Town View B&B, Letterkenny, is near Glenveagh National Park, An Grianán Theatre, Dry Arch Roundabout Letterkenny, St. Eunan's Cathedral Letterkenny, Horse riding in County Donegal
 
 






Local Attractions

Donegal County Museum, Letterkenny houses displays from Stone Age, the late Medieval period and the recent history and folk life of the county

Letterkenny Town Park

Entrance to this fabulous Town Park is located just off the hospital roundabout on the Kilmacrennan Road. The park contains numerous walks, beautiful flower beds, a herb garden and orchards. There are play areas for children, a bowling green and a Garden of Remembrance. Tel:074 9194222.

Letterkenny Leisure Centre

This excellently equipped leisure centre includes a fitness room, steam room, whirlpool, sauna, plunge pool, kids pool and swimming pool.

Donegal County Museum

Glenveagh Castle and National Park, County Donegal, Ireland
The Museum houses both permanent and temporary exhibitions including displays from the Stone Age, the late Medieval period and the recent history and folk life of the county. The museum is fully accessible to the disabled and caters for tour groups.

Glenveagh National Park

Glenveagh Castle and National Park is the premier visitor attraction in County Donegal and is only 20 minutes drive from Letterkenny. There nature trails and magnificent gardens as well as a visitor centre, restaurant and tea rooms. Tel: 074 9137090

Glebe House & Gallery, Churchill, Letterkenny

Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill, County Donegal, Ireland
This is a Regency house decorated with Victorian William Morris wallpaper and contains textiles and works by leading 20th Century artists. Access to the house is by guided tour only. Videos guides, in English, about the house and Glenveagh National park are shown in the coffee shop. Tel: 074 9137071

Colmcille Heritage Centre

The story of St. Colmcille is told with artistically designed banners, stained glass, illustrated panels, artifacts, a wax model with authentic clothing and a step by step illustration of ancient manuscript fabrication. The Heritage centre has a Restaurant and Tea Rooms and is situated on a 100 acre site with nature walks. Tel: 074 9137306

Grianán Ailigh Centre

This visitors centre tells the story of the ancient Ring Fort of Aileach of the Kings. The story and legend spans 4000 years in time. Around the centre there are two kilometres of walkways and the centre also has a craft shop and restaurant. Tel: 074 9368000

St. Eunan's Cathedral

St. Eunan's Cathedral dominates the Letterkenny skyline. It was opened in 1901 by William Hague of Dublin. Amici of Rome created the beautiful ceilings and stained glass windows are by the Mayer firm of Munich.
An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland

An Grianán Theatre

An Grianán Theatre has enjoyed full houses and rave reviews since it opened its doors in 1999. With many of the restaurants in the town offering pre-theatre menus, a night at An Grianán Theatre will definitely be a highlight of your stay. Tel: 0749120111

Golfing

County Donegal has many excellent golf courses either in Letterkenny or within a 45 minute drive. Some of these are:
Portsalon Golf Club, 18 Hole Links, near Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
  • Letterkenny Golf Club (18 Hole, Parkland)
  • Portsalon Golf Club (18 Hole, Links)
  • Ballybofey/Stranorlar Golf Club (18 Hole, Parkland)
  • Ballyliffin Golf Club (18 Hole x 2, Links)
  • Donegal Golf Links (18 Hole, Links)
  • Rosapenna Golf Links (18 Hole x 2, Links)
  • North West Golf Club (18 Hole, Links)
  • St Patrick's, Carrigart (36 Hole, Links)