Built in 1425, Bunratty Castle is the most intact medieval castle in Ireland, and is a major tourist site. Adjoins Bunratty Folk Park. […]
Bunratty Castle
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Limerick
King John’s Castle can be found on King’s Island in Limerick. St John’s Cathedral in Limerick has the highest church spire in Ireland. […]
Adare Manor
Adare Manor is one of Ireland’s best-known golf courses. The JP McManus Pro Am is played here. […]
Donegal
Donegal Abbey, aside Donegal harbor, was built in 1474 and is a popular attraction. O’Donnell’s Castle, suitably located on Castle Street, was built in 1474. […]
Killybegs
Killybegs in a small, pretty fishing port. Take a look at its Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre. Killybegs is known for its carpets and is home of Donegal Carpet factory, whose products are sold worldwide. […]
Slieve League Cliffs
Among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, being around three times higher than the Cliffs of Moher. Slieve League are very different to those iconic cliffs, of course, but a great sight nonetheless! […]
Glengesh Pass
The route over the scenic Glengesh Pass (Glen of the Swans) takes you along a narrow road with hairpin bends – highly worthwhile for the superb views. […]
Malin Beg
15 minutes drive from the small settlement of Glencolumbkille is Malin Beg and the scenic Silver Strand. A worthwhile scenic drive if you can spare time time. […]
Kincasslagh
To some, Kincasslagh may seem like just another small Donegal village, but I found this one particularly pretty, and worth a 5 minute stop. […]
Errigal
Not far west of Glenveigh National Park is the almost conical shape of Errigal, the highest mountain in County Donegal at 751 metres. The carpark (on the R251) is at about 220m, so those in reasonable fitness can expect to do the return hike in 2-3 hours. […]