Location: Letterkenny
Top Things to do in Letterkenny
The 6 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Letterkenny, County Donegal
Letterkenny (Irish: Leitir Ceanainn, meaning "hillside of the O'Cannons"), nicknamed "the Cathedral Town", is the largest and most populous town in County Donegal, Ireland. It lies on the River Swilly in east Donegal and has a population of 19,274. Along with the nearby city of Derry, Letterkenny is considered a regional economic gateway. Letterkenny acts as an urban gateway to the Tír Chonaill Gaeltacht, similar to Galway's relationship to the Connemara Gaeltacht.
Restaurants in Letterkenny
1. Mount Errigal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By cahiro447 - Odense, Denmark
There are in fact a few "Tracks" to the very top of the highest mountain in "County Donegal" where of course the view is spectacular !!???????? Even if you find the ascent a bit of a trial the trail coming down is a pleasure ????????????????????
2. Glenveagh Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,350 reviews
Reviewed By clairedU1697MK - County Monaghan, Ireland
Fantastic views and scenes and history to be explored. Be prepared for long walk to and from the castle which is lovely or avail of the shuttle bus for a small fare. A lovely experience.
3. Glebe House and Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By bmnobbs
Having organised a group visit, I must congratulate Adrian and June the on providing an excellent,very informative tour of the house. (the Gallery wasn't open that day) . Their insightful knowledge and abiity to answer questions posed by a very varied group was terrific.
4. Portsalon Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By kerrp - Precigne, France
We enjoyed excellent food served, freshly cooked to perfection, even for someone who is very particular about how a steak is cooked. It was served hot where appropriate and portion size was generous. We had starters, mains and desserts on both nights of our recent short break, with both of us trying different dishes, so we got to sample a lot more of the menu. Really genuinely friendly and helpful staff who made every effort to ensure everything was perfect made the whole experience a real treat. One important note we really appreciated that in these difficult and challenging times of Covid19 we felt safe seeing the extra space given between diners with the obvious reduced capacity.
5. Newmills Corn and Flax Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By angmcg1
Pleasant afternoon, short intro film followed by very informative tour. The mill is small, but very nicely restored. Makes a nice short stop. Loads of parking.
6. Tropical World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Open seasonally, Tropical World at Alcorn’s, Letterkenny, has best be described by patrons as both “Donegal’s hidden gem” and the “one must see attraction to visit in Donegal”. Tropical World is a fully licensed zoo with an astonishing array of animals, from a dazzling display of butterflies to the world’s smallest monkeys alike. The incredible butterfly house is still the star attraction, with hundreds of amazing tropical butterflies in free-flight around you as you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the rainforest. Leave Letterkenny’s own slice of the Amazon and you’re greeted by the sounds from the tree topped canopies, with beautiful birds of all shapes and sizes from around the globe calling you on. Only after you reach the reptile house can you begin to meet the lemurs and miniature primates that call Tropical World home, along with owls,prairie dogs, our family of Meerkats.
Reviewed By mariamG9414EE - Clogher, United Kingdom
We spent a very enjoyable day here yesterday with our 6 year old and 1.5 year old despite the fact that the weather wasn’t so great! Most of Tropical World is undercover so the fact it was raining when we arrived didn’t matter. Thankfully it dried up for long enough that we got to the outdoor parts but we were told to come back to reception and borrow umbrellas if it was still raining! There is a great selection of animals and birds as well as an undercover play area which our two loved. The six year old was just mesmerised by all the animals, especially when she got to hold a bearded dragon and touch a snake!!! She also loved the butterfly house where the butterfly’s fly freely around you, we even saw one land on someone! The 1.5 year old didn’t have the same interest obviously but was still happy to spend a few hours here. We also ate at the wee cafe on site and the food was gorgeous! We will definitely be back when we’re back in letterkenny!
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