Activities in Donegal

Paddle'n Liquid Picnic with Sauna Rathmullan with Eco Atlantic Adventures Paddle & Liquid Picnic is a relaxed and social outdoor experience designed to kick-start your weekend in style on the calm, sheltered waters of Lough Swilly. This unique activity combines gentle adventure with indulgent downtime, offering the perfect balance of movement, nature, and reward. The experience begins with a…

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.

We've OPENED the farm to visitors (in line with current restrictions and medical advice). FJ and Meghan of Away to Me welcome you to their familys working sheep farm on the sea cliffs of the picturesque Donegal village of Malinbeg, in Glencolmcille. Away to Me offer authentic sheepdog demonstrations with their very friendly clan of border collies. Enjoy unique insight into the history and …

We run guided kayak trips, fun family sessions and coaching on Dunlewey Lake surrounded by the stunning backdrop of Errigal and The Poison Glen. With local history, myths and legends an experience not to be missed.take a trip through time from the Ice Age to the present day. All sessions will be run specific to clients preference. Sit on top kayaks are used so no experience required.

The Atlantic Irish Fest is a four-day program of tours & music which takes place from January 17-21 2026. The Atlantic Irish Fest showcases some of Donegal's best traditional music and musicians, and over four nights, we feature four great shows- the first performance on Saturday Jan 17 is Cairdeas, a showcase of local musicians of all ages, led by the McGrath and O'Brien families. The Cairdeas sh…

Karen O’Kane of Kokodesigns is a textile artist working with hand painted silk, in her studio in Ramelton Co Donegal. The paintings are transformed into homeware her speciality is designing. painting and making lighting pieces. Her colourful work is inspired by her local landscape, her love of the Art deco period and her travels. You can visit her studio where she has selected work available to …

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

Donegal Bay Waterbus will recommence operations in March 2022. The Donegal Bay Waterbus has been bringing passengers on sight-seeing tours from Donegal Town since 2006. Cruise around Donegal Bay in a state of the art 160 seater Waterbus. View the seal colony on Seal Island, The Bluestack Mountains and Donegal Bays many islands with full commentary. Relax in our fully stocked bar and enjoy our …

Glenveagh Derrylahan Nature Trail - Length: 2km (This is a looped walk) Time: 45mins Terrain: Gravel track, both flat and steep in places This attractive way marked walk near the Visitor Centre is an ideal introduction to Glenveagh’s natural environment. It offers visitors of all ages and fitness levels a chance to see some of the plants and animals of Glenveagh National Park. T…

Discover Killybegs Harbour with Killybegs Boat Tours, a family run business providing tours of Killybegs Harbour and Donegal Bay. With Killybegs Boat Tours, their signature Killybegs Harbour Tour is a 1.5 hours cruise that provides a behind the scenes look at this historic and industrious fishing port. As you glide through the sheltered waters of the harbour, you will see towering commercial tr…

A full moon hike up Donegal's most iconic peak - Errigal! Come along and experience the magic of watching the sun set from the summit of Errigal, then descending as the full moon rises and the stars come out! Clothing - wear comfortable and warm clothing, no denim, bring an extra warm layer plus waterproofs. Footwear - hiking boots are ideal but any sensible and secure footwear with good …

Golf has been played on the Portsalon links since the 1880s. The club was one of the founder members of the Golfing Union of Ireland, the oldest golfing union in the world. Originally designed by Charles Thompson of Portrush, the layout has evolved over the decades with significant changes being undertaken under the guidance of Pat Ruddy in 2000 in more recent years by Paul McGinley Design. …

Just relax and chill out, wandering in the seven acres of the beautiful Rathmullan House wooded gardens, with their lovely lawns and rose gardens, which sweep down to a 2 mile sandy beach. Discover the hotels walled garden and the sunken Tranquillity Garden where, to quote Yeats, \peace comes dropping slow\. Member of Donegal Garden Trail.

Nestled on the Western Shores of Sheephaven Bay with its blue flag beaches and stunning scenery, Dunfanaghy Golf Club sits on the edge of the picturesque village of Dunfanaghy in the shadow of Muckish Mountain. Golf has been played on the seaside links for over 100 years. The course was laid out in 1905 by Mr Harry Vardon, six times winner of the British Open. Many years later a young boy name…

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…

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…

Do something fun and different in Donegal town... a self guided murder mystery trail! Think Cluedo but outdoors, and much more fun too! See numerous historic sites along the clue trail including the ancient abbey, the impressive castle, the railway museum, churches… and more! Learn about the history of the town too, and characters that shaped it over many hundreds of years. Clue route only 2…

Sunset Kayak Mulroy Bay Enjoy a memorable summer sunset experience by kayak. Eco Atlantic Adventures offers the best seat in the house to witness this spectacle. The Evening Sunsets brings in colours and reflections, setting golden yellows, purples and reds. As the sun sets beyond the horizon, enjoy a hue of colour and light, just before it pops and fades ever so slowly and mellows out. Set…

Situated on the shore of the Swilly, The North West Golf Club has been described as the St Andrew's of Ireland. Established as an 18 hole links course in 1891 it is one of the 9 founding members of the Golfing Union of Ireland. The North West is a challenging course that offers breathtaking views, fantastic hospitality and will require everything you have in the bag. This hidden gem in the …

Slí na Rossan - Slí Dhún na nGall - Part of the 280km Slí Dhún na nGall, Slí na Rosann is a 65km circular route covering an area called the Rosses, which lies between the western outliers of the Derryveagh Mountains and the much indented Atlantic coast in west County Donegal. It is a wonderfully scenic, rock-strewn landscape scattered with more than a hundred lakes, which make it a mecca for angle…