Activities in Donegal

Come visit our beautiful pottery shop and studio at the Craft Village in Donegal Town. Kevin makes unique one-off handmade pottery, from beakers, large platters, coffee and whiskey vessels to name a few. He has studied art and design with a Masters from The Royal college of Art in London. And a Master Craftsperson from the Craft Council of Ireland.

Kayak Island Hop & Picnic Experience with Eco Atlantic Adventures Discover the beauty of Mulroy Bay with the Kayak Island Hop & Picnic Experience from Eco Atlantic Adventures—a unique, eco-friendly activity that combines adventure, nature, and relaxation. This guided kayaking tour is designed for those seeking an immersive coastal experience while exploring hidden islands, sheltered bays, and p…

Wild Atlantic Way Adventures is located in Clonmany, in magical Inishowen, North Donegal, full of heritage and culture. This is the home of Ireland`s most northerly point - Malin Head and it is here you will find the Ireland you have always dreamt of. At Wild Atlantic Way Adventures they combine adventure with learning, merge languages with fun, history with the environment, to enhance education.…

Gáinne Mór Alpacas is situated in the beautiful area of Sheephaven Bay, Downings, Co. Donegal. We offer alpacas walks on our farmland and farm visits by appointment. You can take one of our gorgeous boys for a walk lasting approximately 90 minutes on our farmland. The nature of the Alpaca is gentle and curious, making walking with Alpacas enjoyable and entertaining with their quirky individual cha…

ATLANTIC COASTAL CRUISES is a new venture, locally owned and a family-run business set up in 2019. The beautiful coastal town of Killybegs has been predominantly a commercial fishing town but with the rise in popularity of the Wild Atlantic Way, the influx of passing tourists has been noticed and this led to an offering of this maritime experience. Our boat, the Sliabh Liag Allure, is a strong N…

CARA Organic Spa at Lough Eske Castle in Donegal, Ireland is your escape to a world of well-deserved pampering and natural, restorative therapies. Situated in the castle garden, the refreshing, peaceful setting is reflected in the buildings natural sandstone and rich wood floor features. Our skillful and caring staff places you as top priority. Here, the concept of the traditional spa treatment…

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…

Sea kayaking Donegal run full day and half day sit in sea kayak tours to remote Donegal coastline and Islands. We are a registered sea kayak provider with both Canoeing Ireland and British Canoeing the sports Governing bodies. We use single sit in sea kayaks for our tours. We are also a sea kayak training provider for Donegal. Participants would need to have a strong desire to explore and be cha…

Childrens Indoor Fun Park - Large Play System with Ball Pool, Dodgems, Bumper Boats, Carousel, Shooting Gallery, Small Cars, Shop, Nibblers Cafe, etc.

A coastal walk against the backdrop of one of Donegals iconic landmarks - Bloody Foreland. The route is signposted as part of the Bealach na Gaeltachta - Slí an Earagail. The terrain mainly consists of a quiet road, bog road and rough track. It is a moderate walk, although there is no climbing involved, the route underfoot can be rough in places and sections of the walk can feel remote, particu…

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 …

A fifth-generation hand weaver, Denis Mulhern, had a strong desire to ensure that the tradition of handweaving was maintained and preserved. Ten years after the collapse of the local tweed industry, he started a small bespoke tweed company called “Triona” from the front room of the family home. Our Flagship store has provided those who have an appreciation for authentic Irish crafts and design …

This is Donegal’s tropical garden, inspirational and boldly experimental! This garden also specialises in plants tolerant of seaside conditions. ‘Cluain na dTor’ meaning “meadow of the shrubs” - an apt place-name - shrubs as shelter and as ornamentals populate this garden with surrounding natural wildflower meadows. Twenty years in the making, a wonderfully eclectic mix of individual specimens ar…

The Milford Slí na Sláinte is 3.7km in length and starts at the Diamond, at the top of the town. To follow the route, continue downhill along the main street, crossing the bridge over Maggie’s Burn. Continue onto the Ramelton road and then turn left onto the Fanad bypass road. Continue for well over 1.5 kilometers to the ‘Lough Road’ junction (recognised by the white stone edging). Turn left again…

We have a beautiful selection of Original Paintings and Prints on display. We provide a very professional Bespoke Picture Framing Service and also stock Handmade Jewellery by Northern Lights Glass.

The Downings Bay Hotel is happy to provide complimentary admission to our near-by state of the art Leisure Centre and Gym for all hotel guests. This facility is a few minutes drive from the hotel. It is finished to the highest standards and is open all year round. An image labelled Swimming pool Facilities include: 20m heated pool Kids pool Sauna Steam room Jacuzzi Fully equipped gym …

Drummonaghan Trail - This site is adjacent to the heritage town of Rathmelton. The town dates back to the early 17th century. The area was noted for flax growing which supported a thriving linen industry. In the 18th and early 19th centuries there was extensive trade between Rathmelton and the New World. The site provides a pleasant walk through both coniferous and broadleaf plantations. Along the…

Award Winning Spa comprising of Thermal Spa, Relaxation Room and Outdoor Canadian Hot Tub offering a wide range of Spa, Hair and Beauty Treatments executed by our highly skilled team. The thermal Suite is an area with a wide variety of experiences designed to sooth and balance but at the same time detoxify the body and invigorate the senses. The thermal suite experience includes the Hydro Vitali…

Pleasant walk through bogland & heather offering great views of Muckish Mountain & the vast expanse of bogland in the shadow of this iconic mountain. Walking is largely on level rough surfaced tracks with some sections of rougher bog paths which could be wet at times,Much of the walk is along the old track path of the historic Burtonport rail line passing alongside Lough Achair and offering dist…

We do regular boat tours from Teelin Pier to Sliabh Liag Cliffs We are based at Teelin Pier about 20km west of Killybegs Eircode F94Y9FE Sliabh Liag Boat Tours are running regular sight seeing boat trips to Sliabh Liag Cliffs from Teelin since 1995. We sail at 10.00 12.00 14.00 16.00 and 18.00 so we will find a sailing time to suit your schedule We have 4 boats each offering 12 place…