• Thank you for keeping up Donegal castle. I have fond memories, and recommend it for anyone. We had a three year old with us and he loved it.
  • Common Question: Who built Donegal Castle and Who Lived there? Donegal Castle was built by the O’Donnell chieftain around the 15th Century.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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, 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, 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...
  • 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.