Glenveagh National Park and Gaeltacht Tour

Glenveagh, in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains, is the second largest national park in Ireland and home to the largest herd of red deer in the country. Glenveagh Castle, a 19th century mansion, sits on the edge of Lough Veagh. A self-guided castle tour is highly recommended on your Donegal tour (additional cost, not included).

Errigal in the Derryveagh Mountains is the tallest peak in County Donegal. Its quartzite stone often glows pink in the setting sun. The small Gaeltacht village of Dunlewey sits at the foot of Errigal Mountain. Take in the view of Donegal's highest peak and its six sisters.

e when the ancient, one-eyed giant king of Tory, Balor, was killed here by his exiled grandson, Lughaidh, whereupon the poison from his eye split the rock and poisoned the glen.

Donegal's answer to the Taj Mahal, Old Dunlewey Church is a ruined 19th-century Church of Ireland building set dramatically in the Poisoned Glen (Gleann Nimhe), near Errigal mountain.

The Crolly Distillery is a small, award-winning craft distillery located in the heart of the Donegal Gaeltacht, bringing distilling back to the village for the first time in over 180 years. Whiskey tasting is optional. (additional cost, not included)

ning sun which illuminates the rocks along this section of the coast to a rich red hue and ties in with the legend of Balor of the evil eye.

View the Gaeltacht islands of Inishboffin, Inishdooey and Tory Island from Magheroarty Pier

Dunfanaghy is a scenic little village and former fishing port with a population of around 300. The main street is typical of Irish communities with colourful terraced houses and local businesses