Visit Donegal
Visit Donegal
Whether it’s the welcoming people or the stunning surroundings, there is something special about Donegal. Fall in love with our nature, rejoice in our culture, discover your roots.
Be prepared though, you'll want to stay forever.
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William Rory Gallagher was born on March 7th, 1948 in Ballyshannon. He was an Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader. Gallagher recorded solo albums throughout the 1970s and 1980s, after forming the band Taste during the late 1960s.
A talented guitarist known...
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Lough Derg is situated about four miles north of the village of Pettigo in County Donegal. The small lake-island renowned in Irish Christian tradition since the time of St. Patrick, has been receiving pilgrims for well over 1000 years. St. Patrick while in a cave on the island is said to have...
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Dun Fhraoigh in Irish means, “Fort of the Heather” and indicates that this site has been an important defensive site down through history. Fort Dunree is located about seven miles north of Buncrana in the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. The site is situated along the shores of Lough...
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The Music Tradition of Tory
A valuable addition to the cultural history of Tory Island was written in 2002 by the respected sean-nós singer Lillis Ó Laoire. Dr Ó Laoire is the author of Ar Chreag i Lár na Farraige: Amhráin agus Amhránaithe i dToraigh, published in 2002. The book, title...
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Showcasing business and innovation in Donegal.
The Green Man is a Wholefood & Fine Wine Shop with an excellent delicatessen. There is also a wide range of organic, fair trade & gluten free products. Fresh bread and croissants baked daily. We aim to stock as may local products as...
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