DONEGAL DAY TOUR: Coast and Castles
Overview
Visitors to Ireland who skip the Northern Headlands and the Wild Atlantic Way guided by locals have missed a significant experience. Chieftain tours offers day tour options for those seeking a glimpse of the North West region's treasures.
- 🚗 This chauffeured private day tour is delivered by a Fáilte Ireland accredited driver guide.
- 🗺️ This day tour is flexible and tailored for clients to stop, go, and explore on the day.
- ⏰ Tours commence at 9.15am and finish at 5pm; times are approximate and may be subject to change.
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
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Fanad Head LighthouseEnjoy a day tour of coastal and inland attractions incorporating those breathtaking views of the idyllic North West. Setting off in the morning by luxury minibus or car, your fully guided excursion will journey along Mulroy bay to the picturesque Fanad Lighthouse. A maritime marvel, this magnificent and current working lighthouse was an essential service to seafarers negotiating the wild and dangerous seas around the North West coast. We learn about the lights and aids to navigation past and present and we hear the stories of shipwrecked parrots and lost gold on the lighthouse tour.
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Doe CastleNext we continue along the Wild Atlantic Way towards Doe Castle. Dating to the 1420’s, this castle nestled on the shores of Sheephaven Bay was the medieval home and bastion for the MacSweeney chiefs for over 200 years. Know as "gallowglass" these fearless warriors fought and were rewarded by one of Ireland's last Gaelic chieftain - Red Hugh O Donnell.
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Glenveagh National ParkLeaving Doe castle we travel through the vast boglands of mid Donegal as we descend on the sweeping glens of Glenveagh National Park and Castle. Situated in the heart of the Derryveagh mountains, you will learn and become immersed in the chequered history of this unspoiled Special Area of Conservation which is Ireland’s second largest national park.
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Grianan Of AileachOn the final leg of the tour we travel to Grianan an Aileach. Said to have been built by the Tuatha De Danann, this ancient stone ringfort dates its origins to 3000 BC. Located 250m above sea level, this spectacular hilltop site was visited by St Patrick who baptized the local chieftain Eoghan.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.