Donegal is located in the north of the country, in the Republic of Ireland. Donegal hosts some of the most spectacular scenery in Ireland ranging from high mountains, rivers, lakes, to coastal cliffs and beaches. Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head, extends into the Atlantic Ocean on the Inishowen peninsula. Places to visit include Glenveagh National Park and Castle, Donegal Castle, Grianan Aileach, Donegal County Museum, Tory Island, and the Donegal Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area). Popular places to stay include Donegal Town, Letterkenny, Bundoran, Dungloe, Gweedore, Malin, Killybegs, and Dunfanaghy.
Getting Around Donegal
Donegal has its own airport at Carrickfinn with very limited services to Ireland and Britain. Aside from the airport, the nearest ferryports are at Belfast and Larne; and better air services are available at Ireland West Airport Knock, Belfast, and Dublin. There are no railway lines in Donegal. There are bus services to Sligo, Galway, and Dublin; as well as to Derry and Belfast in Northern Ireland. Details on getting around Donegal, and of the nearest air- and seaports can be found in our Transport Guide.
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Donegal Car Hire
Drive yourself around Donegal and Ireland: Hire a car from Budget, Argus, Irish Car Rentals, or Dan Dooley.
Maps of Donegal
Plan your visit to Ireland and Donegal with our map of Donegal, and maps of Ireland.
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Donegal Accommodation Search
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