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In terms of size and area, it is the largest county in Ulster and the fourth-largest county in all of Ireland. Uniquely, County Donegal shares a small border with only one other county in the Republic of Ireland – County Leitrim.
A trip to Donegal feels like journeying to the edge of the world. Situated in Ireland’s remote northwest, it features the island’s most northern point at Malin Head – where the Northern Lights can sometimes be seen – and is further isolated by its vast countryside and jagged coastline.
Welcome to County Donegal. Located in the province of Ulster, County Donegal is tucked away in northwest Ireland. There’s endless things to do in Donegal, from Ireland’s most northerly point, Malin Head, to secret waterfalls, breath-taking beaches and much more.
Sep 1, 2023 · Brian Barry. Sep 1, 2023 • 6 min read. Experience the rugged beauty of County Donegal Shawn Williams / Getty Images. Remote, wild and rugged, Donegal is a place like no other in Ireland. Home to some of the most spectacular scenery the country has to offer, the country’s northernmost county must not be missed.
Located in the far north western corner of Ireland, County Donegal is rugged and remote even by Irish standards, giving Donegal a sense of unspoilt character. The Irish Dun na nGall means fort of the foreigner a term with its roots in the settlement of the land by Scottish Celts.
County Donegal (Contae Dhún na nGall) is in Northwest Ireland and Lakelands Region and is the northernmost county in Ireland, stretching further north than any part of Northern Ireland. It's a large county but mostly hill and forest, with a population in 2016 of 159,192.
Feb 10, 2021 · Donegal is a county filled with extremes. From a wild and rugged coastline dotted with spectacular beaches, to a mountainous interior with stunning lakes and forests, this is often one of the least visited places in Ireland. And yet, it contains some of the most beautiful in Ireland to visit.
