10 TOP Things to Do in County Donegal August 2026

A marina with various boats docked, surrounded by a grassy landscape and hills in the background.

A marina with numerous boats docked along a wooden pier, surrounded by a sandy shoreline and green hills in the background.

A coastal residential area with multi-story buildings, a rocky shoreline, and a backdrop of hills and trees.

A coastal landscape with grassy hills, rocky outcrops, and a sea view.

Activities

Peacemakers Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$23

per adult

Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall

NZ$46

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Fort Dunree, Lough Swilly, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland.

A Walk Through Time in Fort Dunree

NZ$47

per adult

Discover the City Walls - Small Group Public or Private Tour

NZ$92

per adult

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Donegal Castle

8.8/10 (175 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Donegal with a trip to Donegal Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

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A historic stone castle with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Glenveagh National Park

9.4/10 (142 reviews)

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.

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A mountainous landscape with rocky outcrops, a valley with a lake, and distant hills.

Mount Errigal

9.4/10 (35 reviews)

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.

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Malin Head

9.4/10 (90 reviews)

When you visit the breathtaking Malin Head on northernmost tip of Ireland, you’ll soon understand why the tourist trail here is called the Wild Atlantic Way. At the peak of the Inishowen Peninsula, Malin Head offers some of the most indomitable views you will ever see over the northern Atlantic and its geological marvels are second only to the Giant’s Causeway Coast.

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