- 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 was then granted to an English Captain, Basil Brooke, who rebuilt the previous medieval castle into a more comfortable residence in the 17th...
- Donegal Castle, more correctly called O'Donnells Castle, is to be found in the town of Donegal Town and is probably the towns most popular attraction.
- The castle was built in 1505 by the O’Donnell clan who were the ruling Gaelic Chieftains in County Donegal up until the time of the Flight of the Earls in 1607.
- In the very heart of the county town, towering over the River Eske, stands Donegal Castle. Red Hugh O’Donnell himself built it as his personal.
- Built by the O’Donnells, in 1474, Donegal Castle served as the seat of their formidable power until 1607.
- Donegal Castle, situated in Donegal Town, was constructed in the mid-15th century by the O’Donnell clan, one of the most influential Gaelic families in Ireland.
- Entrance to Donegal Castle costs between €3 and €5 per person, and preferably requires the presence of a guide, who will show you all the intricacies of the fortress.
- 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...