Donegal
Dún na nGall (Donegal Town) is the county town of County Donegal, its Irish name meaning the "Fort of the strangers". Donegal Town is an attractive market town that is centered around the Diamond area which is a hub of activity and where local traders, visitors and shoppers mingle effortlessly.
Donegal Town was also the seat of the O'Donnell's up until the 17th Century. The remains of the O'Donnell Clan stronghold "Donegal Castle" has been restored and is now a very popular visitor attraction. Donegal Castle was built by the O'Donnell chieftain in the 15th century and is located just off the Diamond area and town centre.
The town is also the home of Donegal tweed industry in Ireland and the Magee family. From modest beginnings in 1866, when the company was established by John Magee, the Magee brand name has become world-renowned and famous for Donegal Tweed and Men's Tailoring. The Magee Department store offering a large selection of finely tailored clothing is located on the Diamond in the heart of Donegal Town.
In the centre of the Diamond you can view a tall obelisk dedicated to the memory of the Four Masters. This was the name given to the four friars, who in the 17th century, complied the Annals of the Four Masters, one of the earliest historical texts recording the early history of Ireland.
A short stroll from the Diamond is the old harbour area over looking the famous Donegal Bay from where you can climb aboard the Donegal Bay Waterbus and enjoy the magnificent views while listening to the onboard commentary on the history of Donegal Town – highly recommended!
Donegal & The North West
The beauty of the North West is not just what the eye can behold, but what the heart can perceive. The stunning scenery is matched by the genuine warmth and friendiness of the people. One truly can forget the cares of modern life by escaping to the North West Region.
The spectacular scenery and rich heritage of culture provide every variety of recreational activity from the arduous to the languorous - watercolour painting to mountaineering, golfing on spectacular links courses to surfing the Atlantic rollers; hill walking in Donegal's great outdoors or enjoying traditional music in rustic pubs.
Donegal is breathtaking with misty mountains, serene lakes and dramatic coastlines - Donegal is all this yet a whole lot more. Fill your day with the diversity of a post brunch walk along a sandy beach followed by a visit to a Castle or visitor centre, then off to a country pub for a bite to eat and stop off at a craft shop along the way, while ending your evening with a traditional music 'session' in one of the many cosy pubs. The pace of life here is so relaxing, it cleanses the mind and the soul ...
At the Mill Park Hotel & Self Catering Apartments our staff will give you advice on the best places to visit and what the do. Regardless of when you visit there is also something to do but to help you plan in advance we recommend that you visit www.donegaldirect.ie the official tourism website for the county.
For reservations and enqueries, simply email info@apartmentsdonegal.com or phone our reception on +353 (0) 74 9722880
