Activities in Donegal

I’ve managed to combine two of my passions into a successful and enjoyable tour guide experience. I love photography and I also love guiding and teaching others. Helping clients capture images and seeing them smile from ear to ear is the most satisfaction I can get. Even if you’ve just purchased your first camera or you’ve been taking photos for years, I’m always very happy to answer any questi…

First established over 30 years ago in an exposed coastal location overlooking Donegal Bay. The garden falls away from the house in a series of hidden terraces with an extensive range of plants, many unusual species suited to the coastal location. Imaginative use of grasses, rich exotic planting and high quality stone-work all feature. Big pots and containers planted with specimen plants are espe…

A garden to relax in with a Celtic Theme, given over to wildlife friendly activities, but plenty for the garden enthusiast to enjoy. There is a display of medicinal plants and educational posters of native flora and fauna. A well-established Laburnum Arch is just one of many intriguing features. This 1.5 acre garden is of educational interest to children of all ages. You are sure to learn som…

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.…

A visit to Ards Forest Park will reward everyone at any time of the year. The park covers approximately 480 hectares (1200 acres) and includes a variety of habitats, among them sand dunes, beaches, salt marshes, salt water lakes, rock face and, of course, coniferous and deciduous woodlands. With such a variety of landscapes, it is possible to spend many hours exploring this wonderful park. The…

Boyce Coach Tours offers various tours to top visitor attractions throughtout Donegal.

Just 15 miles away from Letterkenny and 15 miles from Derry/Londonderry, lies Lifford, the historic capital of Donegal. The Old Courthouse was built in 1746 and was once home to some of the North Wests most wanted villains. These days its home to a visitor centre which has proved itself a firm favourite with all ages. You will have a chance to experience the life of a prisoner as you are ar…

Lovely walking tour of Slieve League. Experience paradise and learn about the cliffs, folklore and history of the area. Many people have visited and walked in this beautiful place. A Local and national Fáilte Ireland tour guide will take you to the beautiful cliffs.

McElhinneys Department Store is one of the leading independent retail stores in Ireland. Founded by John McElhinneys in 1971 who decided to bring a new shopping experience to the people of the North West of Ireland. Over the last five decades, McElhinneys have grew from a small team to an employer who employs over 200 people. The McElhinneys team are passionately committed to providing customers w…

Doochary - Fintown - This spectacular walk, which is a section of Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Way, can begin/end in either Doochary or Fintown. It takes you through some of Donegals finest woodland walking and a modest climb just north of Fintown gives spectacular views across the surrounding countryside. Distance: Approximately 9 kms Time: 3 hours Terrain: Quiet roads, bog road/rough trac…

Drumboe Multi Access - This trail follows forest tracks looping through the southern part of the forest to the western end, with the return along the river bank. It passes through some of the quieter parts of the forest with many species of trees and shrubs and there are bluebells and wild garlic in spring. There are good views of the river. In winter parts of this trail along the river may be flo…

Equestrian centre overlooking Mulroy Bay. Trekking and hacking along quiet mountain roads. Safety, quality and enjoyment guaranteed. All abilities catered for.

Come explore the breathtaking Inishowen Coastline aboard a Sea Safari RIB trip with True North Boating. We are Ireland’s most northerly Sea Safari on the coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way . During the Sea Safari, you will discover the vast rugged Northern Inishowen coastline from Culdaff towards Malin Head and may view some spectacular marine wildlife including bottlenose and common dolphins, b…

A visit to Ards Forest Park will reward everyone at any time of the year. The park covers approximately 480 hectares (1200 acres) and includes a variety of habitats, among them sand dunes, beaches, salt marshes, salt water lakes, rock face and, of course, coniferous and deciduous woodlands. With such a variety of landscapes, it is possible to spend many hours exploring this wonderful park. The…

Raw Dance Academy Hip Hop Summer School. Amazing fun activity for the whole family starting on Tuesday 3rd July 2pm-3.30pm & Thursday 5th July at The Lakeside Centre, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Donegal. Summer school will run during the summer. Summers school monthly fee €30 every Tuesday Tuesday & Thursday Time 2-3.30pm. Contact number Natalie +353 (83) 039 4841 Come down and put on your da…

Sliabh Liag Tours provide a guided shuttle bus service to the viewing point at Sliabh Liag. We offer a special service to individuals and to groups of all sizes who wish to see the cliffs. As access to the cliffs is unsuitable for coaches and large volumes of traffic. We run a guided shuttle bus service to the Slieve league viewing point from the coach/car park at the Slieve League Visitor Centre…

A 90 minute guided stroll of the historical and cultural sites of Donegal Town with a Fáilte Ireland approved guide.

Donegal Kitesurf School is rapidly growing company which is passionate about teaching the skill of kitesurfing in Ireland. Whether you are a beginner or a pro we have the course for you. Experience one of the fastest growing sports in Ireland at Rossnowlagh Beach, Co. Donegal.

100,000 welcomes await you at Cruit Island Golf Club. Set on the edge of the wild and rugged Atlantic Ocean, next stop America, you will savour unrestricted panoramic views that will take your breath away. A true natural 9 hole links course, golf at its best, par 68, where every shot must be methodically thought out. With a par 3 that measures only 137m, what club will it be today? A short flic…

Nestled in an inlet of Sheephaven Bay in County Donegal, skirting the wild waters of the Atlantic, stands Doe Castle – the medieval stronghold of the MacSweeneys. The fortress was built in the 1420s. For almost 200 years it served as home, refuge and bastion for at least 13 MacSweeney chiefs – some of whom were party and witness to the most seismic events of Irish history. For example, MacSw…