County Donegal (/ ˌdʌnɪˈɡɔːl, ˌdɒn -, ˈdɒnɪɡɔːl / DUN-ig-AWL, DON-, DON-ig-awl; [6] Irish: Contae Dhún na nGall) [7] is a county of Ireland in the province of Ulster and in the Northern and Western Region. It is named after the town of Donegal in the south of the county.

This is what scenic drives were made for. Meet County Donegal, Ireland’s wildest county, with its Blue Flag beaches and untamed, yet serene landscapes.

Welcome to County Donegal. Located in the province of Ulster, County Donegal is tucked away in northwest Ireland. There’s endless things to do in Donegal, from Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head, to secret waterfalls, breath-taking beaches and much more.

Jan 16, 2025 · Welcome to Donegal – a county where a rugged landscape collides with heritage, history, tradition and some of Ireland’s most impressive scenery. I have been visiting Donegal since around 1992. This guide is a collection of what I think are the best things to do in Donegal, based on 20+ visits.

County Donegal is the wild child of Ireland and home to some of its most ravishingly sublime scenery and beautiful beaches. This is a county of extremes: at times desolate and battered by brutal weather, yet also a land of unspoilt splendour where stark peaks and sweeping beaches bask in glorious sunshine, and port-side restaurants serve ...

Jan 12, 2025 · Donegal, most northerly county of Ireland, in the historic province of Ulster. The small village of Lifford in eastern Donegal is the county seat. Donegal is bounded on the west and north by the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by Lough (lake) Foyle and Northern Ireland, and on the south by Northern Ireland and the Irish county of Leitrim. The ...

Donegal is a large, thinly populated county in the north of the Republic of Ireland, further north than any part of Northern Ireland, and connected to the rest of the Republic by a strip only 9 km wide.

Aug 28, 2024 · County Donegal [1], is in Northwest Ireland and Lakelands and is the northernmost county in Ireland, stretching further to the north than any part of Northern Ireland. Donegal is the English translation of "Dún na nGall", literally "Fort of the Foreigners", the county takes its official name from the town of Donegal, where this fort was located.

May 8, 2024 · County Donegal is a part of the province of Ulster in Ireland. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal people maintain a distinct cultural and friendly identity which is easily spotted...

Sep 1, 2023 · With jaw-dropping coastal views, countless beaches, towering cliffs, stunning mountain scenery, isolated islands and breathtaking driving routes waiting to be explored, Donegal is a dream destination for any outdoor enthusiast.