Activities in Donegal

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.

HIKING AND KAYAKING NEAR GWEEDORE Trek and Paddle Donegal is based in Gaoth Dobhair (Gweeedore) in North West Donegal. We offer sports and recreation for all the family to enjoy - hiking trail walks, canoe and kayak hire. Enjoy outdoor activities along the Wild Atlantic Way with us! Call us or email us for details Tel: 087 090 3163 Email: trekandpaddledonegal@gmail.com

This is the great garden of Donegal, much visited and yet unspoiled since it is reached by shuttle bus 4km from the Visitor Centre. The setting is starkly dramatic – at Glenveagh National Park the bare hulks of Kinnaveagh, Dooish and Staghall mountains rise above the peaty waters of Lough Veagh. The castle is placed with romantic effect at the centre where it is surrounded by its magical woodland …

Donegal Wedding Car Hire is a family run business that aims to deliver top quality services to our customers. They have many years experience in delivering people to their destination in comfort and on time. They have developed a Wedding Car Hire business in which they take great pride. Donegal Wedding Cars believe that the service they provide on this most important day to the clients, meets a…

Lough Derg, located in Co Donegal, is a national and international place of pilgrimage. The remote lake is home to St Patrick’s Purgatory, Station Island, an ancient Christian pilgrimage site dating back to at least the 12th century. For centuries, the traditional Three-Day Pilgrimage has been at the heart of Lough Derg’s spiritual offering. Pilgrims spend three days on “The Island” in prayer, f…

Oral tradition has it that the first house was built on this site in 1711 by the Babington family. The Bartons expanded and remodelled the house in the early 1800s and the Perry\s, who moved from Bunlin, Milford in 1965, renovated and added to the buildings. The Walled Garden and mature trees date from the early Barton era. A plantation of 15 acres of broadleaf woodland was established in 2003. T…

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…

Tatter Jack’s Tours is an Irish cultural entertainment provider offering carefully curated excursions that celebrate Ireland’s unique pub culture, expertly guiding groups to traditional pubs, where live Irish music, dance, and “Craic agus Ceol” awaits. This authentic and immersive experience connects guests to the rich heritage and hospitality of Ireland. They also offer a professional step-on ser…

Family Kayak Splash & Dash, Downings Enjoy quality time on the water with the Eco Atlantic Adventures Family Kayak Splash & Dash in Downings. This professionally guided experience is designed to introduce families to kayaking in a safe, enjoyable, and environmentally responsible way, while making the most of Downings’ calm coastal waters and scenic surroundings. The Splash & Dash format focu…

A memorable Sunrise Enjoy a memorable experience by Stand-Up Paddle Boarding on the calm waters of Lough Swilly @ Rathmullan for a Sunrise SUP and Sauna Experience all that Donegal has to offer, while stand-up paddling (SUP) on Lough Swilly followed by relaxing Sauna with Eco Atlantic Adventures Stand Up Paddle Boarding your way along the Lough gives an ideal vantage point to witness the sp…

Glencolmcille Drum Loop - The stretch of coastline between Slieve League and Slieve Tooey in southwest Donegal is a fine spot for walkers eager to breakaway from the trappings of modern living. The entire 35km coastline bristles with jagged rock pinnacles and soaring cliffs and, nestled in the midst of all this glorious scenery, is the village of Glencolmcille. Wonderfully remote, Glencolmcill…

Inch Wildfowl Reserve - Situated in the shadow of Scalp Mountain on the eastern shores of Lough Swilly, tucked neatly behind Inch Island, you will find Inch Wildfowl Reserve. The combination within this site of extensive feeding areas and safe resting and roosting sites makes this site one of the most important wetlands in the country for wintering waterfowl. This site is situated to the east of L…

The Buncrana Golf Club is located on the entrance to Buncrana and 200 yards from the Tourist Information Office. Overlooking the beautiful Lough Swilly, this oldest 9-hole links course in Ireland delivers a challenge to the most advanced golfers yet offers enjoyment to beginners also. The Buncrana Golf Club also offers the keenest green fees in Ireland, with €25.00 all week and €15.00 for Open …

A contemporary art gallery in the heart of Bundoran, showcasing work by painter Kevin Lowery alongside unique pieces from other local artists. A vibrant new addition to Bundoran's cultural landscape, the gallery celebrates Kevin’s lifelong passion for art and his deep connection to the coastal beauty of the Wild Atlantic. Discover the rugged beauty of the Irish coastline through the breathtaki…

Adventure One surf school provides lessons and coaching for surfers of all abilities from beginner to advanced surfers from age 8 upwards. Open from March until the end of October every year. Being ISA approved means instructors are qualified ISA level 2 coaches as well as RLSS beach lifeguards and fully insured.

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.

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…

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

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…

M.Arina Adventure Centre is a soft play centre situated An Chuirt Hotel, Gweedore. (Down the stairs opposite the Serenity reception) categories