Seisiún Thir Chonaill, Dungloe

Seisiún Thir Chonaill, Dungloe Seisiún Thir Chonaill is a unique Irish festive weekend of trad sessions, workshops and live music and dance of the highest standard. The festival centers around a Pub Session Competition, which takes place in the town … Continue reading →

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Lough Doon Ring Fort Donegal

Lough Doon Ring Fort Donegal Doon Fort is an ancient ring fort on Doon Lough in the townland of Drumboghill which is 9km kilometres north of Ardara and not far from the coastal villages of Narin and Portnoo. It’s situated … Continue reading →

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The Daniel O’Donnell Visitor Centre Dungloe

The Daniel O’Donnell Visitor Centre Dungloe – He is one of Donegal’s greatest ambassadors and now Daniel O’Donnell has his own museum/visitors’ centre in Dungloe. The Daniel O”Donnell Visitor Centre is an amazing tribute to the Kincasslagh singer. The centre … Continue reading →

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Fintown Railway

The Fintown Railway is the only operational railway in Co. Donegal.  Set amidst spectacular highland scenery overlooking Lough Finn, the railway (3 m/5km) is a restored section of the former County Donegal Railway. This setting prompted the famous international playwright … Continue reading →

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Glenties Harvest Fair Festival

Glenties Harvest Fair Festival – The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival is one of the highlights of the Donegal calendar every year and is normally held over a long weekend in early September. This traditional Irish event has been held for … Continue reading →

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Peadar O’Donnell Weekend

Peadar O’Donnell Weekend – This cultural literary weekend is held annually in the Rosses area of West Donegal during the second last weekend of October. The weekend celebrates the life and times of Peadar O’Donnell – the socialist, republican, writer, … Continue reading →

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Lettermacaward Self Catering

Lettermacaward Self Catering – This lovely village is situated along the wonderful touring route around the broad sweep of Gweebarra Bay. Lettermacaward or “Leitir” as known locally, is the gateway to the Rosses from the South. The “hills of Donegal” … Continue reading →

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