Activities in Donegal

Explore Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way with unique boat tours for everyone. Sail rugged islands, glide across serene lakes, or discover Donegal’s coastline. With live music, local guides fluent in Irish, and tailored experiences like fishing, walks, or overnight stays, we offer the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation. Immerse yourself in breath taking scenery, vibrant wildlife, and Done…

Find My Ireland arrange educational and cultural tours for groups, associations and families- our tours also welcome individual travellers. Located in County Donegal, our travel packages include accommodation, all tours, most meals, and a lively, informed and authentic presentation of the rural North-west of Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way. Our tours include specialist trips such as our Foodie T…

This purpose built walking and cycling trail follows the old railway line which served a Bord na Mona turf extraction facility. It crosses the Ownea River (and the Bluestack Waymarked Way at this point), passes through an area of forestry and ends at the remote, but hauntingly beautiful, Lough McHugh. Linear Trail Distance: Approximately 2.8 kms Time: 1 hours Terrain: Purpose built path …

Ballyliffin Golf Club, consists of two outstanding, contrasting links courses and 45 wonderful holes make up one of the finest golf resorts to be found anywhere in the world. The expansive panoramic views of countryside, coastline and ocean savoured by these magnificent links course will not easily be forgotten. The Old Links undulates in the glory of its natural terrain, presenting an immensel…

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…

This is a Tour like no other available in Donegal where we share the Beauty & Magic of Donegal & bring it to life with some of the Finest Irish Musicians. We will showcase their music in some of the most scenic and iconic locations around the county. We decided that our Music Tours should be an Exclusive and Intimate Music Event so we are keeping the numbers small leading to a more Luxury Exper…

Glencolmcille Tower 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, Glencolmcil…

Rapid Kayaking offers the opportunity to go and explore.Get close and interact with the Wild Atlantic scenery, bird and animal life and the possibility of paddling into caves, through sea arches, to rocky reefs or along the beautiful, picturesque coastline in which the west coast of Ireland is famous for. Our aim is to get onto the Wild Atlantic ocean to unspoilt, uninhabited natural locations and…

Slí na Finne is a 42 km long circular section of the 280km Slí Dhún na nGall that loops through the mountains of central Donegal touching on Lough Finn, a lake steeped in legends of the superhero, Finn Mc Cumhaill, and the River Finn, one of the best salmon rivers in Europe. It is a route that takes in the villages of Fintown, Brockagh and Comeen and what County Donegal is best for, its wilderness…

Imagine the thrill of being in on the behind the scenes creation of Emerald Guitars. There is something uniquely special about having a guided tour in Emerald Guitars NEW Guitar gallery tour. You will have the opportunity to view each guitar in Emerald Guitar’s Collection – hearing each guitars story of their unique journey from the dream, their creation on to the musicians playing them. And …

Established in 1972 by Mrs Jessie Mahaffy, a relative of William Robinson and a granddaughter of the forester at Lissadell, Co Sligo, Blackrock is a garden constructed completely upon rock. A charming rockery sits above the farmhouse. A grassy corridor winds between a shrubbery and a shady border to a small cottage garden where perennials are interspersed with free-seeding aquilegias, foxgloves …

Started in 1975, this two acre sheltered woodland garden has many new trees in the last few years. There are different habitats for birds, bees and butterflies with grassses, bamboo and a magnificent Gunnera manicata. A great garden for promoting nature study with children.

A-B. Exiting Ionaid Naoimh Padraic, turn right and follow the purple (and green) arrows along the road. The green arrows are for the shorter Lúb an Clochain Bhig. After 50m turn right and join a stoney road - this was the old railway line. This ends near a bridge where the loop turns right, travels another 150m to reach the N56. Cross with care and join a bog road by the side of houses. Continue t…

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…

Slí an Earagail is a section of the 280km Slí Dhún na nGall that covers a Gaeltacht area of west Donegal: in Gaeltacht areas Gaelic is the primary language. The circular, relatively flat route is named after Errigal mountain (751m), which rises to the east and whose pyramidic, grey-streaked quartzite cone is a presence frequently visible along the route, even from the coastal stretches. It is …

Kinnegar Brewing is an independent brewery located in Letterkenny, County Donegal. The brewery pairs brewing tradition with a contemporary sense of adventure to produce a popular range of clean, crisp, full flavoured beers. Kinnegar Brewing's roots are deeply embedded in the hills and fields of north east County Donegal. Since 2017, Kinnegar Brewing makes its beer at K2, a modern facility in Le…

Tropical Butterfly House and Mini Zoo in the heart of Donegal, at Alcorn’s Flower and Garden Centre. Butterfly House At Tropical World our Butterfly House has some of the most beautiful and exotic Butterflies from all across the world! Experience our Butterflies in free flight and in close range while walking among our beautiful Flowers & Shrubs. Mini Zoo Tropical World’…

Hi my name is Nicola, a native of Donegal. From a very young age I have been passionate about my beautiful county, its breathtaking scenery, its rich history, its flora and fauna and off course its friendly people. Join me on a tour of my part of the Wild Atlantic Way. the stunning South West Donegal area. Private Day Tours for up to 8 people showcasing the South West Donegal area on the Wild …

Donegal Trails Office works closely with other relevant agencies and community groups in the maintenance and development of walking, cycling and hiking routes in Co. Donegal. Based in Letterkenny PSC we work through Donegal County Council to provide assistance and support to community groups and the general public in the provision of a sustainable paths & trails infrastructure. Donegal County Cou…

Festivals & Events 2018 Kilcar is the gateway to the Donegal Gaeltacht, situated between mountain and sea – a great centre for both activity and relaxation, offering the best in culture and tradition with modern amenities. Visit their website for further information about local events, music, hill walking and much more.