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Donegal, Co. Donegal

Donegal (Irish: Dún na nGall or Fort of the Foreigners) is a thriving market town in County Donegal. Donegal town is situated at the mouth of Donegal Bay and is overshadowed by the Bluestack Mountains.

Traditionally the largest employer in the town has been Magee of Donegal. They are internationally known for their fine tweed garments, some of which can be seen being woven by hand on small looms in the company's department store.

Recreations include swimming at several fine sandy beaches nearby, surfing, sea and river fishing, golf (18) on a championship course at Murvagh, boating, pony-trekking and tennis. Donegal is also used as a base for hill-walking in the nearby Bluestack Mountains.

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Biddys O’Barnes

Donegal, Co. Donegal

Pub

Just a short drive from Donegal town, in the foothills of the stunning Blue Stack Moun ...

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Drink

Olde Castle Bar & Red Hugh's Restaurant, The

Donegal, Co. Donegal

Bar / Restaurant

In a restored stone building directly overlooking the ruins of O’Donnell Castle ...

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Gardens

Salthill Walled Garden

Mountcharles, Co. Donegal

When Elizabeth Temple started to reclaim a 200 year old walled garden, she did the logical thing and started gardening near the door. Nothing remained in the walled acre except a greenhouse and some paths, and a new garden - rather than a restore ...

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Golf

Lough Erne Golf Resort

Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Course Type: Parkland

The Faldo Championship Course (7, 167 yards Par 72) is an exciting challenge for golfers of all abilities, featuring 18 spectacular golf holes. Situated between Castle Hume Lough and Lower Lough Erne, 14 of the holes have Water in play, highlight ...

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What's On

Donegal Farmers Market - County Donegal

Donegal Town Farmers Market

The Diamond, Donegal Town, County Donegal

On: Third Saturday Each Month

Contact:

Jim McLoughlin - 087 973 0539

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Tourist Attractions

Donegal Castle

Donegal, Co. Donegal

Built by the O'Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske, Donegal Castle has extensive 17th century additions by Sir Basil Brooke. For most of the last two centuries, the majority of the buildings lay in ruins but the castle wa ...

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Wedding Venues

Harvey's Point

Lough Eske, Co. Donegal

Blessed with one of Ireland’s most beautiful locations, on the shores of Lough Eske, the Gysling family’s hotel is in a setting reminiscent of their native Switzerland - a dramatic backdrop for those who opt to arrive by helicopter or ...

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