Activities in Donegal

Doagh Visitors Center takes you on an informative and at times humorous journey through Irish history & culture. Life size, authentic attractions include original thatched dwellings inhabited up until the 1980s. Other scenes include an Irish Wake, Eviction Scene, Travelling Community, Presbyterian Meeting House, Orange Lodge, Republican Safe House and new for 2012 the Haunted Rooms!

Our experienced Tour Guides will take you on a short walk (some uphill) informing you of incredible & exciting historical events from Letterkennys beginnings. From the Market Square to the old Church Lane where we have traced the residents back 150 years. Into Conwal Parish Church & Graveyard we explore interesting gravestones & the stories behind them. Make our way to Sentry Hill around poignant …

Donegal Ancestry provides a comprehensive genealogy service for people at home and abroad that want to trace their Donegal roots. We have been collecting and computerising genealogy records for over 30 years and have compiled a database of almost 1 million records from the primary genealogy sources for County Donegal. Whether you are just beginning your research or are well on the way to tracin…

We may spin some yarns, but we don't tell tall tales! The true keepers of the craft, we have been preserving the tradition of hand weaving since 1979, quietly, honestly, authentically. All our tweeds and throws are designed, hand woven and made in our mill in Kilcar, Co Donegal. All our garments are made here in our sewing room by our team of artisan garment makers. Our mill and shop is a little b…

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

Letterkenny Activity Centre - Fun for all the family. Karting at approx 800 meters they have one of the largest tracks in Ulster with both Adult and Junior karts available from age 8. The track is unique in that it is part indoor but mostly outdoor. High Rope and Zipline Park Spend over an hour in the High Rope Park and test your head for heights as you overcome the obstacles in the multi level…

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 excur…

The Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium is located in the old Coast Guard Station, only 100 yards from the Lough Foyle Ferry landing at Greencastle Harbour, County Donegal. Attractions include extensive nautical exhibits, memorabilia, photographs, models, modern and ancient maritime equipment and Irish boats from six to fifty feet. The state of the art planetarium features accurate depic…

An attractive garden of just over one acre on sloping ground facing south with panaromic views, Beltany View is situated close to the famous Beltany Stone Circle. The garden has been established for over 10 years and is beginning to mature wonderfully. Highlights include the spring-fed ponds, and the vast array of flowers, shrubs and perennials.

Length: 8km (Not a looped walk so walkers must return or arrange a drop off or collection) Time: 2hrs Terrain: A mostly flat dirt/gravel road rising gently over last 3km This walk is a natural extension of the lakeside walk. It follows the shortest and most easily negotiated natural route through the Derryveagh Mountains. However, before the glen road was built, the route was so r…

This site is in a forested area alongside the N56 which is the gateway to west Donegal. This area of Co Donegal has strong historical connections with the ODonnell chieftains. It was on Doon Rock which is in the Kilmacrenan area that the inauguration of the O’Donnell chieftains took place, the last such ceremony having occurred in 1603.This area of Donegal is also of religious significance as it w…

Century Cinemas: Bringing Stories to Life in Letterkenny for Over 85 Years. Experience the magic of the movies with a cinema that truly cares. As a dedicated, family-run business serving Letterkenny for over eight decades, we are committed to providing the ultimate cinematic experience. We feature 8 state-of-the-art screens, including: - Two Brand-New VIP Luxury Theatres offering the ultima…

Awaken Adventures is all about getting out and exploring the amazing landscape of Donegal. Whether through climbing, walking or kayaking, there is so much to see and so many adventures to be had, regardless of your fitness or ability! I am a passionate believer of the benefits that spending time being active in the outdoors can have on your mental and physical well-being. So at Awaken Adventur…

Céad mile fáilte go ‘Hillwalking Donegal’. Go dté mar atá sibh! My name is Seamus Doohan. I was born and raised in the Gaeltacht area of Falcarragh in Co. Donegal, under the shadow of the majestic Derryveagh mountains, and within a whisper of the rugged coastline of the wild North Atlantic. As someone who has a passion for the outdoors, it was inevitable that I would take to hill walking. …

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…

Lenan Trail Clonmany A-B. Leaving the trailhead at the beach at Lenankeel follow the green (and purple) arrows as the loop turns right crosses a concrete bridge and follows a surfaced roadway for 150m. The purple arrows are for a longer and more challenging Urris Lakes Loop. After 150m the road turns sharp left at a farmhouse – the loops turn right here and join a stony roadway. Pass through a ga…

Ballyshannon Leisure Centre is great for all the family with a swimming pool and gym. Check online for their class and pool timetables and opening times.

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…

Unique Ascent specialise in providing exceptional outdoor adventure holidays, outdoor activities and mountain training courses with a difference. Hill Walking Rock Climbing Sea Stack Ascents Tyrolean Traverse Mountain and Climbing Qualifications Guiding (hills, mountains, ice and rock) Winter Mountaineering Abseiling, Coastaleering, Sea Kayaking, Wild Camping

Glenveagh Lough Inshagh Walk Length: 7km (Not a looped walk so walkers must return to the Visitor Centre or arrange a vehicle at the Lacknacoo car park at Gartan) Time: 1hr 30mins Terrain: Stony dirt track ending on a quiet tarred road This pathway once connected Glenveagh Castle to the village of Church Hill. The carriages of the Lough Swilly Railway brought visitors to the ra…