Why You Should Visit... Donegal

Why You Should Visit... Donegal | Her

While we love a good trip across the seas, the reality is that we live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world so we decided to take a moment and appreciate some of the fantastic spots on this fair isle. From Donegal to Dublin, we are taking an all-Ireland cyber roadtrip to find out what makes each county unique and highlight a few hidden gems that only the locals might know about.

This week, the focus is on lovely Donegal! Donegal is one of the most beautiful spots in the country so if you're heading north, make sure to pack a comfortable pair of shoes and take to the road to see all the beautiful scenery. Top recommendations include the Slieve League cliffs, which is one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, and a trip to the Glenveagh National Park before strapping on those hiking boots and tackling Mount Errigal. Take a trip back in time at the Doagh Famine Village before a round of golf at Cruit Island Golf Club, a surfing trip to Bundoran or a relaxing meal and a well deserved rest at the beautiful Harvey's Point lakeside resort. But don't listen to us... here's what the locals had to say!

@Herdotie good food mad chefs @gazzachef and the craic is mighty up here #HerDonegal — martin anderson (@chefmanderson) November 5, 2014

Patsy Dans in dunfanagy #HerDonegal — CurriculumNI (@curriculumni) November 3, 2014

@Herdotie Killybegs Ireland's premier fishing port #HerDonegal pic.twitter.com/3FHZoO6j7t — Brìd O'Rourke (@rourkeyb) November 3, 2014

@Herdotie Pat's Pizza #Bellissimo #HerDonegal — Katie Mc Elroy (@KatieMcE94) November 3, 2014

“@Herdotie: #HerDonegal The beaches in Donegal. Rain or shine they are by far the most beautiful in the country. — Anne Byrne (@anne_byrne) November 3, 2014

@Herdotie the most northernly point in ireland #herdonegal #malinhead pic.twitter.com/MjoWsg6PDN — Diane Stewart (@dianestewart22) November 3, 2014

@Herdotie there's not enough space it's just #awesome the scenery the ppl need I say more!! What do u think @donegalhour
— Marie (@mps1729) November 5, 2014