72 Hours in Donegal
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Never been to Donegal before? There’s so much of the county to see and it’ll be impossible to do in one go, but if you want to squeeze in as much as you can, here’s our suggestions for a 3 day/72 hour itinerary for the county!
Day 1 – Letterkenny & Fanad Peninsula
Day 2 – Wild Atlantic West
Day 3 – South Donegal


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- Arrive into Letterkenny
- Visit Glenveagh National Park (castle walk + lakeside trails)
- Drive to the Fanad Peninsula
- Visit Fanad Head Lighthouse
- Dinner: Coastal restaurant in Fanad or Milford area
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Letterkenny or
- Self‑catering in Fanad
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- Drive via Dungloe to the Rosses
- Stop at beaches such as Carrickfinn or Maghery
- Explore Slieve League Cliffs
- Dinner: Teelin or Ardara area
- Overnight: Boutique hotel or guesthouse in Ardara
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- Visit Donegal Town
- Explore Donegal Castle
- Scenic drive around Lough Eske
- Lunch & shopping in Donegal Town before departure