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Donegal Castle

Castle Street, Donegal Town, Ireland
+353 73 22405
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Castles
Traveller Description: Donegal Castle is in the heart of the town and is well worth a visit. More info about the castle:  http://en.wikiped... more »
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missouri
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Really a good castle. It had the old and the newer part to demonstrate how these tough guys lived. More

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Barnard, Vermont
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

An absolutely wonderful experience, an absolute must for anyone that enjoys history. More

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Helsinki, Finland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

If you are in Donegal Town, the castle is definitely worth a visit, but perhaps not worth coming to from a distance. We found the castle interesting and spent about 45 minutes in the restored rooms. More

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Seattle, Washington
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

It was fun to go to, but not a top spot while visiting Ireland. More

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dublin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

kids interested in history of castle and great that it is in center of town, enjoyed donegal town More

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Allegan, Michigan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

beautiful place but closed when we were there. Great spot in the middle of the city - maybe we were there too late in the day and early in the season. Great restaurant nearby - Castle Bar More

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Dublin, Ireland
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117 reviews 117 reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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I wouldn't be running there. It's one of those places you'd leave last to see. More

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Dublin, Ireland
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61 reviews 61 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Its in a nice place and looks great from the outside, inside there is not an awful lot to see - afew rooms which have been restored and quite a bit of local history. Sometimes best to go when they have a market in the castle grounds as that saves your admission charge. More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Beautiful castle, with well kept grounds. Easy to walk around, wide stairs and large rooms. History of Donegal and castle on boards throughout. No guide, but not necessary as information is provided to you upon entry and along the walls. Recommended. More

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Sligo, Ireland
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46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Located within a few meters of the centre of Donegal Town, this 15th century castle was once the home of the Donegal Chieftains, the O'Donnels.There are guided tours every hour. Limited access for disabled people. Well worth a visit More

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