Local Attractions

Glenveagh National Park
Some 16,500hectare park with mountains, lakes & glens, with a large herd of red deer and eagles. Guided tours of the Castle, audio-visual show, self guided nature trails, with beautiful gardens to explore. Restaurant and traditional teas available.

Donegal Castle
A 15th century restored Norman Tower House, with additional 17th century Manor House.
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2. Motor Sports in Donegal
Donegal International Car Rally
Takes place every year in June.


3. Water Sports in Donegal
2-Day Open Boat Sea Angling Festival
Seamus McHugh , Cladnageara Pier, Co. Donegal
This long established, annual two day international sea angling festival is renowned for the quality of fishing and the 'mighty craic'. Pre-booking essential.


4. Outdoor Pursuit Centres in Donegal
Donegal Adventure Centre
Co. Donegal
Donegal Adventure Centre, Ireland's newest outdoor adventure centre, is set against a stunning backdrop of mountains, hills and glens. With views of Bundoran's famous surfing waves - the centre will specialise in surfing tuition but also offer a variety o f other adventure activities from mountain biking and orienteering and angling. Other outdoor activities include survival skills, hill walking, body boarding, golf and horse riding. A range of holiday packages are available at the centre ranging from a single weekend to a full week. Most packages will run from Saturday to Saturday. All adventure packages involve multiple activities, but guests can choose to specialise in surfing, mountain biking, orienteering or mountaineering.


6. Golf in Donegal
Ballyliffin Golf Club
Karl J. O'Doherty , Ballyliffin, Co. Donegal
Established 1947 The Glashedy Links makes the most of a genuinely dramatic location. Designed by Pat Ruddy and Tom Craddock, it has been laid out on predominantly higher ground above and beyond The Old Links. The views from the course are stunning. Measuring over 7000 yards from the Championship tees with vast undulating greens, cavernous bunkers and fairways that twist and roll beneath towering dunes, the challenge presented by the Glashedy Links is almost as formidable as it is exhilarating. It was once the best kept secret in golf, but Ballyliffin has recently been described as 'the Ballybunion of the North'. Situated close to Malin Head on Donegal's Inishowen Peninsula, Ireland's most northerly links comprises 365 acres of spectacular duneland and is practically surrounded by rolling hills and mountains - the only other boundary is the Atlantic Ocean. Ballyliffin Golf Club has two 18 hole courses: the classic Old Links and the magnificent new Glashedy Links, which opened for play in August 1995.


Letterkenny Golf Club is situated within 3km of the centre of the town of Letterkenny on Rathmelton Road. It is a quality parkland course which has recently been extensively redesigned and redeveloped by Declan Brannigan – one of Ireland’s leading golf course architects. Many of its 18 holes enjoy spectacular views of Lough Swilly. The redeveloped course includes many new features – such as lakes, mounding, greens and bunkers. It offers an enjoyable and challenging experience and has a modern clubhouse with a friendly atmosphere and an award-winning restaurant. It also boasts a professional golfing instructor and a youth academy.

7. Squash in Donegal
Letterkenny Squash Club
Main Street Lower, Co. Donegal
You can hire rackets at some clubs, but you will probably want your own. A basic racket will cost £20. You could pay as much as £120 if you wanted. Balls cost about £1.50 and eyeguards £25-£30.

8. Tennis in Donegal
Letterkenny
High Road, Co. Donegal
4 full size Tennis Courts complete with flood lights.

9.Equestrian Sports in Donegal
Deane's Open Farm - Equestrian & Golf Centre
Darney, Co. Donegal
Deane's Farm is located on the North-West coast of Ireland between the rolling Donegal hills and the majestic Atlantic Ocean. From Donegal Town, 12 miles, on the N56 going towards Killybegs, overlooking beautiful Bruckless Bay, signposted.


11. Bowling (10 Pin) in Donegal
Arena 7, Letterkenny Bowling Centre
Ballyraine, Co. Donegal
Also
Ptich & Putt 5 a-side All Weather Football Pitches Pool Tables Cafeteria Family Rates.

12. Greyhound Racing in Donegal
Lifford Greyhound Racing Co Ltd
Cahill Magee , Lifford Greyhound Racing Co Ltd, Race Track, Co. Donegal Here you can enjoy a great meal while enjoying the dogs racing.


14. Sport Associations in Donegal
Irish Surfing Assocation
Mr. Roci Allen , Tigh Na Mara, Co. Donegal
The organisation of surfing in Ireland commenced in 1967 when a few enthusiasts from Dublin founded the Surf Club of Ireland. The Surf Club of Ireland has now become the Irish Surfing Association and the growth of the sport has been such that there are now nine clubs around the country with three more expected to join during 1996. The clubs elect an executive who forms the Irish Surfing Association who in turn co-ordinate the surfing activities within the thirty two counties of the island of Ireland. There are over 800 members in nine clubs which represent approximately half of the surfing population of Ireland. Bundoran, Rossnowlagh and Rosbeg, Co. Donegal are some of the best known beaches in Ireland.
Ireland is one of the most consistent surf destinations in Europe. The best months are undoubtedly April/May and September/October. Outside these periods, you have either cold winter weather, with huge, often uncontrollable swells, or long flat periods during the warm summer months. The weather is extremely changeable and rainfall is heavy all year round. Air temperatures in July/August can reach the mid-seventies, with water temperatures in the mid-sixties. During the winter, however the water temperature can drop below forty degrees, with air temperatures in January and February between thirty and forty degrees.

15. Lough Swilly Yacht Club
Fahan, Co. Donegal
Lough Swilly Yacht Club at Fahan, three miles from Buncrana is always delighted to welcome visiting yachtsmen. Widely varied programme of events throughout the season will suit both the beginners and the more experienced sailor who will enjoy the ever changing challenge presented by Lough Swilly in all its moods. A Marina is being developed at Fahan and there will be 350 berths available.

16. Bowling (Flat Green) in Donegal
CYMS Bowls
Patsy James , Courtyard Shopping Centre, Oliver Plunkett Road, Co. Donegal. Letterkenny park.
Green Bowling and snooker facilities available.

17. Leisureland Redcastle
Redcastle, Co. Donegal

18. Activity Holidays in Donegal
Gartan Outdoor Education Centre
Ursula MacPherson , Churchill, Co. Donegal
Explore Donegal's islands by sea kayak, surf our Western and Northern shores, experience life on the sea bed while snorkelling in our clear, clean coastal waters, or try rock climbing on the mountain craggs and coastal cliffs of this splendid country. Join us for a week long course, a weekend or a non-residential day or evening. During July and August, we'll be holding Rock and Roll Saturday's( Rock climbing and sea kayaking and Sailin' Sundays. Courses for all ages and physiques.


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Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
Corn & Flax mills powered by the river Swilly, experience the pleasure of seeing one of the largest waterwheels in Ireland in action.

Grianan Ailigh
Meaning stone fort of the sun, this ancient fortress & sun temple were built by the druids in 1700 BC. It later became the royal residence of the O'Neills, Overlords of Ulster & High Kings of Ireland circa 5th century AD. The view from here is breathtaking, one of the best you'll see anywhere in Ireland.

Gartan Outdoor Adventure Centre
Canoeing, Hiking, Climbing, etc, everything for the outdoor enthusiastic sports person.

Fort Dunree Military Museum, Buncrana
Built on a cliff overhanging Lough Swilly, with spectacular panoramic views in all directions, Built by the British in the 18th Century for protection against invasion from the French, it was handed over to Ireland in 1938.

S.0.S. Walking Tours
Provides Mountain Days & Ceili combining the exhilaration of walking with a unique cultural experience. The walks are graded & complete beginners are catered for. Tel: 074 9121160

Doagh Visitor Centre
This outdoor museum tells the story of life in this area in the 1970's, going back to the Famine in the 1840's. Guide's lasting 15 minutes will help you understand our past history.

Ashtree Riding Stables
Trekking / Hacking along quiet mountain roads while enjoying a spectacular view of Mulroy Bay. Beginners welcome, Qualified Staff. (A.I.R.E. approved) Tel: 074/9153312.

Derryveagh Crystal
Donegal's only producer of mouth blown, hand cut crystal. Visitors are welcome to view the factory & shop. Full range of crystal giftware & tableware at reasonable prices.

Inishowen
Nature-Lovers will love this area. It's designated a European Special Area of Conservation. Migrating birds & indigenous wildlife; with 100 species of bird & fowl, including the largest flocks of Icelandic Whooper Swans in Europe.

Letterkenny Leisure Centre
The centre has a pool with 2 large tunnel slides, sauna, Jacuzzi, plunge pool, whirlpool, and steam room, plus fully equipped Gym. Running track, skate boarding and much more.

Letterkenny Town Park
This is a beautiful area for the children; with swings, slides and open area's for games. For the adults there are lovely peaceful walks & beautifully laid out gardens.

Why not also visit the beautiful Giants Causeway Northern Ireland



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