With a stunning array of majestic mountains, hidden glens, beautiful lakes and some of Europe's finest beaches, Donegal's scenery is spectacular. Here, in Ireland's most northerly county, the Gaelic culture and language not only survives, but thrives, in the Gaeltacht regions. And at night, the bars resound to the sound of traditional music and laughter.

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Standing 253 metres above sea level, the Grianan of Aileach circular stone fort offers breathtaking views across the Inishowen Peninsula, the most northerly point in Ireland. Here you will find a coastline that combines soft sandy beaches with stunning rugged scenery - a landscape dotted with many tourist amenities suitable for all the family. At 725 metres, Errigal Mountain is one of the highest in Ireland, and Glenveagh National Park attracts 100,000 visitors a year to its magnificant castle and vast acreage of protected wilderness. Donegal is noted not only for its natural wonders, but also for its tweed, basket making, world famous Aran sweaters and its delicate Parian China.

Glenveagh National Park Mountains encompasses lakes, glens, woods with deer and a Scottish-style castle. The Donegal County Museum High Road, Letterkenny Holds Artefacts from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age and early Christian and Medieval times. Donegal railways and folk life in the country are also shown. Donegal Coastal Cruises Turasmara, Pier Office, Bunbeg Daily trips to Tory Island during summer season, Tel: 00353 75 31991. Lifford Courthouse Lifford offers an amazing exhibition housed in the superbly restored Courthouse built in 1746. The exhibition traces the story of the O'Donnell princes on to the plantation and beyond.

Tullyarvan Mill, Buncrana is a textile museum that represents over 250 years of production in the Buncrana area, including a crafts and souvenier shop. The Workhouse, Dunfanaghy, opened in 1845 and was restored in 1994. This exhibition recalls the desperate days of the famine period and examines what life was like in the Workhouse.

Literary History

Charles Macklin, Culdaff (1697 - 1797), Frank MacGuinness, Buncrana (1953 - ), Micí Mór MacGabhann (1865 - 1948), Peadar O'Donnell (1893 - 1986) and Patrick MacGill, Glenties (1891 - 1963) are only some of the literary names associated with the North West Passage region of Donegal.

During August each year the Patrick MacGill Summer School is held in Glenites and celebrates his life and work.