Donegal Castle (Irish: Caisleán Dhún na nGall) is a castle situated in the centre of Donegal Town in County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. The castle was the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan, Lords of Tír Conaill and one of the most powerful Gaelic families in Ireland from the 5th to the 16th centuries. For most of the ...

2024年8月26日 · One of the more popular things to do in Donegal Town, Donegal Castle dates to around 1474, when it was built by the O’Donnell’s. As you marvel at its imposing exterior and wander through its halls, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported back to ancient Ireland.

In the very heart of Donegal town, towering over the River Eske, stands Donegal Castle. Red Hugh O’Donnell himself built it as his personal fortress in the fifteenth century.

Originally a castle of the O’Donnell family, this small, but well-fortified castle, was taken over by an English lord after the Flight of the Earls and was transformed into a more stately home. The castle itself has been restored and for a small fee you can enter and do a nice self-guided tour.

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. The clan’s dominance extended from the 5th to the 16th centuries, ruling over the region of Tír Conaill (modern-day County Donegal).

2019年2月28日 · Donegal Castle is located right in the middle of Donegal Town in the Province of Ulster in the Republic of Ireland. The elegant stone building is built near the mouth of Donegal Bay, nestled into a bend of the River Eske. Donegal Castle truly an unmissable stop whenever you are passing through town.

Nestled in the heart of Donegal Town, Donegal Castle stands as a remarkable testament to Ireland’s rich medieval history. This restored fortress, with its storied past, offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the life and times of the region’s early inhabitants.

Donegal Castle Built by the O Donnell chieftains in the 15th century on the river Eske at the centre of Donegal Town. Rebuilt in Jacobean style in 16th century by Sir Basil Brooke after Hugh O Donnell burnt it to the ground rather than let the castle fall to enemy hands.