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County Donegal, located in northwest Ireland, is within Ulster province but not part of Northern Ireland. Its rugged landscape makes the area attractive and alluring, covered in part by blanket bogs, with seacoasts and mountains and thickly wooded inland…

Widely considered the birthplace of St. Columba, the area around Gartan Lough encompasses some of the most beautiful mountain country in Ireland/donegal/. Just south of Glenveagh National Park, it is technically within the park but also connected to…

This stone Celtic fort, also known as Grianan Ailigh, is circular in shape and located atop an 810 foot high hill northeast of Letterkenny. The views from this site are breathtaking, and include the areas around Donegal…

Ards Forest Park encompasses perhaps the widest variety of landscapes of any of Ireland’s many forest parks. In addition to the coastal area of Sheephaven’s Bay, the park contains loughs, salt marshes, valleys and rivers.
Also interesting is…

The Irish name of this village means Ring Fort of Maolian. It is a relaxing summer holiday area, with comfortable homes situated along the sandy shores of Lough Swilly.
Rathmullan has a small harbor with a big history.…

Letterkenny is the fastest growing town in County Donegal, and has the distinction of the longest main street of any town in Ireland. It is a bustling place and a prime area to visit and experience the everyday…

Tory Island, also known as Toraigh Island, has been populated for nearly four thousand years, since the time of the Neolithic farmers. This tiny, barren land mass is situated nine miles off the shore of Ireland’s northern peninsulas. It…

This sandy stretch extends 2 kms along Donegal Bay. The water is warm and exceptionally comfortable for swimming in the summer because when the tide moves in, it crosses 1km of hot sand.
The bathing area is…

The Irish Forestry Awards System had its origins back in 1769. It was created to award medals to farmers who planted certain trees, namely ash, oak, elm, or Weymouth or Scots Pine, on their property. Summerhill House features an…

This historical site commemorates the ancient celebration of Mayday, or the springtime festival of Beltane. During this feast, the Celts lit fires on the hilltops to rejuvenate the weakened winter sun.
Existing from even before the Iron Age,…