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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.

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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 (26) · Mountains (26) · History (5) · Food and drink (3) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (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.

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

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.

  1. JanBetter not7:34
  2. FebPossible9:24
  3. MarPossible11:28
  4. AprBest time13:48
  5. MayBest time15:49
  6. JunBest time16:59
  7. JulBest time16:30
  8. AugBest time14:42
  9. SepBest time12:25
  10. OctPossible10:10
  11. NovBetter not8:06
  12. DecBetter not7:01

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

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.

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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Ireland, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Donegal?

The best known: Donegal Castle, Croaghgorm, Donegal Abbey, Rotten Island Lighthouse, 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 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.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.