Donegal Town

Donegal gave its name to the county but strangely it is not the county town. The county town is Lifford as it is the location of the County Council headquarters.
The town was the home of the O’Donnell clan who were leaders of the opposition to the English colonisation from the 15th to the 17th century.
Donegal Castle was their home and it is now one of thwe main historical sites of the town. Other interesting buildings include St. Patrick’s Church of the Four Masters and Donegal Abbey.

Donegal town is in the south of the county at the mouth of the River Eske where it flows into Donegal Bay, nestled in the shadows of Blue Stack Mountains.

The town has a wide variety of retail shops and stores as well as some very good restaurants and cafes.

Places to visit in Donegal Town

Donegal Town Railway Heritage Centre, Donegal Bay Waterbus, Donegal Golf Club

Not far  from the town there are some sandy beaches including Murvagh beach and Rossnowlagh beach which is good for swimming, sunbathing and surfing. Swimming, fishing, boating, golf, horseback riding and hill walking are popular outdoor pursuits in the area.

Festivals

Donegal Food Festival in late August.
Donegal Town Summer Festival

Accommodation

Hotels

Harvey’s Point
Central Hotel Donegal
Mill Park Hotel
Abbey Hotel Donegal
Lough Eske Castle

Bed and Breakfast

Milltown House
The Gateway Lodge
Farmleigh House
Haywoods B&B

Self Catering

Faye’s Place
Donegal Lodgings – Apt 1
The Gables
Northwest coast Apartment

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How Far is Donegal Town?

Letterkenny: 48km, Belfast: 176 km, Donegal Airport: 68 km, Dublin: 223 km