1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Ireland Travel

County Donegal

By , About.com Guide

Donegal - Slieve League

Donegal - Slieve League

© 2006 Bernd Biege licensed to About.com, Inc.
Irish:
Contae Dhúnna nGall
Literal Meaning:
"Castle of the Strangers", referring to the Vikings.
Province:
Ulster (RoI)
Irish Car Registration:
DL
County Town:
Lifford
Other Important Towns:
Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Bunchrana, Bundoran, Carndonagh, Donegal, Dunglow, Killybegs, Letterkenny, Stranolar
Size:
4,830 Kilometers square
Population:
146,956
Places of Interest:
Doe Castle, Donegal Castle, Grianán of Aileach, Glengesh Pass Forest, Inishowen Peninsula, Tory Island
Explore Ireland Travel
About.com Special Features

Watch the Ball Drop in Times Square

What to bring and wear if you're attending this world famous celebration. More >

Hot Winter Travel Deals

Check out these tips on finding the best airfare, hotel rates and cruise deals. More >

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. Ireland Travel
  4. Belfast and Ulster
  5. County Donegal
  6. Ireland - County Donegal - Basic Facts about County Donegal

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.