Top Things to do in Donegal Town
6 Nature & Parks in Donegal Town That You Shouldn't Miss
Donegal Town is a fairytale of a place, featuring a charming harbor, serene beaches and stoic stone remains of centuries past, like those of 15th-century Donegal Abbey. Stern-looking Donegal Castle, recently restored to its one-time Gaelic glory, is the crown jewel of the area. If you’re looking for souvenirs, snag a hand-woven tweed or carpet, the signature goods of the area. For a good craic, the pubs of The Diamond area are a sure bet.
Restaurants in Donegal Town
1. Gola Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By maryellenc374 - Letterkenny, Ireland
Visited gola for the first time this year, although we live locally, we never got around to making the trip. The ferry left hourly which was great as we had young family with us and we could stay as long or as short as suited us. The ferryman was more than helpful, loading and unloading a pram with a child in it and giving us all a helping hand on and off the ferry. The island itself is lovely and anyone we met were polite and pleasant. It's a day trip I will remember for a long time!
2. Magheraroarty Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Murvagh Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By emilyo60 - Mullingar, Ireland
I had looked up blue flag beaches in Donegal and this was named. This was our 6th blue flag beach to visit on this 2 week visit to Donegal, as well as taking in the breathtaking beaches at Maghera, Dooey & Bun beag. In my ignorance, I had never heard of Murvagh before so on our way home when we saw a sign for it, we pulled off the main N15 (with Donegal 10km away & Ballyshannon 12 km away & took the L2165 & the beach is 3km in!) for a quick look, paddle and stretch of the legs. There was plenty of parking and 2 portaloos (1 was usable by 11.30am on a Saturday; the other not). It's a long sandy beach approximately 2km in length. There are extensive dunes, which lead into a forest. Lovely clean beach but then Donegal is awash with fabulous beaches: one isbetter than the next! You truly are spoilt for beach choices in Donegal. I saw a lifeguard present here too. Would highly recommend if you are passing by the turn for it!
