Guidebook for Donegal
Everything Else
City of Culture 2013, explore the medieval city walls as well as the peace bridge, cafes, shops and bars.
104 locals recommend
Londonderry
City of Culture 2013, explore the medieval city walls as well as the peace bridge, cafes, shops and bars.
An Grianan Theatre
Port RoadCheck online for the latest details of shows and exhibitions.
Sightseeing
Nestled along the banks of Lough Gartan, this period propery has it all. great walks, tea room and Gallery, one of Donegal's gems.
14 locals recommend
The Glebe Gallery
R251Nestled along the banks of Lough Gartan, this period propery has it all. great walks, tea room and Gallery, one of Donegal's gems.
Craft Village
An great mix of craft shops, Museum and Cafe del Mundo.
Walk city side to waterside and then onto the fantastic St Colums's park.
7 locals recommend
Peace Bridge
Peace BridgeWalk city side to waterside and then onto the fantastic St Colums's park.
Ramelton
The original capital town of Donegal, one of my favourites.
Errigal Mountain, and the Poisen Glen, 2 of Donegals must see and visit places.
29 locals recommend
Dunlewey
Errigal Mountain, and the Poisen Glen, 2 of Donegals must see and visit places.
A great area to explore for wildlife, accessable via causeway on foot or bike and also on main route to Buncrana
9 locals recommend
Inch Island
A great area to explore for wildlife, accessable via causeway on foot or bike and also on main route to Buncrana
Beltany
Ancient Stone Circle, fun place to explore.
Stone ringfort thought to be built by the Ui Neill in the 7th century but there is eveidence to suggest that the site was used way before that and is listed to be older than the pyramids.
11 locals recommend
Greenan Mountain
Stone ringfort thought to be built by the Ui Neill in the 7th century but there is eveidence to suggest that the site was used way before that and is listed to be older than the pyramids.
Balleeghan
Founded in the sixteenth century on the shores of Lough Swilly, short walk from my house.
My home sits alongside Ballylawn Castle. A branch of the noble of Stewards of which the Marquees of Londonderry belongs. Dated back to the 17th century.
Ballylawn
My home sits alongside Ballylawn Castle. A branch of the noble of Stewards of which the Marquees of Londonderry belongs. Dated back to the 17th century.
Arts & Culture
The Playhouse
5-7 Artillery StAlways something worth checking out.
Gordon Gallery
15B Pump StOne of Derrys leading galleries.
A great venue for exhibitions and occasional music from all over the world.
6 locals recommend
Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre
Port RoadA great venue for exhibitions and occasional music from all over the world.
Food Scene
Pat's Pizza
84 Upper Main StFriendly and good pizza.
The closes you will get to wholefoods in Derry.
Great atmosphere, in the heart of Derry.
Cafe del Mondo
Shipquay StreetThe closes you will get to wholefoods in Derry.
Great atmosphere, in the heart of Derry.
Jazzberries Bistro
Good value
An Grianan Hotel
Friendly space where you can enjoy bar food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quaywest Wine Bar & Restaurant
28 Boating Club LnHard to beat for value, atmoshphere and good food.