Things to do in Co. Donegal

County Donegal is a land of contrasts, miles of uncluttered golden sandy beaches, windswept headlands with rugged cliffs, mountains and peat blanket bogs, islands and lochs, Celtic tradition and Christian heritage

Donegal has much for outdoor enthusiasts. For the keen angler Co. Donegal has much to offer including the River Ray where Muckish Mountain Fishery is a favourite for Salmon and Sea Trout.
With twenty-five 18-hole and fourteen 9-hole courses from which to choose, you are never more than a short drive from a round of Golf
Or why not try your hand at Horse Riding. Have you dreamed of riding along a golden beach galloping through the surf? Now is your chance, Golden Sands Equestrian Centre and Dunfanaghy Stables offer riding along the golden beaches of Co. Donegal as well as longer rides exploring the beautiful mountain and coastal scenery.
Co. Donegal is also a great area for walking and cycling with something for all.

No visit to Co. Donegal would be complete with visiting it's historic buildings. Many are now looked after by Heritage Ireland. These include 15th century Donegal Castle and Glenveagh Castle and Visitor Centre.
Other buildings of historic interest include the Seat of Power a 17th Century Court room.

Family attractions in Co. Donegal includes the Jungle King indoor play area and Water World at Bundoran with it's slides, waves machines and for the discerning adult Aqua Mara with Seaweed baths and Relaxarium.
Leisure Land at Redcastle has all the fun of the fair with Dodgems, Pirate Ship and more.

For those who are interested in the history and heritage of Co. Donegal there is much to do. Falcarragh Visitor Centre will take you back and immerse you in the lives of our rural ancestors from Falcarragh.
Oilean Thorai or Troy Island, is only 2 ½ miles long but is filled with rugged but spectacular cliff scenery and history including St. Colm Cille and his monks and myths from ancient Gaelic history. For details of ferry services to troy go to Tory Island Ferry.
Farther McDyres's Folk Village shows life as it was 300 years ago.
Do your ancestors come from Ireland or Co. Donegal? Visit the Donegal Ancestry centre to find out more about your family.
The Guns of Dunree is a Military Museum set in splendid scenery. The Guns of Dunree protect Lough Swilly with it's great historical and geographic significance.

Other places of interest include the lovely Arranmore Island, Fintown Railway, Donegal China Shop and Visitor Centre, County Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Inishow Maritime Museum and Planetarium, Dunlewey Centre and Lifford Greyhounds Track

More details of things to do in Co. Donegal can be found on the Official North West Tourism Web-site.