- Tour Donegal Castle on the scenic River Eske. ... The Tower House of Donegal Castle has been restored to a very nice condition to tour today.
- The castle dates to the 15th century, when it was constructed by the O’Donnell clan. The clan, however, lost Donegal Castle to the English during the 17th century.
- Address. Castle Street, Donegal Town F94 P996 Ireland. Reach out directly. ... Belfast, UK233 contributions. Julie, NO you cannot stay at Donegal Castle.
- Donegal Castle was built by the clan chief, Red Hugh O’Donnell, in 1474. It quickly became known as one of the best Gaelic castles ever constructed.
- Read our travel guide on Donegal Castle in Ireland. Includes tips on what to expect, how to get there, where to stay, or when to go.
- Donegal provides a brilliant backdrop for the plethora of activities which the county offers. ... Donegal Garden Trail: Glenveagh Castle Gardens.
- Donegal Castle underwent a major restoration in the late 20th century. The Irish name for Donegal Castle - Dun on n-Gall is translated as “Alien Fortress”.
- 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.
- Situated in the heart of Donegal Town and towering over the lovely Ri v er Eske, Donegal Castle is a fine example of an earlier Gaelic Castle.