- O’Donnell’s 15th century tower house with Brooke’s Jacobean manor in the heart of Donegal Town. ... 1st Years in Donegal Castle today.
- 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.
- Donegal Castle. The official Donegal Castle Instagram account. An OPW managed heritage site in Donegal Town, Co Donegal www.heritageireland.ie.
- Built by the O’Donnells, in 1474, Donegal Castle served as the seat of their formidable power until 1607.
- 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
- Donegal Castle is the headquarters of Donegal County Council and home to a substantial exhibition about the castle, its origins, architecture, archaeology and history.
- 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.
- Donegal Castle was the former stronghold of the O’Donnells of Tirconell and remains an imposing landmark in Donegal Town.
- Donegal Castle was built by the O'Donnel and is considered to be the most grounded stronghold in Ireland. Explore its history, facts & travel tips!
- For the past two centuries most of Donegal Castle lay in ruins but in the late 1990's the tower house was totally restored leaving the remaining wings as ruins.