Kilclooney Dolmen
The dolmen at Kilclooney in County Donegal, which dates from around 3500 BC, is a superb example of a dolmen, or portal tomb, and is widely regarded as one of, if not the greatest, in Ireland. (A dolment is a megalithic buriel chamber that is …
Fanad Head Lighthouse
Fanad Head is a Gaeltacht region (where Irish is spoken) on the eastern side of the Fanad Peninsula, therefore it encompasses the finest of what this beautiful county has to offer. The Fanad Head Lighthouse, located at the extreme tip of Donegal’s coastline, tiptoes about …
Mount Errigal
Mount Errigal is unquestionably one of Ireland’s most recognisable symbols. Errigal mountain, which stands at 751 metres and is located near Gweedore town, towering over the wide green area below. Errigal is the county’s highest mountain and the biggest member of the Derryveagh family, with …
Slieve League
The Slieve League cliffs, or Sliabh Liag, rise to a height of almost 600 metres, more than a kilometre higher than the iconic Cliffs of Moher, and climb the Atlantic Ocean below. Take the long hike to the cliff’s edge, where designated overlooks provide panoramic …
Malin Head
A journey to Malin Head, on the Inishowen Peninsula, is one of the top things to do in Donegal. It has the title of being the most northern point on the island of Ireland, with breathtaking views. Malin Head is a great place to start …
Buncrana
Buncrana is a very accessible town for travellers, as it is only 43 kilometres (27 miles) from Letterkenny, Donegal’s largest city
The History of Irish Coffee
Although Irish coffee is the iconic Irish drink and the ideal Winter warmer, little is known about its past. Coffee cocktails are a prominent coffee trend that we’ve witnessed in this decade. An Espresso Martini is a must-have on every cocktail menu. Cocktail menus are …
The finest things to do in Donegal, Ireland
Stand on the brink of a cliff or visit a picturesque coastal town. Here are some of the top things to see and do in Donegal. Donegal is one of Ireland’s most distinctive counties. It is located in the country’s northwestern quarter and is the …