Activities in Donegal

Designer knitwear with a contemporary Irish identity designed and handmade locally. A sustainable family business connecting the past to the future. As a fashion designer qualified first from Limerick School of Art and Design in 1986, early collections were a reflection of new possibilities for Donegal tweed, a fabric first developed in our region of the North West of Ireland. With an instin…

Established in 1985 the Village is a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in Ireland. The Donegal Craft Village are a small community of skilled independent handcrafters and we invite you into our workshops to view our glass, hand-woven textiles, painting, jewellery, printmaking and handmade felt art. Situated 2km outside Donegal Town on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Craft Village is also home t…

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.

Postcard Perfect Photowalks - Donegal Join local photographer Emma Lou who will guide you around this stunning location while teaching you how to get the absolute best out of your smartphone camera. Once you've captured the rugged scenery (and maybe a snap of yourself!) we'll retreat to the resort cafe for a cuppa and a scone while you edit and upload your favourite photo to our website to creat…

Ladies Gents and childrens bikes for hire Hybrid bikes, Hybrid bikes, ladies bikes, kids bikes. We hire Double kiddies trailers, box trailers, tagalong bikes, kiddies seats, panniers, front handlebar bags trail gators.

Inspired by my Granny, Amelia, this shop has developed from a small space in my antique shop to a destination store renowned for quality.

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…

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 sea…

Fort Dunree, Dun Fhraoigh in Irish means, Fort of the Heather and indicates that this site has been an important defensive site down through history. Today however, its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to one of Inishowens most beautiful and peaceful locations. Fort Dunree was first opened to the public in 1986 and has attracted tourists …

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…

We are a unique Scenic Tour Provider in North West Donegal. We are unique in that we use Electric fat bikes to take you some of the more remote stunning areas of Donegal. Explore the County Donegal Like Never Before. Fun adventures showing off the stunning scenery of Donegal. You’ve never seen Donegal like this. It’s time to hop on an electric fatbike and take a thoroughly epic tour Tour of Do…

Jaws Watersports have fantastic, safe and sandy Blue Flag beaches for those surfers still on the ’L Plates’ and reef and sandbar breaks for the more experienced, the locality in and around Dunfanaghy is a surfers paradise. The owner/manager Donald Craig has been surfing for over 2 decades and has worked in the outdoor activity sector since 1996. Dunfanaghy is a picturesque village situated in the…

The Wild Atlantic Equestrian Centre is situated at Dunlewey lakeside in the heart of the North West Donegal Gaeltacht under the majestic gaze of Errigal Mountain. Located next to Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey Cultural Centre, on the slopes of the Derryveagh Mountains and beside Glenveagh National Park, and on the Wild Atlantic Way. A business, run by friends and family, who provide an Equestrian Ed…

The Finn Valley Centre is the home of the famous Finn Valley Athletics Club. Founded by Patsy McGonagle who has been involved in a total of five Olympic Games, four as Irish Team Manager and one as Team Coach. Its the perfect place for families to enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities with football and AstroTurf pitches available to book, a full size tartan track which can be booked on …

Donegal Sea Safari and Island Trips with Donegal Sea Adventure Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Wild Atlantic Way with Donegal Sea Adventure! Based from Burtonport Harbour, Donegal Sea Adventure offers unforgettable Sea Safari boat tours that explore the rich heritage, stunning scenery, and diverse wildlife along this iconic stretch of coast. The area surrounding Burtonport Harbour i…

Set in the picturesque seaside village of Downings, in the North-West of Donegal, McNutt’s Donegal Woollen Mill is a craft shop with a difference. For over 60 years the McNutt family have been weaving Donegal Tweed and Irish Linen at their Mill in the North-West of Donegal. They have evolved from weaving classic traditional Donegal Tweed fabrics to more modern and contemporary designs. Hom…

VISIT OUR BESPOKE MARSHMALLOW & CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCE ON DONEGAL’S WILD ATLANTIC WAY Located on a family farm, 15 minutes from Derry city & Letterkenny, Mallow Mia’s been producing handmade confectionery since 2014. The workshops are run by its owner and food scientist Linda McClean and are creative confectionery experiences. As you enter the colourful building there’s a warm welcoming atmosphe…

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…

Art Gallery and working Studio. Mary Crowley is a artist who uses watercolour to capture the softness of Donegal. Her landscapes are inspired by the glorious beauty of Inishowen. From crashing waves to gentle rolling hills, her work is eclectic. Visitors are always welcome.

Join us on one of our popular and unforgettable Fanad Lighthouse Tours. An amazing journey of discovery awaits you on Donegal`s Wild Atlantic Way. Learn about the light and aids to navigation past and present. Step back in time and hear stories about light-keepers in days gone by and climb to the top of the tower for spectacular views of land and sea. Our tours offer a fantastic insight into the…