- 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...
- The O’Donnells exerted great influence on the Emerald Isle from the 13th to the early 17th century, and Donegal Castle was one of their favorite fortresses.
- Donegal Castle is the headquarters of Donegal County Council and home to a substantial exhibition about the castle, its origins, architecture, archaeology and history.
- Built by the O’Donnell chieftains in the 15th Century, beside the river Eske in Donegal Town, Donegal Castle was rebuilt in Jacobean style in the 16th Century...
- ...Donegal Castle laid in ruin and it wasn’t until the 1990s that the castle was restored to its former glory – it’s now one of the most impressive castles in Donegal.
- 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.
- 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, more correctly called O'Donnells Castle, is to be found in the town of Donegal Town and is probably the towns most popular attraction.
- Donegal Castle was the former stronghold of the O’Donnells of Tirconell and remains an imposing landmark in Donegal Town.