Donegal Blog: Latest Articles, Updates

Mar 3, Donegal Vacation Guide

Sat, 3 Mar 2018 17:27:37 -0500

Explore Celtic Donegal In Northwest Ireland. One of the "Coolest" places in the world... Coolest Attractions. Best Destinations. Atlantic Cruises. Top Hotels. Celtic History, Heritage. Guided Coastal tour. Greatest Rock Climbs. More

Jan 29, Killybegs Donegal Ireland Attractions

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 10:19:07 -0500

Enjoy the unique Celtic heritage and vibrant coastal culture of Killybegs Donegal Ireland. County Donegal was voted the ‘Coolest’ place on earth in 2017

Jan 23, Mesolithic Age In Donegal Ireland

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 07:33:17 -0500

Who lived in Donegal around 10,000 years ago? Overview of Mesolithic Age communities: How they arrived, lifestyle, tools they made soon after the Ice Age

Dec 3, Best Hotels In Donegal Town

Sun, 3 Dec 2017 08:30:13 -0500

Find popular hotels in Donegal Town and luxury lakeside hotels nearby. Plus independent overviews, local attractions, web-links for direct reservations

Nov 28, Best Hotels In Letterkenny

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:23:50 -0500

Find 4-Star hotels in Letterkenny plus their web-links for direct reservations. Proximity to town center. Independent overviews. Nearby attractions

Nov 25, Letterkenny Hotels Guide

Sat, 25 Nov 2017 18:24:09 -0500

Find popular Letterkenny hotels, plus their web-links for direct reservations. Independent overviews by Donegal insiders, with lists of nearby attractions

Nov 23, Cruise Directory - 5 Epic Voyages 2018

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:01:02 -0500

Find cruise directory listings of voyages with excursions to Killybegs Donegal Ireland (Part 2). Dramatic Donegal: First in National Geographic 'Cool List'

Nov 23, Cruise Directory - 5 Top Cruises 2018

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 00:14:07 -0500

Find cruise directory listings of cruises with excursions to Killybegs Donegal Ireland (Part 1). Dramatic Donegal: First in National Geographic 'Cool List'

Nov 13, St Johns Point Donegal Travel Guide

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:20:53 -0500

Get a travel overview of Saint Johns Point Donegal. Best ways to travel to this idyllic peninsula. Best places to stay. Best dining experiences. More

Oct 31, Saint Johns Point Donegal Attractions

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 15:34:03 -0400

Discover Saint Johns Point Donegal. A unique blend of Celtic heritage, nature and the 'great outdoors' awaits you on this remote, scenic peninsula

Oct 24, Donegal Wildflowers For Identity

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:54:18 -0400

Find photos of Irish shamrock and 27 other Donegal wildflowers for identification. English-to-Irish (Gaelic) name translations plus botanical terms

Oct 13, Cruising Excursion: Coastal Donegal

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:48:47 -0400

Review of ‘Hidden Gems On The Edge’ cruising excursion. Dramatic Slieve League Cliffs and more, guided bus tour from Killybegs Donegal Ireland

Oct 9, Kilcar Heritage:The Spaniard's Chapel

Mon, 9 Oct 2017 09:43:15 -0400

Discover why a small ruin outside Kilcar village is known as the 'Spaniard's Chapel' or 'Spanish Church'. Near Killybegs, Southwest Donegal Ireland

May 31, "Donegal: Hidden Depths of Owey Island"

Wed, 31 May 2017 20:21:57 -0400

"... We’re standing at the edge of what’s known as the ‘lake of tranquillity’. I understand why when Iain flicks on a flashlight to reveal a serene subterranean lagoon, flowing silently within a cave so vast I can barely make out its roof..."
Guided by Iain Miller of Unique Ascent, the UK travel magazine National Geographic's award-winning writer Zoe McIntyre discovered a phenomenal hidden place where few have ventured.
Last December, National Geographic honored Donegal with first place on their global 'Cool' list for 2017.
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Mar 28, "Ireland's Remote Donegal Is The Coolest Place To Visit This Summer"

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 07:30:00 -0400

"With its Yodel Funk, stunning sea cliffs and thatched-roof cottages, Ireland's Donegal earns the honour given to it by National Geographic Traveller."
So says David Gillett in the intro to his latest article for 'The Globe And Mail'. The article sums Donegal up beautifully, right from the opening line...
"Driving the twisting ribbon of asphalt that is Donegal's section of the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route, we had a "Cool Moment," the first of many in this coolest corner of the coolest place on earth." (Link opens new window...)

Feb 25, Donegal Ireland: 'Coolest Place' 2017

Sat, 25 Feb 2017 20:30:00 -0500

Discover 10 key attractions that make Donegal Ireland a top travel destination. Number One on National Geographic ‘Cool List’ for 2017

Feb 3, Killybegs Donegal Ireland Cruise Port

Fri, 3 Feb 2017 07:58:23 -0500

Discover why you might love a cruising excursion to the pretty port of Killybegs Donegal Ireland. A rising star in the world of cruise ship holidays

Jan 14, Slieve League Cliffs Picture Gallery

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 15:59:51 -0500

Photos of the spectacular Slieve League cliffs, Donegal Ireland. Browse and enjoy this collection of our favorite images of Europe’s highest sea cliffs

Jan 3, Sea Stacks, Cliffs In SW Donegal

Tue, 3 Jan 2017 18:38:04 -0500

Climb the highest of all Ireland's sea stacks, and a chain of others on the remote wild Atlantic coast at An Port, the most beautiful place in Ireland.

Dec 17, Sail Rock Climb Routes

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 14:27:04 -0500

Rock climb The Best Route In Ireland and more at this long-established 80 meter high quartzite sea cliff wall at the Slieve League cliffs, SW Donegal.

Dec 17, Rock Climb In Donegal

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 11:54:13 -0500

Rock climb Donegal Ireland's magnificent wild, rugged, remote coastline with Iain Miller of Unique Ascent.Are you ready for a challenge like no other?

Dec 17, Rock Climb On Cruit Island

Sat, 17 Dec 2016 11:32:49 -0500

With hundreds of recorded routes on numerous sea cliffs, Cruit Island, County Donegal, is one of the most developed locations to rock climb in Ireland.

Dec 15, Rock Climbing Videos Of Donegal

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:05:41 -0500

Watch YouTube rock climbing videos from Northwest Ireland. Close-up action footage of cliffs, sea stacks, and islands by Iain Miller of Unique Ascent

Nov 29, Donegal Crest Photos Origin Meaning

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:40:36 -0500

Donegal Crest Celtic origin. The Celtic Warrior King who owned it. How it came to him. What it means. Donegal GAA. Donegal Coat of Arms.

Nov 28, County Donegal History And Heritage

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:35:58 -0500

County Donegal’s ancient Celtic history, mysterious megalithic monuments. Celtic origins, Celtic High Kings, Fomorian pirates of the Atlantic and more

Apr 17, Popular Hotels In Donegal Southwest

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 20:25:21 -0400

Find popular hotels in Donegal Southwest, plus nearest attractions. Nesbitt Arms Hotel Ardara, Lake House Hotel, and more

Apr 17, Best Hotels Donegal, Killybegs

Sun, 17 Apr 2016 16:24:38 -0400

Find popular Killybegs hotels Donegal Southwest, plus nearest attractions. Tara Hotel, Bay View Hotel Killybegs harbour. Nearby Castle Murray Hotel

Feb 22, Bundoran Co Donegal Day Trips (Part Six)

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 21:35:13 -0500

Visit a unique monument to four Celtic heroes, and a workshop making exquisite handcrafted china.Two unique attractions near Bundoran Co Donegal Ireland

Feb 17, Bundoran Co Donegal Day Trips (Part Five)

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:06:48 -0500

Learn the awesome Celtic legacy of Kilbarron Castle and take a cliff-top walk to this historic ruined castle near Ballyshannon and Bundoran Co Donegal

Jan 15, Bundoran Co Donegal Day Trips (Part Four)

Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:32:07 -0500

Discover historic Celtic ruins of Kilbarron Church near Ballyshannon and Bundoran Co Donegal, Ireland. Plus saints of ancient royal lineage and more

Jan 1, Bundoran Co Donegal Day Trips Part 3

Fri, 1 Jan 2016 21:20:55 -0500

Discover richly historic Celtic heritage sites at the Abbey Assaroe area of Ballyshannon, the nearest town to Bundoran Co Donegal beach resort.

Dec 14, Bundoran Co Donegal Day Trips (Part Two)

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 23:12:39 -0500

Discover Celtic Ballyshannon, Bundoran Co Donegal's nearest town. The first Celts, Rory Gallagher, the Green Lady, Dracula, Frankenstein and more!

Nov 23, Visit Donegal? 10 Celtic Destinations

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:56:11 -0500

Visit Donegal’s prettiest coastal towns and other cool destinations. Unique Celtic heritage, culture and history. Stunning scenery. Leisure. Adventure. More

Nov 22, Bundoran Co Donegal Day Trips (Part One)

Sun, 22 Nov 2015 19:22:28 -0500

Visit top attractions near Bundoran Co Donegal. Rossnowlagh’s golden sandy Atlantic beach, key Celtic heritage sites, scenic Lough Eske, more

Nov 14, Donegal Town Travel Guide, Bookings

Sat, 14 Nov 2015 21:51:24 -0500

Reserve a Bed and Breakfast, plus, read our travel overview of Donegal Town, Ireland. B and Bs. Other accommodation. Meals. Getting there. Exploring the region…

Oct 5, Donegal Vacation Guide Q And A

Mon, 5 Oct 2015 15:42:29 -0400

Get answers to your Donegal vacation queries and see our replies to other readers’ questions.Travel. Hospitality. Attractions. Destinations. Heritage. More

Sep 29, Donegal Town Day Trips

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:39:06 -0400

10 Top attractions near Donegal Town, Ireland, on the Wild Atlantic Way. Celtic heritage, Slieve League cliffs, Lough Eske, beaches, mountains, more.

Sep 23, Donegal Town Attractions

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 16:46:32 -0400

Explore 10 great attractions in Celtic Donegal Town. Donegal Castle, Donegal Abbey, Waterbus Cruise, Donegal Railway Centre, Shopping, more.

Sep 14, Slieve League Donegal Sea Cliffs

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 10:54:04 -0400

Take an exhilarating coastal cliff walk on Slieve League Donegal. The great outdoors doesn't get much better than this 'paradise' on the edge of Europe

Sep 6, Donegal Castle Tour

Sun, 6 Sep 2015 18:17:03 -0400

Take a virtual tour of a 543 year old Donegal Castle of the O’Donnell Celtic Chieftains. Discover this castle's unique Jacobean twist.

Aug 31, Donegal Castle's Celtic History

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:17:05 -0400

Discover Donegal Castle’s 540 years of dramatic Irish Celtic history. Former stronghold of Celtic Chieftains. Enemy occupation. Re-claimed. Burned. Restored

Aug 23, O'Donnell Castle Donegal

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 16:18:53 -0400

The Celtic origin of the 540 year old O'Donnell Castle Donegal Town, the ancient Gaelic dynasty behind it, what the original castle was like, strategic location and more.

Aug 5, Donegal Abbey's Historic Graveyard

Wed, 5 Aug 2015 18:31:25 -0400

Discover historic Celtic nobility and clergy buried at Donegal Abbey, plus the prophesies of Father Bernard Gray and the Chanter of Armagh Cathedral