Donegal Castle
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Donegal Castle
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Donegal castle was the principle residence of the great royal family of the O'Donnells, who ruled the Kingdom of Tir Chonaill from 1200 until 1601.
Built by the O’Donnell chieftain in the 15th century, Donegal Castle has extensive 17th century additions. It is furnished throughout and includes Persian rugs and French tapestries. Information panels chronicle the history of the Castle owners from the O’Donnell chieftains to the Brooke family.
On nearby Lough Eske there is a tiny island on which the ruins of what was a prison the O’Donnells kept their prisoners in. All that remains is one wall and even that is mostly hidden by the trees that now fill the tiny island.
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Highlights
- 15th century castle
- Furnished with Persian rugs and French tapestries
- History from the castle owners the ‘O’Donnell’ chieftains
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In the centre of Donegal Town
Map Location: 54.654960, -8.110541
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