Killybegs

Killybegs is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. It is located on the south coast of the county, north of Donegal Bay, near Donegal Town.

Donegal Castle stands by the banks of the river Eske and was built in 1474.

The Heritage Centre is situated within what was once the famous Killybegs Carpet Factory, home to
the largest hand-knotted loom in the world.

Take the Donegal Bay waterbus from the pier and enjoy the sights around Donegal Bay.

The area around Killybegs features many archaeological and historic sites including Mass rocks and Neolithic tombs.

There is a large variety of birdlife in the area and the harbour area around Killybegs has been designated an important site.

Enjoy over 20 spectacular gardens in the area on the Donegal Garden Trail.

See thatched cottages which represent how people lived during the 18th and 19th century at Father McDyer's Folk Village Museum at Glencolmcille.

Glenveagh Castle is a large castellated Mansion house built within Glenveagh National Park, near Churchill and Gweedore. The castle was built between 1870 and 1873 and consists of a four storey rectangular keep surrounded by a garden, with a backdrop of over 40,000 acres of mountains, lakes, and woods with a herd of red deer.

Visit Donegal Craft Village (Donegal Town), which is a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in Ireland. Here, you will find leading artisans working with glass, bronze, textiles, wood, paint, ceramics and precious metals.

The Donegal Maritime Trail will take you on a journey from the Gaeltacht Islands of Tory and Arranmore, to the historic and beautiful Loughs – Swilly and Foyle.

Discover this beautiful area and its history on one of the local walks, which range from 3.5km-8km long (map located at www.killybegs.ie).

There are many activities on offer including sea kayaking, canoeing, waveski surfing and fishing as well as land based horse riding, golf and rock climbing.

Fintra beach is located on the outskirts of Killybegs town, around 4km away and is a very popular, safe, blue flag beach of fine golden sand.

Fresh fish and seafood, such as monkfish, prawns, sea bass and chowders feature highly on local menus as well as traditional fish and chips, chicken, lamb and steak dishes.

Cruise ships dock at the Killybegs Harbour Centre, located at the tip of a deep fjord-like inlet.

The centre of town is only a short distance from the port.