Activities in Donegal

Cumann na mBád, Árainn Mhór is a community owned, Irish Sailing Association and Canoeing Irl. affiliated watersports club on the island of Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal, whose aim is to instill a love of the sea and our beautiful island environment through boating of all kinds. We are committed to the principles of Leave No Trace, Ireland’s only Outdoor Ethics Education Programme, designed to promote a…

Rathmullan Charters operate two fully licenced charter boats Enterprise 1 and Swilly Explorer based at our own pontoon at Rathmullan Co. Donegal. They fish the sheltered waters of Lough Swilly and the many wrecks off Fanad Head which hold an abundance of fish including pollack, cod, ray, gurnard, whiting, ling, thornback ray and many varieties of flat fish. Lough Swilly is famous for tope which a…

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…

Bundoran at Donegal's southern most tip has been making holiday memories since the late 1700s and continues to be one of Ireland's premier seaside destinations. Offering natural amenities such as the Fairy Bridges & Wishing Chair, golden beaches, breathtaking walks as well as the wild Atlantic waves cementing the town as Ireland's surf capital. There's also golf, angling and equestrian for those w…

Bespoke adventures on Donegal’s Slieve League Peninsula Exhilarating Experiences , Surfing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Hiking, Off the beaten track. Breathtaking experiences and jaw-dropping moments are guaranteed on our custom-made adventures along the South West Donegal coastline.

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.

We have two sites in Dunfanaghy & Magheraroarty offering surf lessons, kids camps & stand up paddling boarding. Our experienced ISA qualified coaches approach every lesson with the aim of not just offering a great one-off experience of surfing, but for surfing to become a positive force in our customers lives, even in a small way. This mantra means we keep coach to student ratio low, so we …

At Carrickfinn, on the top North-Western corner of Ireland, Donegal Airport opens up the North-West for the leisure and business traveller. Located at Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, the airport is approximately 15 mins drive from Dungloe and Gweedore, and 45 mins from Letterkenny. Donegal Airport is situated on the west coast in the area of the Rosses/Gweedore, just 40 minutes flying time from Dub…

Mc Gonigle Glass Studio are three sisters, Elaine, Lyndsey and Zara. Every Mc Gonigle Glass piece is designed, made and finished with love in our studio in the Donegal Craft Village on the Wild Atlantic Way. We make enchanting, delicate and vibrant glass jewellery and art using fusing, slumping and lampworking techniques. Our glass pieces are filled with intrigue, imagination and detail with an ec…

At Unique Ascent we provide a range of unique guiding and instructional packages tailored to take you safely to the summits of the most outstanding Sea Stacks in Ireland and the UK. What is involved in an average sea stack climbing day will take you way beyond any other currently available adventurous activity in Ireland. This activity is open to everyone and does not require any previous climbing…

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…

Gartan Outdoor Education Centre is superbly located, set on 87 acres on the shores of Gartan Lough, 15 minutes from Letterkenny, Co Donegal, Ireland. The Centre provides a wide range of Adventure Education Courses, Environmental Education Courses, Specialist Courses, Team Building, Management Training and Adventure Sports Training. Our courses are suitable for primary schools, secondary schools, y…

ECLIPSE CINEMAS LIFFORD-STRABANE·TUESDAY, 25 Eclipse Cinemas Lifford/Strabane is a 7 Screen Cinema based in Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland. 7 top of the range Cinema Screens. All with American rocker chairs. 3D Screen also available. We are the sister Cinema of Eclipse Cinemas Bundoran

Enjoy a scenic 45 minute voyage across the Atlantic with the Tory Ferry, connecting the Donegal mainland to the stunning Tory Island. Our Ferry departs from Magheroarty Pier, offering indoor & outdoor seating, friendly crew and breathtaking views of the Wild Atlantic Way. Whether you're heading for a day trip or an extended stay, the Tory Ferry is the perfect way to begin your island adventure. S…

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…

Rock climbing in Inishowen! Donegal Climbing is an adventure tourism business that offers amazing rock climbing and mountain training adventures in Inishowen, County Donegal. We provide tailor-made personal, family, friend, and club oriented adventure packages that are accessible to all visitors, regardless of their experience of rock climbing or mountaineering. Your guide is Dr Bren Whelan, a …

Kayaking around Fanad Light House on The Wild Atlantic Way Donegal. Kayak to The Great Pollad Arch Fanad and enjoy lunch at the Magnificent 7 Arches. Enjoy the final paddle to the Portsalon Caves on the rising tide. The most unique Kayaking Donegal has to offer, truly a costal play ground, with breath taking scenery, caves, arches, sea stacks and sea cliffs. There is always the possibility of …

A private garden romantically set in the former grounds of nearby Drumbeg House and retaining some of the features from the Estate namely a lake and tree lined driveway now a scenic walk connecting the more ornamental section of the garden to a wild flower meadow. Bluebell woods with an insect hotel, a stream, a dam, a birch grove, sweeping perennial beds and a mixed hedge fairy ring all blend to…

Bioluminescent Night Kayak Tour You’ll find many marvels along the Wild Atlantic Way Donegal, from the Knockalla Ghost Ship, the Magnificent 7 Arches, Fanad Light House, the Pollad Great Arch, spectacular sea cliffs and Knockalla's golden beaches. But the most mysterious of all, are the glowing waters to be found on summer nights along the Donegal Coast. Bioluminescent plankton shine under …

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…