County Donegal Travel Forum

Do you know if deisel fuel is available for my boat when I arrive at Tory Island, Scotland harbour?

Does the traditional music night still happen every Monday night at the HudiBeg in Bunbeg? I'm planning a trip to Northern Ireland down to Donegal (again - we loved it last time) in August this year, and have heard about the special weekly event. However this was on an old post, and I want to be sure it still happens please, plus any other recommmendations for Donegal.

Could anyone please give me more info on car hire because I've realized the buses don't run too often, I'm afraid. What is the approximate price? I'm looking for the cheapest versions, so smaller car, for example. What's the daily/weekly rate?

Also, could anyone please give me some more info on Carrigart. How come the bus runs only once a day? I hope I am mistaken. Also, are there any larger supermarkets in this village?

Thank you in advance :)

I thought this could be of interest to anyone currently on holidays in Ireland or any Irish VT'ers:
Ardara in County Donegal: 'The Melting Pot' Multicultural Festival Weekend from Fri. the 30th to Monday the 2nd June 2008:
A celebration of Music, Song, Dance and Food, Incorporating many different ethnic cultures
Bands that are appearing: Miranda Rosenberg Jazz Band, Kila and Balkan Alien Sound
www.ardarameltingpot.com

Can anybody help me.
I will be in County Donegal from 27/09/2008 to 04/10/2008. I have booked a bungalow in Burtonsport for the week, to use as a base, and will be travelling by car with 3 others, all pensioners and unable to walk very far. Driving is not a problem but walking is, and I am looking for scenic and photographic locations within easy walking distance of the car. Here is my criteria which is very flexible.
1:- Scenic drives and views.
2;- Mountain passes and Glens.
3:- Costal routes with scenery.
4:- Castles and gardens that can be viewed.
5:- Travelling times from Belfast Ferry Terminal to Burtonsport and Burtonsport to Giants Causeway.
6:- Travelling times to different locations suggested.
7:- Local to Burtonsport Irish music establishments that are open this time of year.
8:- Weather condions for this time of year and what kind of clothing required, and are the daylight hours.
9:- Do the ferries to the Islands from Burtonsport run at this time of year, and can I take the car.
We shall be doing our sightseeing during the daylight hours and relaxing at night in local establishments where we can eat and possibly hear music.
It will be much appreciated for your replys to my numerous Questions.

I'll be traveling in Donegal Oct 13-18. The more I read about this region the more it fascinates me! Who can help me with a few questions:

1. Is the Glenveagh National Park open daily in October? One website says so, another website says Thursdays to Saturdays only!

2. Climbing Mt. Errigal: Is the mountain part of the Glenveagh National Park and accessible only when the park is open, or can it be accessed from Gweedore and climbed any time?

3. Where in County Donegal would I find live music in local pubs on weekdays, not just weekends?
4. My preliminary itinerary looks like this:
- day 1: Donegal town, St. John's point, Killybegs (sleep there).
- day 2: Carrick, Slieve League (lookouts, climb); sleep in Glencolumbkille.
- day 3: Glencolumbkille area, Glenesh pass, Ardara, Dungloe, Gweedore (sleep there).
- day 4: Errigal mountain, Fanad Head, Letterkenny (sleep there).
- day 5: Inishowen penninsula: Buncrana, Malin Head, Culdalf, Ininshowen Head. Sleep in Derry.

I would appreciate any comments and suggestions!!!
Thanks!

Ilan

I'll be traveling in Donegal Oct 13-18. The more I read about this region the more it fascinates me! Who can help me with a few questions:

1. Is the Glenveagh National Park open daily in October? One website says so, another website says Thursdays to Saturdays only!
2. Climbing Mt. Errigal: Is the mountain part of the Glenveagh National Park and accessible only when the park is open, or can it be accessed from Gweedore and climbed any time?
3. Where would I find live music in local pubs on weekdays, not just weekends?
4. The preliminary itinerary is:

I am traveling to Ireland in October, which I know is not the ideal month to travel in this country.
I'd like to do a driving + hiking trip in Donegal. I don't mind colder temperatures, and some rain here and there, but not steady rainfall day in and day out and muddy trails everywhere.

My question is: is it reasonable to do this kind of trip in October, or should I go to the southwest of Ireland instead?

Hi, we're considering Tory Island in early October. Do you know if the water is generally more turbulent around that time than, say, in August? Thanks!!

I'm going to be involved in a field study, based in Letterkenny, for about 4 weeks this summer. Only a couple of restaurants are listed on this website, but I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for other good but inexpensive places to eat in Letterkenny.

Also, are there good day tours of Donegal that are based in Letterkenny? I'm having difficulty finding much of anything--I'm not finding the various Letterkenny and Donegal webpages terribly useful in actual planning.

Thanks!
Laura

We will be flying into Dublin on July 19th (arriving at 6pm), and flying out of Shannon on Aug. 1st at 2pm.

Dublin, 1 night
Portrush, 2 nights (Antrim Coast and the Giants Causeway)
Donegal, 3 nights (Inishowen Peninsula, Letterkenny, Achill Island, Carrowmore)
Clifden, 3 nights (side trips to Galway, Aran Islands, Connemara)
Dingle, 3 nights
Bunratty, 1 night

Any recommendations for where to stay in Donegal? This is our first trip to Ireland, and I want to see as much as possible (of course!), but also not to spend our whole trip sitting in the car. I chose to head North from Dublin, instead of the 'typical' Southern route (Kilkenny, Kenmare, Cashel, etc) in hopes of avoiding some of the tourist hordes and getting to see more of the 'authentic' Ireland. :) I love finding out of the way places, and historic sites that don't have boothes seeling tourist knick knacks all around them.

Any feedback appreciated! Thanks!
Mari

Hello there,

My friend and I are planning to go to Ireland next June. We would like to go to Galway and then to Sligo, and we are thinking of wandering further North up to Donegal. The thing is, neither of us can drive so we will have to use public transport...
Are there any places we could go to by bus in county Donegal, and if so, which town would be the best base for some day trips or walks? Or maybe it is not worth it without a car?

Thanks for any advice you may have. :)

I've have limited days in Ireland and I've got to make a choice between driving the Inishowen 100 or going to Giant's Causeway and driving a portion of the Antrim Coast. If you've been to both, which would you choose as most scenic?

I've have limited days in Ireland and I've got to make a choice between driving the Inishowen 100 or going to Giant's Causeway and driving a portion of the Antrim Coast. If you've been to both, which would you choose as most scenic?

is it true that people dont practice marriage on tory island?

Hi,
My husband and I are planning our first trip to Ireland in February. We are going to Strand Hill in Sligo to meet his sister, but then we have a free day/night before we need to be back in Dublin.
We are hoping to go somewhere in Donegal, but can't decide where. Donegal Town seems really interesting and lovely, but from what I've seen of Malin Head it just looks incredible. We are renting a car, but have heard that it can take a LONG time to drive to Malin Head from County Sligo. Can anyone give me a ballpark time estimate? I know the drive is beautiful, so I don't want to rush it, but since we've only got one day I don't want to spend it all in the car (plus it's February so I imagine it'll get dark fairly early).

Any other suggestions of areas to visit would be much appreciated, it's so hard to pick since they all look so great from my online research.
We aren't looking for nightlife, just something pretty with a pub will do.
Thanks,
Amanda

Hi

My husband and I are looking to move back to Ireland and Buncrana/Muff in particular. Does anyone know of any 3+ bedroom houses to let on a long term basis until we find somewhere to buy? Ideally unfurnished, and with a garden and parking. We have 3 children and so need to be close to schools etc.

Thanks
Sarah

Hello,

I'm trying to find email or web contact info for a B&B on Tory Island with no luck (all I can get is telephone #s and I'm trying to avoid an international call). Can anybody help me here, or are the B&Bs on the island just not internet-connected? Thank you.

hi wanting to go camping in a few weeks. would like to know if there are any nice camping spots around the letterkenny area. Thanks

Hi!!
My name is Elisabet. I'm from the south of Spain and I'll go to Buncrana in September to work at Crana College as a language assistant. I've already been to Ireland, but do not know that area. I'd like to know a bit about the place (college, education,young people, costumes...)I'll have to rent a room, so I need to know if that's possible there (it is a small town)And of coure, What about places for young people? (I'm 25 years old)
many thanks
elisabeth

Hi guys!

I am planning to visit Ireland in November. Wondering if there is an easy way to get to Letterkenny? By train/bus? Any links/prices/"how-long-time-does-it-take" information would be appreciated. I travel with my wife and 11 month child and I have no car.

Regards,
Dmitry

Howdy
Myself and the girlies are wondering where in Donegalis good for a weekend. With a couple of clubs will do.

Hi there I am looking some advice on campsites in Donegal. We have four children but want to be handy to Rossnawlagh beach if possible. We will be travelling from Belfast so we also want some where not to far away. Any ideas?

Hello all,
I'll be staying in Downings for 7 days in July and was hoping to get recommendations for restaurants and pubs in the area. Thanks.

Dublin for 2 nights...then open itinerary flying out of Shannon. Maybe I should skip Donegal? Don't want to spend all our time in a car. We can always come back I figure...so what places must we see on our 10 day trip? ALSO where would you suggest staying the night before we leave from Shannon Airport?

Can I go from Dublin to Donegal (although need suggestion on where to stay)and then back down the coast to the south over to Kerry back to Shannon in 10 days? We are renting a car on our way out of Dublin; staying 2nights there. I do not know where in County Donegal to stay...but I really want to see the Atlantic Coast there. Any itinerary suggestions would be great...

Thanks from NYC

Who has ever been on Inismor and can tell me more about the island?

for years and years i stayed in the chalets by the pier in portsalon but now am unable to find them on the internet and see if there are any available for rent this new years. can anyone give me some info on this???

Hi there!

I' maybe moving to Buncrana in the future to work there as a Dutch-speaking in a callcenter.

Now I still haven many many questions...

First and foremost: What is the renting price? And how do most single people rent something? Maybe share an appartent? Or is it possible to rent a single room in a house? And off course it would be handy if I have some prices so that I know what the cost of living is over there... Also for a beer in the pub, cause it's very easy to compare beerprices.

About the town: Is there alot of action? Many youngsters and places to hang out? And also very important : Are they used to having foreingers around and are they willing to comunicate with them?

I'm also a little bit affraid that I will not understand the language. Is it true that many people overthere speak Gaelic? And is it possible to understand the English that is spoken overthere?

Off course other tips and interesting things to know are more than welcome!

Thanks !

Greez,

Matt

From Washington, DC and coming to Ireland for Christmas. Looking to find a welcoming place to unwind and enjoy Christmas. I am 30 and will be with my boyfriend. Both of Irish heritage, but neither of us have been to Ireland. We love the ocean, comfy pubs, so little time and so much to see. We only have 5 days. December 23rd-28th. Would like a great central place that is fun and cozy with much to drive and see around it. If you have any recommendations, it is appreciated. Don't even know where to begin. Thanks so much-Katherine