What to do and see in Ireland
Assaults by the sea and by glacial ice have carved the contrasting precipices on this Irish mountain. The northern shore of Donegal Bay in far northwestern Ireland is notable for its wild and magnificent scenery. The highest point on the coast, and one of the most starkly dramatic, is the great, more or less flat-topped peak [...]
Ardara is one of Donegal’s unique heritage towns and a major centre for the manufacture of hand-woven tweed. As befits such a town, there are a large number of tweed and knitwear shops located along the main street.The importance of Ardara as a centre for the tweed industry dates back to the turn of the [...]
Tucked into the rugged landscape of the Southwest, Glencolmcille is a Gaeltacht village renowned for its wealth of tradition, culture and archaeological artifacts, it is a place that has played host to many famous historical figures such as Saint Columba (Colm Cille) after whom the area is named, Dylan Thomas, Arnold Bax, Rockwell Kent and [...]
Situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, some 20kms west of Donegal Town (R263), Killybegs is the ideal base for the visitor to Donegal’s beautiful southwest and the Gateway to Sliabh Liag, Europe’s highest Sea Cliffs. Ireland’s Liveliest Fishing Port We invite you to use Killybegs as the ideal base to explore Sliabh Liag, [...]
On leaving Donegal Town, follow the signs for Killybegs, on the N56, until you come to Mountcharles, a scenic little coastal village overlooking Donegal Bay. Of historical interest in the village is an attractive water pump dedicated to Seamas MacManus; a local author and historian of repute. His grave is to be found in the [...]
Donegal Town was originally a plantation town, its central location in the southwest of the county, at the point where the River Eske enters Donegal Bay, has ensured its development into the thriving commercial centre that it is today. The attractive centre-piece of the market area of the town is known as The Diamond; it [...]
Aptly described as the “hidden jewel of the Atlantic Ocean’: Donegal Bay extends along the coast from neighbouring Co. Sligo right round to Teelin Bay and Slieve League,and has some of the most beautiful scenery to be found anywhere in Ireland. Bundoran, located in the southwest of Donegal Bay, is set around a beautiful blue [...]
For water sports enthusiasts, the Donegal Coastline offers world-class conditions all year round. Miles and miles of golden beaches with the most consistent surf conditions in Europe create a surfer’s paradise, and the break taking scenery of the county heightens the pleasure of enjoying the outdoors. Body boarding, Surfing, Wave-ski, Kayak and Kite-surfing are all [...]
County Donegal and the Northwest region offers the walking or cycling enthusiast the opportunity to discover one of the few remaining unspoiled landscapes in Europe. Whether by following way-marked (signposted) routes or simply your instinct, the visitor can explore a region that is truly breathtaking in its beauty and splendour. Way Marked Walks: Bealach na [...]
There can be few better ways to enjoy the beautiful scenery to be found in the Donegal countryside than by trekking on horseback. Meandering along quiet by ways and tracks, encountering the odd sheep or two along the way, it is the perfect way to unwind, relax and forget the hectic lifestyle that many of [...]