Ireland Northwest and Lakelands Travel Guide
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Riverside Hotel
Good staff
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Lough Eske Castle
Pros: Amazing staff service, massive room, beautiful property, lots of amenities included Cons: Carpeted floors
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Glasshouse
Clean room and friendly saff
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Wild Atlantic Apartments Port House Letterkenny
everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
The Courtyard Apartments
Great location and underground parking was so handy. Wasn't overly busy for a packed weekend.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Luxury Donegal Beach Cottage at Dooey Beach, Dungloe
The cottage was perfect, in a gorgeous area of wild Donegal. Easy walk to a couple of small beaches. Nice shop and pub a few minutes car ride away. The house was cozy and clean, with everything we needed. Anne had let us know that there was a sudden problem with the central heat, and the work needed ...
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit
Glenveagh National Park
Blanketed in forests, mountains, woodland and water meadows, Glenveagh National Park is one of the primary attractions in County Donegal. The park is particularly popular with hikers, owing to its combination of untamed natural beauty, challenging trails and sculpted gardens – the latter of which are part of the 19th century Glenveagh Castle. The park covers an impressive 66 square miles of countryside.
Donegal Castle
You can learn about the history of Donegal with a trip to Donegal Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Errigal
The tallest of the Seven Sisters in County Donegal, Mount Errigal is part of the larger Derryveagh Mountain Range and is considered to be one of the most iconic mountains in Ireland. Situated in the remote north-west of Ireland, Mount Errigal lies in the country’s most sparsely populated region, making this an exquisite place to escape.
Strandhill Beach
Surf the legendary breaks or stroll along the sandy beach bordering the western flank of Knocknarea on the Cúil Irra peninsula.
Knocknarea
This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.
Sligo Abbey
Discover centuries of history as you walk the medieval corridors of this ruined abbey and see stone tomb carvings, a preserved cloister and a high altar.
