County Donegal
Province: Ulster
Location: Maritime county, in the north-west seaboard of the country
County Size: 4th in Ireland
Land Area: 1,876 sq miles
Highest Point: Mt. Errigal (752m)
Main Rivers: Swilly; Finn
Main Lakes: L. Eske, L. Derg, L. Foyle, L. Swilly
Main Islands: Inishfree, Inishbofin, Inishdooey, Inishbeg, Tory
Areas of Geographical Interest:
Glenveagh National Park (home of the poison Gle and Glenveagh Castle)
Ards Forest Park
Slieve League (location of Europes highest sea cliffs)
Inishowen Peninsula
Areas of Historical Interest:
The High Cross at Carndonagh (believed to be the oldest in Ireland)
Doe Castle (16th Century castle erected by Scottish mercenaries)
Flight of the Earls Centre (ancient fortress and sun temple (5th Century)
The County
Population: 129,944
County Capital: Letterkenny
Main Towns: Ballyshannon, Buncrana, Bundoran, Letterkenny, Donegal Town
Main Business Contact: Donegal County Enterprise Board, County Hse, The Diamond, Lifford, Co. Donegal Tel: 074-72351
No. of Schools: National 176; Secondry 24.
No. of Golf Clubs: 17
Blue Flag Beaches: 11
Donegal presents an ever-changing spectacle of landscapes and seascapes set against a backdrop of mountains and moors, with evidence everywhere of traditional Irish culture. A vast rugged coastline is softened regularly by a succession of beautiful beaches with golden sand and clear fresh waters. Inland, the county is wild and unspoilt, with winding roads leading to the never ending spectacular vistas. Seaside resorts like Bundoran provide a change of mood with lively days and ever more lively nights, with music, song and dance at various venues. Golfing and fishing are popular activities with no shortage of facilities to be acquired. Other major attractions are Glenveagh National Park and Castle, St.Columb's Glebe Gallery, Colmcille Heritage Centre, Fort Dunree Military Museum and Abbey Mill Wheels, Ballyshannon.
Transport
Main Routes: Letterkenny is served by major routes N13-N14-A5-N2 (to Dublin); N13-A6-M2 (to Belfast); N13-N56-N15-N17-N4-N61-N6-N62-N8(to Cork); N13-N56-N15-N17 (to Galway).
Miles from: Dublin (148); Belfast(95); Cork (279); Galway (160).
Nearest Travel Centre (Bus): Bus Eireann Depot, Letterkenny Tel: 074-21309
Nearest Rail Station: Waterside, Derry. Tel: 01504-810 784
Nearest Airport: Donegal Airport. Tel: 075-48284
Nearest Ferry Port: Larne (+97 miles)
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