• 54°39′18″N 8°06′40″W / 54.655°N 8.111°W. Donegal Castle showing keep, on right, and Jacobean wing. Donegal Castle (Irish: Caisleán Dhún na nGall)...
  • Donegal Castle was then granted to an English Captain, Basil Brooke, who rebuilt the previous medieval castle into a more comfortable residence in the 17th...
  • From the fairytale-like Doe Castle to the stunningly set Carrickabraghy Castle, there’s plenty to of Donegal castles to explore, as you’ll discover below.
  • Discover the Fascinating History of Donegal Castle. ... Today, Donegal Castle is a popular tourist attraction that offers a glimpse into the region's past.
  • When it was originally built in 1474 by Hugh O’Donnell, chief of the O’Donnell clan, Donegal Castle was among the most impressive castles in the country
  • In the very heart of Donegal town, towering over the River Eske, stands Donegal Castle. Red Hugh O’Donnell himself built it as his personal fortress.
  • Donegal Castle lies in the town by the same name, at a bend of the Eske River, in County Donegal, in Ireland. The name Donegal translates as 'Fort of the...
  • We made a quick detour to spend half a day in Donegal, which is a delightful town. The Castle is basically in the city center and easy to access.
  • Hugh O’Donnell, wealthy chief of the ancient O’Donnell clan, built the original tower of Donegal castle in 1474 as a family home in Donegal Town.
  • Donegal Castle, dating back to even the Vikings, is a 15th century building. Today, partially restored, the castle is open to the public and often hosts events...