The Top 7 Castles in Donegal
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from in Donegal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Donegal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Here you can walk, fish, admire Glenveagh Castle and the beautiful gardens.
Then sit comfortably in the café and round off the tour with tea and cake.
Then sit comfortably in the café and round off the tour with tea and cake.
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When I got into the garden, I saw the gardener in a camouflage suit and with a net over his head, after which I admired the flowers and stood still, …
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Heritage Ireland (Donegal Castle, 2022-10-01):
heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/donegal-castle
Wikipedia (Donegal Castle (Irish: Caisleán Donegal), 2022-10-01):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donegal_Castle
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donegal_Castle
Tripadvisor (Donegal Castle, 2022-10-01):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186602-d318379-Reviews-Donegal_Castle-Donegal_Town_County_Donegal.html
google (Street View, 2022-10-01):
google.com/maps/@54.6549279,-8.1101163,3a,90y,272.84h,83.94t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sP-rzPJRTXEaVQuk0Z9UYgg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
Heritage Ireland (Donegal Castle, 2022-10-01):
heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/donegal-castle
Wikipedia (Donegal Castle (Irish: Caisleán Donegal), 2022-10-01):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donegal_Castle
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donegal_Castle
Tripadvisor (Donegal Castle, 2022-10-01):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g186602-d318379-Reviews-Donegal_Castle-Donegal_Town_County_Donegal.html
google (Street View, 2022-10-01):
google.com/maps/@54.6549279,-8.1101163,3a,90y,272.84h,83.94t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sP-rzPJRTXEaVQuk0Z9UYgg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
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A rough gravel section leads down from the road, along Lough Veagh and towards the castle. It's calm and serene down here and the view is incredibly scenic. It's best …
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Many footpaths branch off everywhere to the surrounding heights. Hiking trails in the surrounding mountains lead across country and are not signposted.
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Heritage Ireland (Doe Castle, 2022-10-15):
heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/doe-castle
Wikipedia (Doe Castle (Irish: Castle of the Country), 2022-10-15):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doe_Castle
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doe_Castle
Tripadvisor (Doe Castle, 2022-10-15):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g2590765-d8652110-Reviews-Doe_Castle-Creeslough_County_Donegal.html
YouTube (Drone Video, 2022-10-15):
google (Street View, 2022-10-15):
google.com/maps/@55.1346072,-7.8653321,3a,90y,63.02h,97.49t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sZ8h-BCU4Wsh2Y4EKHiP3uA!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels- pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DZ8h-BCU4Wsh2Y4EKHiP3uA%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D63.905396%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!7i16392!
google.com/maps/@55.1276056,-7.8582527,3a,25.1y,334.7h,91.33t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s5DryWdvPHL4kacE4_6ANxg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
Heritage Ireland (Doe Castle, 2022-10-15):
heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/doe-castle
Wikipedia (Doe Castle (Irish: Castle of the Country), 2022-10-15):
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doe_Castle
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doe_Castle
Tripadvisor (Doe Castle, 2022-10-15):
tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g2590765-d8652110-Reviews-Doe_Castle-Creeslough_County_Donegal.html
YouTube (Drone Video, 2022-10-15):
google (Street View, 2022-10-15):
google.com/maps/@55.1346072,-7.8653321,3a,90y,63.02h,97.49t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sZ8h-BCU4Wsh2Y4EKHiP3uA!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels- pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fpanoid%3DZ8h-BCU4Wsh2Y4EKHiP3uA%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D63.905396%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i16384!7i16392!
google.com/maps/@55.1276056,-7.8582527,3a,25.1y,334.7h,91.33t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s5DryWdvPHL4kacE4_6ANxg!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
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Greencastles name originates from an ancient castle that was positioned on a rock overlooking the entrance of Lough Foyle. The harbour makes a perfect retreat for yachts travelling from Northern …
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