06/15/2024
Ireland County by County Interesting Facts. Photo courtesy of Sharon Sweeney a local photographer 💚
Ten Interesting Facts about Donegal
Donegal is sometimes nicknamed the O’Donnell County.
About 25% of fish caught in Ireland come through the port at Killybegs.
County Donegal is the largest county in Ulster.
Slieve League cliffs in Donegal are some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
Donegal is one of Europe’s surfing hotspots!
The highest mountain in County Donegal is Errigal.
Donegal has the second-largest Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking area) in Ireland.
County Donegal is the most northern county in Ireland.
The main rivers in Donegal are the Foyle, the Swilly, and the Erne.
Gaelic football is a big sport in Donegal.