Place to visit
Donegal County Museum, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Donegal County Museum is a county museum in County Donegal, Ireland (Sentry Hill Road). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- County museum in County Donegal, Ireland · Museums and art
- Where
- Ireland · High Road, Letterkenny
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- DUB Dublin, 195 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 10:00-12:30,13:00-16:30; Sa 13:00-16:30; Su,PH off
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 54.95457, -7.73507
What it is and where
Donegal County Museum is a county museum in County Donegal, Ireland (Sentry Hill Road). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sentry Hill Road, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 552 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.95457, -7.73507; the nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 195 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Donegal County Museum is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:30
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:52
- JunBest time17:03
- JulBest time16:33
- AugBest time14:44
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:08
- NovBetter not8:03
- DecBetter not6:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Conwal Parish ChurchChurch building in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland469 m
- Cathedral of St Eunan and St ColumbaChurch in Co. Donegal, Ireland550 m
- Kinnegar Brewing CompanyBrewery1.9 km
- Rockhill House Estate17th-century, family owned and run, Georgian country house hotel, spa and exclusive use wedding venue in Letterkenny, county Donegal, Ireland3.5 km
- Gregory HillHill in County Donegal, Ireland5.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Ireland: art museum in Dublin
- Chester Beatty Library: Library and museum in Dublin, Ireland
- Kilmainham Gaol: former prison in Ireland
- Irish Museum of Modern Art: art museum in Dublin
- Kylemore Abbey: abbey in Galway, Ireland
- James Joyce Tower and Museum: museum in Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Every Ireland place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Donegal County Museum?
It is a county museum in County Donegal, Ireland. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Donegal County Museum?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57.
How do you get to Donegal County Museum?
The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 195 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Conwal Parish Church, Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba, Kinnegar Brewing Company. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
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