Locations: Buncrana

The principal and largest town in the peninsula, Buncrana sits prominently on the shore of Lough Swilly, which translates, from Gaelic into the very appropriate “Lake of Shadows”. The importance of Lough Swilly to Buncrana during WWI became evident when Admiral Jellicoe moved his grand fleet from Scapa Flow to Lough Swilly. The Clan Ó’Dochartaigh has had a long affiliation with this town. The historic Ó’Dochartaigh’s Keep at the entrance to Swan Park sits beside Buncrana Castle, which is accessible via the Crana Bridge. This is also the starting point of the costal walk to Fr Hegarty’s Rock.Nearby is the location where the famous Irish revolutionary, Theobald Wolfe Tone, was captured on board a French warship during the 1798 rebellion. The town today has an abundance of bars and restaurants, nearby beaches and a children’s play area.

Druminor Bouncy Castles

Activities ,

Go Visit Inishowen Motorhome Facility

Campsites

Paddy’s Place Buncrana

Self Catering ,

11th
to 13th Jul

Buncrana Music Festival 2025

Family Events , Festivals , What's On

18th
to 20th Apr

OTB Easter Country Weekend

Festivals , Music Events , What's On

Weekly Line Dancing & Jiving Classes in Buncrana and Clonmany

See & Do , Sporting , What's On

 

“Fun for All” Accessibility in Buncrana

Accessibility , See & Do , Trail Guides , What's On

Las Gorditas

Food & Drink

Las Gorditas 31 Lower Main St, Ardaravan, Buncrana, F93 Y0H9  

Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes

Activities , See & Do , Tour Guides , Walking Trail

Solas Ireland Walks & Hikes Carraig More, Tonduff, Linsfort, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 Y2R0

13th
to 15th Sep

Inishowen Walking Festival 2024

Festivals , Inishowen Community , Inishowen in Autumn , What's On

Front Hill House

Self Catering