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Picture of Ballymastocker Bay and Portsalon which lies at the bottom of the Knockalla Mountains in northeast Donegal |
County DonegalDonegal lies in the north west of Ireland, and is one of Ireland's most beautiful regions. For the visitor, its attractive features include the long unspoilt sandy beaches, magnificent sea vistas and the renowned hills of Donegal. The dominant features of the County are the Derryveagh and Glendowan mountain ranges and it is within this area that you will find Glenveagh National Park, the largest in Ireland, with 9667 hectares of mountain, moorland, lakes and woods.In the south is the beautiful Blue Stack mountain range and the famous Barnesmore gap. Some of the highest and most spectacular sea cliffs in Europe can be seen where the quartzite mountains end at Slieve League. A feature of the northern coastline is the fjord-like sea loughs of Sheephaven, Mulroy and Swilly and the peninsulas of Fanad, Rosguill, Horn Head and Inishowen. Vast areas of the county are uninhabited and remain relatively unaffected by the passage of time. This striking natural landscape is ideal for exploring and observing the rich flora and fauna, fishing and hill walking. Donegal has a rich heritage and culture and its people renowned for their warmth and friendliness. The Donegal Ancestry Centre is located in Ramelton, a picturesque town situated seven miles north of Letterkenny, and was once the principal port in North West Donegal. Ramelton was designated a Heritage Town in recent years because of its Georgian architecture and the beautiful Georgian Mall that stretches along the River Lennon. |
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