Donegal Castle
Caisleán Dhún na nGall
The O’Donnell family castle in the center of Donegal Town, with a 15th-century tower joined to a 17th-century Jacobean-style manor house. The restored interior is beautifully presented.
The castle was built by the O’Donnell family in the 15th century. Later, the English settler Sir Basil Brooke added a Jacobean-style manor house that was connected to the old tower. The restored interior includes the banqueting hall, fireplaces, and tapestries, and guided tours explain the rise and fall of the clan. It lies beside Diamond Square in the center of town and is within walking distance. It is managed by the OPW, and the entry fee is about 5 euros. Open days are fewer in winter, so check before you set out.
Opening hours
Summer daily 10:00–18:00; winter Thu–Mon 09:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Donegal Abbey
- Bluestack Mountains & Lough Eske
- Rossnowlagh Beach
- Lough Derg (Station Island)
- Bundoran
- Killybegs
- Glengesh Pass
- Fintra Beach