Donegal Castle
Contact Details
Address: Castle Street, Donegal, Co. Donegal, F94 P996
Telephone No: +353 74 972 2405
Fax No: +353 74 972 2436
Email: donegalcastle@opw.ie
Opening Hours
Easter - Mid September:
Daily, 10:00 - 18:00
Mid September - Easter:
Thurs - Mon, 09.30 - 16.30
Last Admission: 45 mins. before closing
Average Length of Visit: 45 mins. - 1 hour
Admission Fees
Adult: €5.00
Group/Senior: €4.00
Child/Student: €3.00
Family: €13.00
Facilities
Exhibitions, public toilets
Restaurants/Tearooms: None
Built by the O'Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, beside the River Eske, the Castle has extensive 17th century additions by Sir Basil Brooke. The Castle is furnished throughout and includes Persian rugs and French tapestries. Information panels chronicle the history of the Castle owners from the O'Donnell chieftains to the Brooke family. Limited access for people with disabilities to the ground floor.
Location: In the centre of Donegal Town
Guided Tours: Available every hour.
Max. No: 35
Duration: 30 mins
Leaflet/Guide Booklet: English, Irish, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Bus Route(s): Contact Bus Eireann Travel Centre +353 1 836 6111
Restaurant/Tearooms: N/A
Seasonal Events: N/A
Photography / Video allowed: Yes. Commercial photography requires permission
