Rating
4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)
Interesting Sites Nearby
User Reviews
Jade Kavanagh (3 months ago)
Very interesting to visit and learn the history, although I did think the castle would be bigger to walk around considering it cost €10 for 2 people we were only about 15 minutes looking around, definitely nice to stop by if your visiting but I’ve been to better castles around Ireland in the south
Very interesting to visit and learn the history, although I did think the castle would be bigger to walk around considering it cost €10 for 2 people we were only about 15 minutes looking around, definitely nice to stop by if your visiting but I’ve been to better castles around Ireland in the south
Lorraine Ryder (6 months ago)
Visitors are welcomed and given a laminated sheet giving historical information on the castle . These are in various languages. You can then wander around the castle at leisure . Good value for 5 euros
Visitors are welcomed and given a laminated sheet giving historical information on the castle . These are in various languages. You can then wander around the castle at leisure . Good value for 5 euros
The Irish Chef Abroad (7 months ago)
Built by Red Hugh I Donnell in the fifteenth century, this castle towers over the river Eske. Originally built as a castle fortress, O Donnell himself, ever the rebel burned it in an effort to keep it out of British hands. The castle has been heavily renovated and demonstrates how life was back in the fifteenth century. There are events here regularly and there was pottery demonstrations at time of visit.
Built by Red Hugh I Donnell in the fifteenth century, this castle towers over the river Eske. Originally built as a castle fortress, O Donnell himself, ever the rebel burned it in an effort to keep it out of British hands. The castle has been heavily renovated and demonstrates how life was back in the fifteenth century. There are events here regularly and there was pottery demonstrations at time of visit.
Eileen Bonnar (8 months ago)
Have been holidaying in County Donegal for years but first time doing the castle tour. Would recommend taking the guided tour as opposed to walking around yourself as the guide made it very interesting and went into a lot of detail about the castle. The castle itself is not very big but has an interesting history and some fabulous features such as the grand fireplace upstairs and a picture painted by a Cherokee to mark the aid given by this tribe to Ireland during the Great Hunger and how Irish people returned the favour during Covid. The tour guide definitely brought the history of the castle to life with stories and tales. The guided tours happen often during the summer, so you don't have to wait long for one. The castle is situated at the edge of Donegal town, so cafes for refreshments are only a short walk away.
Have been holidaying in County Donegal for years but first time doing the castle tour. Would recommend taking the guided tour as opposed to walking around yourself as the guide made it very interesting and went into a lot of detail about the castle. The castle itself is not very big but has an interesting history and some fabulous features such as the grand fireplace upstairs and a picture painted by a Cherokee to mark the aid given by this tribe to Ireland during the Great Hunger and how Irish people returned the favour during Covid. The tour guide definitely brought the history of the castle to life with stories and tales. The guided tours happen often during the summer, so you don't have to wait long for one. The castle is situated at the edge of Donegal town, so cafes for refreshments are only a short walk away.
Natalie Nielsen (9 months ago)
Such a worthwhile tour. Our guide was informative, humorous, and truly gave an entertaining presentation. Learning about how the castle has been reshaped through time was quite interesting. Highly recommend.
Such a worthwhile tour. Our guide was informative, humorous, and truly gave an entertaining presentation. Learning about how the castle has been reshaped through time was quite interesting. Highly recommend.
