# Things to see in Donegal (Ireland): 40 places and when to go

> Donegal is a town in Ireland, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Mountains (26), History (5). The best known are Donegal Castle, Croaghgorm and Donegal Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/donegal/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Ireland · 54.65, -8.1167
- **Places:** 40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/naturaleza/) (26) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/montana/) (26) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/historia/) (5) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/gastronomia/) (3) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/senderismo/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/museos/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March and October.
- **Nearest airport:** DUB Dublin, 182 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Croaghgorm, at 674 m.

## What to see in Donegal

The places in and around Donegal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Donegal Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/donegal-castle/): Castle in Donegal County, Ireland · 683 m
- [Croaghgorm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/croaghgorm/): Mountain in Ireland · 12 km
- [Donegal Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/donegal-franciscan-abbey/): Former house of Franciscan friars · 109 m
- [Rotten Island Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/rotten-island-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Ireland · 21 km
- [Ardmore Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ardmore-hill/): Mountain in County Donegal, Ireland · 14 km
- [Ballycroy Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ballycroy-hill/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 21 km
- [Barnesmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/barnesmore/): Mountain in County Donegal, Ireland · 13 km
- [Binbane](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/binbane/): Mountain in County Donegal, Ireland · 12 km
- [Bradlieve Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/bradlieve-mountain/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 11 km
- [Carnaween](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/carnaween/): Mountain in County Donegal, Ireland · 12 km
- [Cashelgolan Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/cashelgolan-hill/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 28 km
- [McGrath Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/castle-mcgrath/): Castle · 21 km
- [Croaghbarnes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/croaghbarnes/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 14 km
- [Croaghconnellagh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/croaghconnellagh/): Mountain in County Donegal, Ireland · 13 km
- [Croaghleconnell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/croaghleconnell/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 29 km
- [Croaghloughanna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/croaghloughanna/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 16 km
- [Croaghnageer](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/croaghnageer/): Mountain in County Donegal, Ireland · 14 km
- [Crockkinnagoe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/crockkinnagoe/): Mountain in County Donegal, Ireland · 21 km
- [Crocknapeast](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/crocknapeast/): Mountain in Ireland · 24 km
- [Derkbeg Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/derkbeg-hill/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 23 km
- [Donegal Railway Heritage Centre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/donegal-railway-heritage-centre/): Heritage Railway in County Donegal, Ireland · 972 m
- [Doon Fort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/doon-fort/): Archaeological site · 30 km
- [Farbreagagh Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/farbreagagh-hill/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 14 km
- [Garranbane Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/garranbane-hill/): Hill in County Donegal, Ireland · 20 km

And the other 16, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Lavagh More](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/lavagh-more/), [Loughfad Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/loughfad-hill/), [Maum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/maum/), [Meenagushoge Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/meenagushoge-hill/), [Meenalargan Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/meenalargan-hill/), [Mulmosog Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/mulmosog-mountain/), [Silver Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/silver-hill/), [Tullynadoobin](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/tullynadoobin/)
- **History**: [Magherabeg Friary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/magherabeg-abbey/)
- **Architecture**: [St John's Point Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/saint-john-s-point/)
- **Food and drink**: [Ardara Distillery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ardara-distillery/), [Donegal Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/donegal-brewing-company/), [Finn Valley Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/finn-valley-brewing-company/)
- **Hiking**: [Bluestack Way](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/bluestack-way/), [Gaeltacht Way, Donegal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/colmcille-s-way-donegal-way/), [Gaeltacht Way, Donegal](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/finn-s-way-donegal-way/)

## When to go to Donegal

The best time to visit Donegal is **April to September**; also possible: February to March and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 34 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 24 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 28 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 48 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 49 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 59 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 30 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 42 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 25 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 10 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 06 |
| December | Better not | 7 h 01 |

In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.

When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Donegal

The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB, Dublin), 182 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.65%2C-8.1167)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.65%2C-8.1167)

## Other towns nearby

- [Bundoran](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/bundoran/): 9 places · 21 km
- [Sentry Hill Road](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/sentry-hill-road/): 15 places · 41 km
- [Sligo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/sligo/): 48 places · 49 km
- [Muff](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/muff/): 10 places · 72 km
- [Monaghan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/monaghan/): 14 places · 87 km
- [Farnham Street](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/farnham-street/): 10 places · 88 km

And all of Ireland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Donegal?

The best known: [Donegal Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/donegal-castle/), [Croaghgorm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/croaghgorm/), [Donegal Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/donegal-franciscan-abbey/), [Rotten Island Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/rotten-island-lighthouse/), [Ardmore Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/irlanda/ardmore-hill/). In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Donegal?

April to September; also possible: February to March and October. In June there are 16 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 01.

### How do you get to Donegal?

The nearest main airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), 182 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.65%2C-8.1167) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Donegal as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).