Glenveagh National Park is one of Donegal’s treasures. It can be found in the heart of Donegal and covers over 16,000 hectares making it the largest National Park in Ireland. In this brief article we take a closer look at what makes this national park one of the top attractions in the north west of Ireland.   The Glenveagh National Park can be found about 24km north west of Letterkenny in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains. With its pristine lakes, mountains, boglands, moorlands, rivers and wilderness, this remote and …
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Donegal is blessed with a diverse and beautiful landscape of hills, woodlands, glens, lakes, and beaches which all come together to create a paradise for outdoor activities. If you’re heading to Donegal on your holiday and you love the great outdoors, then read on and see what’s instore for you…   Kayaking Why not try some sea kayaking while in Donegal and discover one of the most beautiful coastlines that Ireland has to offer. The glorious coastline around Donegal and the Inishowen Peninsula is ideal for kayaking with lots of …
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The north west is one of the most spectacular, unspoilt and undiscovered corners of Ireland and one of the best ways to get here is to fly into Donegal Airport. This airport is an excellent facility operating daily and regular flights from Cork, Dublin and Glasgow. Read on for more. Donegal Airport is located in a beautiful remote part of Donegal in an area called Carrickfinn, which is about a 15 minute drive from Dungloe and a 45 minute drive from Letterkenny. When you fly to Donegal, you will touch down in one of …
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Letterkenny is located in the heart of County Donegal overlooking Lough Swilly. With its buzzing nightlife, historical and recreational attractions, this charming town makes a fantastic base for a holiday in the north west of Ireland. Read on for more.   Letterkenny is a charming market town, which began its existence in the early 17th century. Today, it is a vibrant commercial town and a popular stop off for tourists and visitors to the north west of Ireland. Whether you’re passing through or stopping off, make sure you stroll around …
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With the mighty Atlantic waves crashing into the miles and miles of coastline on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that the west coast of Ireland has become a top destination for surfing. County Donegal in particular has become a mecca for surfing enthusiasts, as there’s plenty of surf beaches and surf schools to be found here.   Bundoran Beach is one of the top surfing beaches in Ireland and surfers are guaranteed to catch the perfect waves here. The shoreline has a number of headlands jutting out and there’s …
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Donegal has a range of Christmas events taking place over the festive season. Head onto the ice in Letterkenny, explore Donegal’s own version of Lapland and enjoy the excitement of switching on the Christmas lights in the main towns of Donegal. Read on to find out more about Donegal’s top Christmas events. Donegal is certainly not going to be out done when it comes to Christmas events this year. With everything from Santa to Shane McGowan, there is something to please everyone! Santa Park at Bundoran’s Winter Wonderland Santa has …
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Donegal is famous the world over for its breathtaking scenery, miles of unspoilt Atlantic coastline, long sandy beaches, sheltered bays and of course the ‘hills of Donegal’. There are two main mountain ranges to the ‘hills of Donegal’ namely the Bluestack Mountains to the south and the Derryveagh Mountains to the north. It also boasts Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe and Malin Head the most northerly tip of Ireland. Located in the northwest of Ireland, beautiful and wild Donegal is the perfect spot to recharge your batteries …
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