Activities in Donegal

The most northerly Outdoor Activities Centre in Ireland, located in Letterkenny, Donegal. Our natural woodland facility with competition sites has 4 purpose built Paintball Game areas, Archery Field, Raft Building, Military Style Obstacle Course, Zip Wire and Water Slide. Whether it is a Personal Challenge, Stag or Hen Party, or a Corporate Event day out you are after, we promise you an action pac…

A Painter/Printmaker, she teaches workshops at her Hill Farm studio in beautiful Gweedore. She lives on a small Hill Sheep Farm with stunning views of Aranmore Island and surrounding area. Workshops are facillitated from one day to one week and on a one to one basis.

A new garden combined with old natural woodland. The garden is of some historic significance in that the remains of an aqueduct dug during the famine as a relief project to convey water to a corn mill two miles away is still visible. Indeed stone mill wheels, a famine pot and lots of bog oak also feature. The entrance to the house is built with stone in the same manner as an ancient fort on the…

The Ardara art gallery of professional artist Stephen Bennett houses a large collection of Stephen’s latest work including Original paintings and Limited Edition prints. Stephen moved to Ardara, the birthplace of his late father, after a very successful career as a commercial artist in London, to follow his dream of working as an artist in Donegal. He now exhibits in his own gallery 2 miles out…

Saoire Mara Charters provides charter boat hire with a qualified skipper for Coastal & Island Cruises. Relax and unwind as you explore the stunning rugged coastline, marine wildlife and islands of the Rosses while breathing the fresh sea air of the Atlantic Ocean. View the Donegal coastline in a way that can only be appreciated from the sea with a close up view of steep cliff faces, caves and spec…

A challenging 18 hole Pitch & Putt course with spectacular views of Morgan's Lough and the hills of Donegal. Once described by a regular visitor as "The St. Andrews of Pitch & Putt Courses", this lovingly maintained course offers an exciting and enjoyable game to first time visitors, family groups or seasoned Pitch & Putt players. Clubs for all ages available to hire with no need to book, just tur…

Letterkenny Artisan Market is a wonderful indoor market held every Saturday from 10am-3pm at Unit 1 Carrygally Business Park, Lismonaghan, Lettekenny. The Market celebrates all the amazing local produce and unique hand crafts that Donegal has to offer. Meet the producers and you get a real sense of pride that each producer has for their products and you can rest assure that you are brining home t…

7 Arches Kayaking Tour Wild Atlantic Way - Donegal Coastline Kayaking Trip Hidden in plain sight, this truly is the 7th Wonder of the Wild Atlantic Way Donegal. This section of coastline has it all, Caves, Cliffs, Arches, Sea Stacks, Hidden Coves and Beaches. But what makes it unique is The 7 Arches, a private beach hidden in plain sight along the coast, with its own waterfall paradise insid…

Doochary - Fintown - This spectacular walk, which is a section of Bealach na Gaeltachta Waymarked Way, can begin/end in either Doochary or Fintown. It takes you through some of Donegals finest woodland walking and a modest climb just north of Fintown gives spectacular views across the surrounding countryside. Distance: Approximately 9 kms Time: 3 hours Terrain: Quiet roads, bog road/rough trac…

A wee family run gem. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Inishowen, right at the start of The Wild Atlantic Way, with spectacular views over Lough Foyle. Cooley Equestrian Center cater for every ability, from first time riders, to the experienced. Feel free to have them help you plan your horseback magic moments, choose from family fun and games, to beautiful treks, to guided heritage trail taking …

The Workhouse Famine and Heritage Centre is on the outskirts of Dunfanaghy in County Donegal overlooking Sheephaven Bay and within easy walking distance of Horn Head and the fabulous Tramore Beach. Hear and see the true story of wee Hannah, a child of the famine and typical inmate. Visit our exhibition on the new lake and the ecology of this unique area. Admission to the Workhouse is free, and…

Dungloe River Walk - Slí Dhún na nGall - This walk is a pleasant stroll in the environs of Dungloe Town taking in the Dungloe River and Glenties Road. On pavement and path you are likely to see amazing birdlife. Looped Trail Length: 2km Time 40min Nearest Town: Dungloe Linked to National Waymarked Way

Let the little ones in your life run free at our soft play area’. Kidz Kingdom is a fully indoor adventure centre that has slides, ball pools, trampolines and many more attractions to ensure hours of endless fun for the kids in your family’. Full lunch menu with hot and cold drinks is available at all times. For the little and Big Kids in the family. We also cater for birthday parties, confirm…

Walk the highlands and headlands of Donegal. Walkers stay in the beautiful village of Ramelton. Walk & Talk do weekend and weeklong tours taking in Glenveagh National Park, Ards Forest Park, Fanad coast, Knockalla , Muckish and Errigal. Minimum group size is 6 and maximum 12. Accommodation is provided with breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal. Very high standard.

The Drew University/Institute of Study Abroad Ireland pre-college summer program is for high school students aged 15-17. This program includes lectures on Irish history and culture, guided field trips, Irish language learning, and participation in traditional cultural activities. Students who successfully complete the summer program will receive three college credits from Drew University, NJ. I…

Letterkenny is THE Shopping Centre of Donegal. It has all the big name brands you find in a city and has an amazing number of Irish owned independent outlets located all across Letterkenny. There is the traditional Main Street, Shopping Centres and the Retail Parks all within walking distance and all of them have fantastic places to have a well earned coffee. You can avail of 30 minutes FREE on s…

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…

Donegal really is a special place, it still retains a real sense of wildness and remoteness. If you’re looking to get away from it all, recharge and re-energise yourself there is no better place than the mountain ranges in Donegal! At Awaken Adventures we can take you on a guided hike around the many ranges, the hikes can be specifically tailored to suit your needs. Whether it’s iconic Erriga…

Located in Croithlí, County Donegal, set between the Wild Atlantic Coast and the majestic Derryveagh mountains including the stunning Errigal, the distillery home is a historic building constructed in 1901. In keeping with local Gaeltacht distilling tradition, direct fired pot stills are used in double distillation, sourced in the Cognac region, and refurbished to produce beautiful spirit in Croit…

Doe Castle, a stronghold of the MacSweeney Clan for almost 200 years, sits on the waterline of Sheephaven Bay on The Wild Atlantic Way off the R245 between Carrigart and Creeslough, Co. Donegal. The grounds are open all year around, but tours inside the Castle must be with a guide . Guided tours of the Castle are facilitated by local community group, Moving Mevagh Forward, daily during July …