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Built by the O'Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske, the Castle has extensive 17th century additions by Sir Basil Brooke.
An Grianan Ailigh is a mysterious circular stone structure which dates back to 1700BC. The ring fort sits 750 feet above sea level and the views of the surrounding countryside are outstanding.
One of the finest collections of gold ever discovered in Ireland was unearthed in Broighter in 1896. The 2000-year-old hoard included a small boat-shaped ornament, a bowl, neckless and an intricately carved tonic of Celtic design.The original collection is now in the National Museum of Ireland, Dublin.
The Crana River and the arched bridge which leads to the castle are in a heavily wooded area. The walk along the banks of the river evoke a medieval atmosphere.
Most historians date the cross to the 7th century and a few others date it to the 5th Century. The majority clearly state that it is a Christian cross, however the symbols on it are clearly pre-Christian.
Carrowkeel is a beautifully situated megalithic hill top passage tomb cemetery, consisting of 14 passage cairns
Featuring Saint Colmcille (Colomba), Patriarch of the Irish Monasticism and Scottish Church. The story is told with artistically designed banners, stained glass, illustrated panels and step by step illustration of ancient manuscript fabrication
The central tower of the Castle is surrounded by a powerful bawn-wall over looking the sea on three sides. As one of Donegal's strongest fortifications, Doe Castle played a pivotal role in Irish history.
Irish poet W.B. Yeats chose the tiny churchyard as his final resting place. He wanted to lie beneath Benbulben in eternity.
In the sixth century, Glencolmcille was chosen as a base by St. Columba, one of Ireland's three patron saints, along with Patrick and Brigid. The name Glencolmcille, or "Gleann Cholm Cille" in the Irish language, literally means "The Glen of St. Columba's Church."
Donegal Castle
Donegal Town
An Grianan Ailigh
Letterkenny
Broighter Gold
Limavady
Buncrana Castle
Inishowen
Carndonagh Cross
Inishowen
Carrowkeel Passage Tomb Cemetery
Ballinamore
Colmcille Heritage Centre
Letterkenny
Dow Castle
Letterkenny
Drumcliffe Churchyard
Drumcliffe
Father McDyer's Folk Museum
Glencolumbkille
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