7 days in County Donegal & Ballyconnell Itinerary
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Start: Dublin
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Buncrana
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Dunfanaghy
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Carrick
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Bundoran
— 1 night
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Ballyconnell
— 1 night
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End: Dublin
Fri, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 18
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Buncrana — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): learn about all things military at Fort Dunree Military Museum, then get outside with Mamore Gap, and then delve into the distant past at Grianan Of Aileach. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Culdaff Beach, then contemplate the long history of Doagh Famine village, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Glenevin Waterfall.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Buncrana trip itinerary maker app.
Dublin to Buncrana is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. In August, daily temperatures in Buncrana can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Dunfanaghy.
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Dublin to Buncrana is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. In August, daily temperatures in Buncrana can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Dunfanaghy.
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Dunfanaghy — 1 night
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On the 14th (Sun), stroll through Marble Hill Strand, take an in-depth tour of The Workhouse - Donegal Famine Heritage Centre, then make a trip to Hornhead Loop, and finally take in the exciting artwork at The Art House Ireland.
To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Dunfanaghy trip planner.
Traveling by car from Buncrana to Dunfanaghy takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Carrick.
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To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Dunfanaghy trip planner.
Traveling by car from Buncrana to Dunfanaghy takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Carrick.
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Carrick — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): get great views at Slieve League, then stop by Eddie Doherty Tweed, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Maghera Beach and Caves. On your second day here, kick back and relax at Silver Strand Beach, contemplate the long history of Glencolmcille Folk Village, and then view the masterpieces at Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Carrick road trip planning site.
Drive from Dunfanaghy to Carrick in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Carrick sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Bundoran.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Carrick road trip planning site.
Drive from Dunfanaghy to Carrick in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Carrick sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Bundoran.
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Bundoran — 1 night
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On the 17th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Lough Eske, then step into the grandiose world of Donegal Castle, then look for gifts at Magee 1866, and finally cool off at Bundoran Waterworld.
To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Bundoran trip builder app.
You can drive from Carrick to Bundoran in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Bundoran, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Ballyconnell.
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To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Bundoran trip builder app.
You can drive from Carrick to Bundoran in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August in Bundoran, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Ballyconnell.
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Ballyconnell — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): stop by Bear Essentials/Silver Bear Centre, don't miss a visit to Cloughoughter Castle, and then identify plant and animal life at Killykeen Forest Park.
To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Ballyconnell trip builder tool.
Explore your travel options from Bundoran to Ballyconnell with the Route module. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Ballyconnell trip builder tool.
Explore your travel options from Bundoran to Ballyconnell with the Route module. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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County Donegal travel guide
O'Donnell's County
Encompassing nearly a fifth of the country's coastline, County Donegal remains one of Ireland's wildest regions. Despite its large size, the county houses just over 150,000 residents spread across a landscape of low mountains and natural sea loughs. A bastion of Gaelic culture, the region maintains a distinct cultural identity and a fierce spirit of independence, exemplified by the popular saying "Up here it's different." A place of extremes, County Donegal features a rugged interior and an even rockier coastline, boasting some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Still relatively undiscovered by foreign travelers, this region offers you a chance to discover a quieter side of Ireland largely untouched by commercialization and mass tourism.
