DONEGAL

County Donegal is the largest county in Ulster and the fourth largest in all of Ireland. Donegal is famous for being the home of the once mighty Clan Dálaigh, whose most famous branch were the Clan Ó Domhnaill, - the O'Donnell Clan. Until A.D. 1600, the O'Donnells were one of Ireland's richest and most powerful Gaelic (native Irish) ruling-families. Within the Province of Ulster only the Clan Uí Néill (the O'Neill Clan) of modern County Tyrone were more powerful.

Uniquely, County Donegal shares a border with only one other county in the Republic of Ireland, County Leitrim. The majority of Donegal’s land border is shared with Northern Ireland (the counties of Derry, Tyrone and Fermanagh). This apparent economic isolation has led to Donegal people maintaining a distinct cultural identity and has been used to market the county with the slogan “Up here it's different” .

Useful Information on County Donegal

Hotels

3-Star: Holyrood Hotel: Has fantastic location on Bundorans 'Golden Mile' and stunning views of Atlantic Ocean, Holyrood is a 3 star family run hotel. There are 92 bedroom, all en suite, with telephone, ISDN internet, TV, hair dryer, tea/coffee facilities. You can enjoy fine dining in Watermelon Restaurant or relax in the traditional Waterfront Bar.

4-Star: Great Northern Hotel: Bundoran's top rated 4 star Great Northern Hotel, Golf, Leisure & Conference Centre overlooks mystical Donegal Bay and surf waves of the Atlantic. Located on one of Ireland's finest 18 hole link golf courses and known as one of the top conference centres in Ireland, it has the homely attributes of a family run hotel

Services in County Donegal

Accountants:
Bonner O'Donnell & Co
Crossview Hse Port rd Letterkenny Co. Donegal
Tel: (074)9121722

Kieran Murphy & Co
The Glebe Donegal Co. Donegal
Tel: (074)9721474

Solicitors:
Michael Shiel & Co Solicitors
13 Upper Main St Letterkenny Co. Donegal
Tel: (074)9129900

<Donegal new cars:

New & used cars are available from the following:

Herron Auto
Killybegs Road, Donegal Town, Donegal
Tel: (074) 9722555

Murray Motors Ltd
Manorcunningham, Letterkenny, Donegal
Tel: (074) 9157167


Doctors Surgery:
Nunan Dr Tom
Rathmullen Letterkenny Co. Donegal
Tel: (074)9158416

Veterinary Surgeons:
Harvey Patricia
Drinark Donegal Co. Donegal
Tel: (074)9723009