Inis Eoghain Cycleway is a 55km loop connecting The River Foyle in County Londonderry to Lough Swilly in Donegal. More than one third of the route is traffic free passing along the Foyle Valley, close to the heart of Derry City and continuing under the spectacular Foyle Bridge before heading through Ballyarnett Country Park. Once at the city limits, the route begins to climb to An Grianán …

Saoire Mara Charters provides charter boat hire with a qualified skipper for Deep Sea Angling and Coastal & Island Cruises. Deep Sea Angling on board Caitlin Marie offers an excellent experience for the sea angler as there are many species available just a short distance from the harbour and many angling enthusiasts return annually to Kincasslagh from all corners of Ireland and Europe. If y…

Based in the heritage town of Ardara, the Donegal School of Traditional Irish Music run weekend and week long courses to suit all levels of musicians in all instruments from June to September. With nightly sessions in the local bars and the numerous tourist attractions nearby, you are guaranteed to have a fun filled, educational, cultural and, never to be forgotten, Donegal experience.

Ireland by Bike is a family business, based in the village of Carrick, at the foot of Sliabh Liag in County Donegal. The business was founded in 2010 by the local Gallagher family. The company has gained a reputation for providing first class self-guided cycling and walking holidays along the Wild Atlantic Way and on the Donegal Highlands. We now offer a full range of cycling and walking holida…

If you are interested in horse riding in Donegal then the friendly team at Tullagh Bay Equestrian Centre are on hand to provide a range of equestrian activities in a fun and safe environment with top class facilities. They have a large selection of horses and ponies for you to get to know and choose from when booking a lesson or for trekking. Tullagh Bay Equestrian Centre is located on Inishowen…

Julie Griffiths, Sue Morris, Noel Brady, Brendan Farren, Kevin Harkin, Catherine Ellis and Kate McSharry present work throughout the site at Fort Dunree in response to Turas, exploring journeys of connection; connecting through creativity. Morris’ work at Fort Dunree is a site-responsive installation located in one of the pillboxes, or lookout posts, perched on the headland looking out to the A…

Built by the O\Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske, the Castle has extensive 17th century additions by Sir Basil Brooke. The Castle is furnished throughout and includes Persian rugs and French tapestries. Information panels chronicle the history of the Castle owners from the O\Donnell chieftains to the Brooke family. Limited access for people with disabilities to the groun…

The garden surrounds my once derelict small house and one sees an aspect of it from every room. There are perennial flower borders and grassy paths lead to the various features. There are seats and picnic tables. Paths run through the woodland which is full of spring flowers. Groups of children are very welcome. A summer house provides shelter in case of rain.

This looping 202 mile cycle route is a perfect slice of Ireland. Rugged beauty, ocean battered coasts and deserted mountain landscapes are all punctuated with warm, welcoming people. This trail travels through a wide variety of scenic landscapes, utilising quiet country roads with some traffic-free sections, mostly in urban areas. The route enjoys dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean passing throu…

Kayaking around Fanad Light House on The Wild Atlantic Way Donegal. Kayak to The Great Pollad Arch Fanad and enjoy lunch at the Magnificent 7 Arches. Enjoy the final paddle to the Portsalon Caves on the rising tide. The most unique Kayaking Donegal has to offer, truly a costal play ground, with breath taking scenery, caves, arches, sea stacks and sea cliffs. There is always the possibility of …

Ghost Ship Sea Kayak Tour Kayaking out along Ballymastocker Bay, spotting for Wild Bird Colonies, Seals and possibly Dolphins, while taking in the Sea Cliffs and Caves towards Knockalla Fort, a large defendable fort built during World War 1. But more astonishing than the Giant Sea Cliff, hidden in plain sight from all but the sea, a full-size Ghost Ship in a Cave. The 15 Meter Horizon Fishing…

Built in the early 19th century for the Church of Ireland Rector, St. Columb’s overlooks the shores of Lough Gartan. The house and grounds were transformed into a haven of artistic beauty by the late Derek Hill who planted many rare and unusual trees and shrubs. Hill was assisted by James Russell of Sunningdale Nurseries “ Russell and myself aimed to accentuate simply the natural formation of …

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…

Carty’s Land and Sea sports is a newly opened hunting and fishing store in Bundoran, Co Donegal. No matter what type of sport you enjoy you will find it nearby, whether game fishing on the Drowes, Bunduff river, Erne Estuary or one of the many lakes locally, sea fishing from Shore or Boat in Donegal Bay, or coarse fishing on the nearby Erne Lakes. Land and Sea Sports offers a great family run…