Donegal Castle
A medieval castle beside the River Eske in the town centre, extended in the 17th century with a Jacobean manor house.
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Donegal: airports, things to do and where to stay
Donegal is the town that gives its name to a county of rugged coast and wild scenery in the north-west of Ireland, with a medieval castle beside the River Eske. The county's cliffs, mountains and beaches are its main draw.
Donegal airports
From the airport to central Donegal
Donegal airport is about 46 km from central Donegal.
Taxi
Taxis should be booked in advance, as the airport is far from the larger towns. Dungloe is a few kilometres away.
Donegal
Things to do in Donegal
Slieve League
Some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, on the county's south-west coast, with views over the Atlantic.
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Glenveagh National Park
A large national park of mountains, lakes and woodland, with a 19th-century castle beside the lake.
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Errigal
The county's highest mountain, cone-shaped with a pale quartzite summit, visible from far away.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Donegal?
Donegal is served by Donegal (CFN).
How far is the airport from central Donegal?
Donegal airport is about 46 km from central Donegal.
How do I get from the airport to central Donegal?
From Donegal airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Donegal?
Highlights of Donegal include Donegal Castle, Slieve League, Glenveagh National Park, and Errigal.
Photo credits
- Donegal Castle: Djngsf, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Slieve League: Thomas Fuhrmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Glenveagh National Park: Karie Kuiper, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Errigal: Benjamin Hirsch, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons