Ireland Northwest and Lakelands
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Visit Ireland Northwest and Lakelands
The Abbey Hotel Donegal
So noisy at night and when we rang reception to complain we were told it's in the small print that rooms be noisy.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Riverside Hotel
Love the Riverside. So comfy, nice bar, great food & 3 min walk to town centre.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Lough Eske Castle
Iconic, go
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Wild Atlantic Apartments Port House Letterkenny
Absolutely amazing property, was amazingly clean and easy to follow the check in instructions. The Rooms were well presented and had plenty of space leaving a more comfortable feel.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
The Courtyard Apartments
Great location and underground parking was so handy. Wasn't overly busy for a packed weekend.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal
Before booking there are a couple of things folks need to be aware of. The driveway up to the place is terrible. Its a 0.5 mile sand track and is full off deep holes 3 mph max. Its not the cleanest place with spiders webs and mould (they charge 70 for cleaning) dont know why.On the plus side. Youre ...
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025
Popular places to visit
Glenveagh National Park
Blanketed in forests, mountains, woodland and water meadows, Glenveagh National Park is one of the primary attractions in County Donegal. The park is particularly popular with hikers, owing to its combination of untamed natural beauty, challenging trails and sculpted gardens – the latter of which are part of the 19th century Glenveagh Castle. The park covers an impressive 66 square miles of countryside.
Donegal Castle
You can learn about the history of Donegal with a trip to Donegal Castle. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Mount Errigal
The tallest of the Seven Sisters in County Donegal, Mount Errigal is part of the larger Derryveagh Mountain Range and is considered to be one of the most iconic mountains in Ireland. Situated in the remote north-west of Ireland, Mount Errigal lies in the country’s most sparsely populated region, making this an exquisite place to escape.
Strandhill Beach
Surf the legendary breaks or stroll along the sandy beach bordering the western flank of Knocknarea on the Cúil Irra peninsula.
Knocknarea
This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.
Mullaghmore Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mullaghmore Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Kilkilloge.
