Explore County Donegal: castles, holy wells, abbeys and ancient sites
Dún na nGall · Ulster. 1,623 heritage sites, 72 trails, 21 bathing waters and 28 upcoming events.
Photo: Doe Castle · Original uploaded by Brendandh (Transfered by Lvova) · CC BY 2.5
Map of County Donegal
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Folklore and traditions recorded in County Donegal (14 sites).
Castles and forts
Castles 52
Visitor site National MonumentDoe Castle
Castle - tower house · Castledoe
Visitor site National MonumentDonegal Castle
Castle - tower house · Donegal
Visitor siteCarrickabraghy Castle
Castle - tower house · Carrickabraghy
Burt Castle
Castle - tower house · Grange (Burt Ed)
Ringforts 603
All ringforts in County Donegal
Hillforts 4
All hillforts in County Donegal
Promontory Forts 81
On the map only (no named sites yet).
Prehistoric monuments
Megalithic Tombs 218
Laraghirril Court Tomb
Megalithic tomb - court tomb · Laraghirril
National MonumentMegalithic tombs Dg. 91, Malin More
Megalithic tomb - portal tomb · Málainn Mhóir
Portal tomb Dg. 70, Kilclooney More
Megalithic tomb - portal tomb · Kilclooney More
portal tomb of Straleel North
Megalithic tomb - portal tomb · Srath Laoill Thuaidh
All megalithic tombs in County Donegal
Stone Circles 12
National MonumentBeltany stone circle
Stone circle · Tops
Bocan stone circle
Stone circle · Glackadrumman
All stone circles in County Donegal
Standing Stones 357
Religious heritage
Holy Wells 139
Doon Well
Ritual site - holy well · Doon
Priest Boyle's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Ionascail
St Bridget's Wells
Ritual site - holy well · An Chruit Uachtarach
St Catherine's Well
Ritual site - holy well · Glebe (Killybegs Ed)
All holy wells in County Donegal
Ancient Churches 105
National MonumentClonca Church & Cross
Church · Clonca
Clonmany Church of Ireland
Church · Straid (Straid Ed)
Donagh Church of Ireland, Carndonagh
Church · Churchland Quarters
Drumhome Old Church
Church · Mullanacross
All ancient churches in County Donegal
Abbeys & Friaries 9
Balleeghan Friary
Religious house - Franciscan Third Order Regular · Balleeghan (Manorcunningham Ed)
Ballysaggart Friary
Religious house - Franciscan Third Order Regular · Ballysaggart
National MonumentDonegal Friary
Religious house - Franciscan friars · Glebe (Donegal Ed)
Killydonnell Friary
Religious house - Franciscan Third Order Regular · Killydonnell
All abbeys & friaries in County Donegal
Monastic Sites 24
Carrowmore Early Ecclesiastical Site
Ecclesiastical enclosure · Carrowmore (Gleneely Ed)
Cooly Graveyard
Ecclesiastical enclosure · Cooly
All monastic sites in County Donegal
Round Towers 2
National MonumentTory Island Round Tower
Round tower · Toraigh
Raphoe Round Tower
Round tower · Raphoe Townparks
All round towers in County Donegal
High Crosses 11
Caves and waterfalls
Caves 4
Waterfalls 2
Get outdoors
Trails 72
- Donegal Cycle RouteRoad Cycling Trail · 221.2 km
- Slí An Earagail - Sli Dhun na nGallLong Distance Waymarked Way · 76.1 km
- Slí Cholmcille - Sli Dhun na nGallLong Distance Waymarked Way · 65.3 km
- Slí Na Rosann - Sli Dhun na nGallLong Distance Waymarked Way · 64.6 km
- Bluestack WayLong Distance Waymarked Way · 64.6 km
- Inis Eoghain CyclewayRoad Cycling Trail · 58.0 km
- Ballyshannon Cycle Hub Loop 1Road Cycling Trail · 38.2 km
- Slí Árann Mhór LoopWalking Trail · 17.9 km
+ 64 more on the map.
Beaches 21
- Ballyhiernan, FanadExcellent Quality (2025) · Green Coast, Parking
- BundoranExcellent Quality (2025) · Blue Flag, Lifeguard (season), Toilets
- CarrickfinnExcellent Quality (2025) · Blue Flag, Lifeguard (season), Toilets
- CuldaffExcellent Quality (2025) · Blue Flag, Lifeguard (season), Toilets
- DowningsExcellent Quality (2025) · Blue Flag, Lifeguard (season), Toilets
- DrumnatinnyExcellent Quality (2025) · Green Coast, Parking
- FintraExcellent Quality (2025) · Blue Flag, Lifeguard (season), Toilets
- PortnablaghGood Quality (2025) · Parking, Accessible
+ 13 more on the map.
Nature reserves 7
- Ballyarr Wood Nature Reserve
- Derkmore Wood Nature Reserve
- Duntally Wood Nature Reserve
- Lough Barra Bog Nature Reserve
- Meenachullion Nature Reserve
- Pettigo Plateau Nature Reserve
- Rathmullen Wood Nature Reserve
History and things to do
Walled towns 1
- Lifford
Excavations 11
- 0E1384 Ballyhanna, County DonegalExcavation report (TII)
- 04E0011 Coolcholly 1, County DonegalExcavation report (TII)
- 04E0012 Magheracar 1, County DonegalExcavation report (TII)
- 04E0013 Finner 1, County DonegalExcavation report (TII)
- 04E0014 Finner 2, County DonegalExcavation report (TII)
- 04E0015 Ballynacarrick 1, County DonegalExcavation report (TII)
+ 5 more on the map.
Attractions 108
- Adventure Sports CuldaffWalking
- Árainn Mhór (Arranmore Island)Island
- Ards Forest ParkNature and Wildlife
- Arranmore BluewayNature and Wildlife
- Arranmore Guided ToursWalking
- Atlantic Coastal CruisesNature and Wildlife
- Atlantic EdgeWalking
- Awaken AdventuresWalking
+ 100 more on the map.
Stay and what's on
Historic stays 2
Events 28
- Allingham Arts Festival 20262026-11-05 · Abbey Arts Centre
- Allingham Arts Festival 20262026-11-06 · Abbey Arts Centre
- Allingham Arts Festival 20262026-11-07 · Abbey Arts Centre
- Allingham Arts Festival 20262026-11-08 · Abbey Arts Centre
- Wild Arctic Experience at Wild Ireland2026-11-20 · Wild Ireland
- Wild Arctic Experience at Wild Ireland2026-11-21 · Wild Ireland
- Wild Arctic Experience at Wild Ireland2026-11-22 · Wild Ireland
- Buncrana Christmas Market 20262026-11-27 · free · Swan Park
+ 20 more on the map.
Places to stay
157 properties in County Donegal are on the Fáilte Ireland register of approved accommodation.
Neighbouring counties
Sources: Archaeological Survey of Ireland (NMS); Sport Ireland National Trails Register; EPA bathing waters; Coillte; NPWS; Heritage Council; Fáilte Ireland attractions, events and accommodation; TII; all CC BY 4.0, consulted 5 November 2026. Events listed for the next 120 days.