Things to See and Do During Your Stay

Inishowen Peninsula, Moville, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Tel:00 353 74 9385555 eMail:info@carltonredcastle.ie Download Brochure

The Carlton Redcastle Hotel is an ideal base to discover and experience one of the most enchanting and beautiful regions of Ireland, the Northwest. Whether you are staying for business or pleasure, you will have a chance to flavour some of the most breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a region of charming fishing villages, world-class golf courses, superb angling, ancient monuments and forts, dramatic coastal drives and magnificent blue flag beaches.

Donegal has something for everyone, its primary visitor attraction is Glenveagh National Park and Castle, our many touring routes where you can travel from Horn Head in Sheephaven Bay to Malin Head in Inishowen and pass through some of the most picturesque towns and villages and witness spectacular coastal views. In the south of the county, the famous Donegal Bay stretches from beautiful Bundoran to Donegal Town and onto Glencolmcille, you can view it all from the sea cliffs of Slieve League while watching fishing boats from Killybegs bringing home their fish catch.

Experience the heritage and culture of the Donegal people who are renowned for their special warmth, welcome and friendliness. With Ireland’s largest Irish speaking Gaeltacht region you can immerse yourself in language, song and dance. Beidh fáilte romhat i nDún na nGall.

Donegal rejoices its varied heritage with a year round calendar of events, and festivals, providing lots of fun and something for everyone. Whenever you choose to visit this beautiful area of North West Ireland, you are sure to find something happening to enchant and entertain, from the Earagail Arts Festival in July to Santa’s Lapland in December.

Donegal provides a brilliant backdrop for the plethora of activities, which the county offers. Golfers need not go far to find a green, Anglers can cast upon the many lakes, rivers mighty Atlantic Challenges Sea anglers. Escape to the unpopulated areas by bike or by foot and walkers are spoilt for choice with routes at both high and low level, as well as waymarked routes. Trek along the vast landscape on horseback with many equestrian centres throughout the county or partake in something a little more demanding at one of our outdoor adventure centers where watersport enthusiasts are well catered for.

Donegal, is hidden paradise and home to some of the finest restaurants and the most delightfully prepared dishes to be found anywhere in Ireland. The people of Donegal have never lost the art of preparing good food, authentic dishes and cuisine that is truly delicious. It is a place where the rich wilderness and rugged landscape provide only the freshest of local produce.