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Glenveagh Castle reflected in Lough Veagh with the Derryveagh Mountains behind

Glenveagh National Park by Car: Castle, Gardens and the Drive In

Plan a self-drive visit to Glenveagh National Park and Castle in Donegal: the approach roads, shuttle bus, castle tours, gardens, walks and honest advice on what is worth your time.

A quiet Donegal village street with colourful cottages beneath green hills

Road Trips & Itineraries

Ardara and Kilcar: Driving the Donegal Weaving Country

The southwest Donegal loop through Ardara and Kilcar is one of the quietest drives on the Wild Atlantic Way, weaving through tweed-making villages, dramatic coastline and the kind of honest Irish hospitality that does not need a marketing department.

The steep green sea cliffs of Slieve League dropping into the Atlantic Ocean at golden hour

Destinations & Attractions

Slieve League by Car: Parking, Timing and the Best Viewpoints

A practical guide to driving Slieve League in Donegal: how to get there, where to park, the best viewpoints, when to visit, and what to know before you walk to the cliff edge.

A winding coastal road along the green cliffs and Atlantic coastline of west Donegal

Road Trips & Itineraries

Glencolmcille and the West Donegal Coast by Car

A local guide to driving the west Donegal coast: Glencolmcille, Silver Strand, Kilcar, the R263, parking, timing and what makes this corner of Donegal worth the extra steering.

Aerial view of Bundoran beach and Donegal Bay at golden hour with the Atlantic coastline curving into the distance

Road Trips & Itineraries

Bundoran to Donegal Town: The Southern Entry by Car

The drive from Bundoran to Donegal Town is the quiet southern way into County Donegal. This guide covers the route, the stops worth making, and the R-road habits that keep the journey smooth.

Donegal Castle on the River Eske in County Donegal at golden hour

Destinations & Attractions

Donegal Town and Donegal Castle: A Self-Drive Stop

Donegal Town is more than a gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. Donegal Castle sits at its heart, the Diamond spreads out from there, and the Eske runs down to the harbour. Here is how to do it well.

Panoramic view of the Causeway Coastal Route with dramatic cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean at golden hour

Road Trips & Itineraries

Causeway Coastal Route: The Complete Northern Ireland Road Trip

The complete guide to driving the Causeway Coastal Route in Northern Ireland: best stops, one-day and two-day itineraries, practical driving notes, and where to base yourself.

Modern SUV driving on a winding coastal road in Northern Ireland with the Atlantic Ocean behind

Travel Tips & Advice

Driving from Ireland to Northern Ireland: What Your Rental Car Covers

Find out what your rental car actually covers when driving from Ireland to Northern Ireland, including insurance, roadside assistance, tolls, and the speed-limit switch.

Mussenden Temple perched on a grassy cliff edge above the Atlantic Ocean at Downhill Demesne

Destinations & Attractions

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Beach: Driving the Western End

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Beach mark the quieter western end of the Causeway Coastal Route. This guide covers the temple, the ruined Downhill House, the beach, parking, and how to fit the stop into a Northern Ireland road trip by car.