County Donegal possesses a wealth of built, cultural and natural heritage that can be found throughout the county. Our material heritage includes archaeological object, architectural heritage, fauna, flora, geology, heritage objects, heritage gardens.parks, inland waterways, landscapes, monuments, seascapes, shipwrecks and wildlife habitats. Our unique heritage appeals to residents of, and visitors to, County Donegal alike, so why not take some time to explore it?
IN THE SPOT LIGHT
Great Walks and Hikes
in Donegal
Rugged beauty landscapes guaranteed on these unforgettable walking and hiking experiences.
Top 10 Instagrammable spots in Donegal
Capture the magic of Donegal and wow your followers with stunning scenery around every corner.
Things to do on a rainy day in Donegal
Don’t let a little rain stop your adventure! Discover the magic of Donegal
Explore our designated Heritage Towns
Ballyshannon Heritage Town
Rugged beauty landscapes guaranteed on these unforgettable walking and hiking experiences.
Ardara Heritage Town
Rugged beauty landscapes guaranteed on these unforgettable walking and hiking experiences.
Ramelton Heritage Town
Rugged beauty landscapes guaranteed on these unforgettable walking and hiking experiences.
Raphoe Heritage Town
Rugged beauty landscapes guaranteed on these unforgettable walking and hiking experiences.
Moville Heritage Town
Rugged beauty landscapes guaranteed on these unforgettable walking and hiking experiences.
History and Heritage sites in Donegal
Donegal Railway Museum
The Award Winning Donegal Railway Museum is considered one of the county’s hidden gems and is located just 300 metres from Donegal Town Centre.
Donegal Town
Family Fun
Lifford Museum
The Lifford Museum offers a unique opportunity to explore Donegal’s heritage in…
Lifford
Visitor Centre
Inishowen Maritime Museum & Planetarium
The Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium is located in the old Coast…
Greencastle
Family Fun
Fort Dunree Military Museum
Fort Dunree, Dun Fhraoigh in Irish means, Fort of the Heather and indicates that this site has been an important defensive site down through history.
Dunree
History & Heritage
Donegal County Museum
Donegal County Museum is based in a fine old stone building, once part of Letterkenny Workhouse.
Letterkenny
Museum
The Workhouse
The Workhouse Famine and Heritage Centre is on the outskirts of Dunfanaghy in County Donegal overlooking Sheephaven Bay.
Dunfanaghy
History & Heritage
Fanad Lighthouse Tours
Join us on one of our popular and unforgettable Fanad Lighthouse Tours….
Fanad
Tours & Sightseeing
Grianán of Aileach
One of Ireland’s most iconic ancient monuments, Grianán of Aileach is a spectacular hilltop stone fort offering breathtaking panoramic views across Inishowen, Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle.
Burt
Historic Sites
Donegal Castle
In the very heart of Donegal town, towering over the River Eske, stands Donegal Castle. Red Hugh O’Donnell himself built it as his personal fortress in the fifteenth century.
Donegal
Adventure
Glebe House & Gallery
Glebe House, the home for nearly thirty years of the renowned artist Derek Hill, is situated on rising ground, beside Lough Gartan, east of Glenveagh National Park, Co. Donegal.
Churchill
Historic Sites
Glenveagh National Park
Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in…
Churchill
Family Fun
Glencolmcille Folk Village
Step back in time at this award-winning living history museum, where authentic thatched cottages recreate rural life in Donegal from the 18th to the 20th centuries.
Glencolmcille
Historic Sites | The Gaeltacht
Doagh Famine Village
Doagh Visitors Center takes you on an informative and at times humorous journey through Irish history & culture.
Inishowen
Family Fun
Doe Castle
Set on the shores of Sheephaven Bay, the beautifully restored Doe Castle is a striking 15th-century stronghold steeped in Gaelic history and surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery.
Creeslough
Historic Sites | Natural Beauty
Colmcille Heritage Centre
Our mission is to celebrate, preserve, and share the rich cultural heritage associated with Colmcille. The museum serves as a vibrant space for the display, creation, and curation of artifacts.
Letterkenny
History & Heritage
Monreagh Ulster Scots Heritage & Education Centre
Go on a journey through the mists of time, exploring the rich heritage of the Lagan district in West Ulster.
Carrigans
Adventure
Bundoran Museum
Founded in 2018, the Magh Ene Museum in Bundoran Community Centre holds many items relating to Bundoran’s history.
Bundoran
Museum
Ballyshannon and District Museum
Welcome to the Ballyshannon Museum, where history and art come alive in Ireland’s Oldest Town.
Ballyshannon
Museum
Beltany Stone Circle
Older than the pyramids of Egypt, Beltany Stone Circle is one of Ireland’s finest prehistoric monuments, featuring more than 60 standing stones set in a peaceful hilltop landscape with stunning countryside views. The Beltany Stone Circle was built around 1400-800 BC.
Raphoe
History & Heritage
Did you know that one of the most famous songs of all time, Amazing Grace was inspired by the near death in a storm at sea of its composer, John Newton, who finally found refuge in Lough Swilly in County Donegal?
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