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7 Arches Kayak Tour

7 Arches Kayak Tour

7 Arches Kayaking Tour Wild Atlantic Way – Donegal Coastline Kayaking Trip…

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Abbey Arts Centre Ballyshannon

Abbey Arts Centre Ballyshannon

The Abbey Arts Centre is a key cultural venue in Ballyshannon, offering a diverse programme of theatre, music, film, visual arts, and community events.

Ballyshannon

Irish Language & Culture
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Adventure One Surf School

Adventure One Surf School

Adventure One surf school provides lessons and coaching for surfers of all…

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Adventure Sports Culdaff

Adventure Sports Culdaff

Adventure Sports Culdaff offers a variety of activities that would suit everyone,…

Culdaff

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Gaming Parties @ Lifford Old Courthouse

After Hours at the Museum @ Lifford Old Courthouse

After Hours at the Museum 2026

Lifford

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Afternoon Tea at Lough Eske Castle

Afternoon Tea at Lough Eske Castle

Enjoy Traditional Afternoon Tea in the cosy Lobby Lounge or in one…

Donegal Town

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Amelia’s Irish Design & Gifts

Amelia’s Irish Design & Gifts

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

Letterkenny

Shopping
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An Gailearaí

An Gailearaí

Is gailearaí proifisiúnta é ‘An Gailearaí’ atá suite i nGath Dobhair, Dún…

Gweedore

Arts & Crafts
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An Grianán Theatre

An Grianán Theatre

An Grianán Theatre is an integral part of the county’s thriving cultural life and a flagship venue in the North West of Ireland.

Letterkenny

Adventure
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Archery at the Battery

Archery at the Battery

Archery is a low impact high-focus activity. It requires a good eye,…

Rathmullan

Adventure Activities
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Ard na Mona Wood

Ard na Mona Wood

The views in Donegal are stunning, so a country stroll becomes a…

Donegal Town

Walking & Hiking
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Ards Forest Park – Binngorm Trail

Ards Forest Park – Binngorm Trail

A visit to Ards Forest Park will reward everyone at any time…

Creeslough

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North Donegal

North Donegal is where wild Atlantic beauty meets
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West Donegal

Where wild landscapes and old Irish traditions thrive, that’s West Donegal.

East Donegal

East Donegal blends gentle landscapes with deep-rooted history.

South Donegal

South Donegal offers coastal charm, lively towns, and rich tradition.

Fanad Head Lighthouse

Donegal North

North Donegal is where wild Atlantic beauty meets deep tradition.
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aerial view of oakfield park lake and tower

Donegal East

East Donegal blends gentle landscapes with deep-rooted history.
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Rory Gallagher statue in Ballyshannon

Donegal South

South Donegal offers coastal charm, lively towns, and rich tradition.
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Muckish Mountain over Dunfanaghy, seen from Horn Head

Donegal West

Where wild landscapes and old Irish traditions thrive, that’s West Donegal.
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The McSweeneys, originally from Scotland, were Gallowglasses or Gallóglaigh mercenaries known as Clan tSuibhne na dTuath or Sweeneys of the Territory. The castle became Caislean na dTuath, anglicised as Doe Castle.
Eoghan Og II, fostered the young Red Hugh O’Donnell at Doe in the 1580s and gave shelter to shipwrecked Spanish Armada sailors in 1588. The last chief of Doe, Maolmhuire an Bhata Bhui was knighted by Elizabeth I in 1599 but subsequently fought with Red Hugh at The Battle of Kinsale in 1601.
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