The Irish city of Donegal is located in the center of the county of the same name. It lies where the River Eske flows into the North Atlantic. It’s windy, cold, and frequently rainy. At first glance, it might seem pointless to travel so far, but in fact, it’s a very interesting and beautiful area.

Attractions in Donegal
In the center of the city, the well-preserved and rather majestic O’Donnell Castle still stands. You can explore the castle’s interior and even descend into the dungeons. The castle’s interiors have been meticulously restored and perfectly recreate medieval life.

Tourists are also drawn to the ruins of Donegal Abbey near the main city square. The abbey was destroyed purely by accident: during preparations for the city’s defense, the rambunctious O’Donnell mistakenly blew it up.

The Donegal Railway Museum is housed in the brightly painted buildings of the old railway station on Tyrconnel Street. Here you can learn about the entire history of the county’s narrow-gauge railway system, which was once the longest in Europe. The museum exhibits include real carriages, models, photographs, and many other interesting items.

Donegal Outskirts
Ten kilometers from the city lies the beautiful Lake Eske, connected to the bay by the River Eske. Locals enjoy this natural recreational spot, where they fish, swim, hike, and cycle.

The Donegal Bay coast is home to many towns and villages with a truly traditional way of life. For example, Killybegs is home to the largest fleet of fishing vessels in the country. Nearby is Kilcar, an extremely picturesque village famous for its music festival.