Welcome to Inishowen
Inishowen is one of the most spectacular and beautiful parts of Ireland located at it’s most Northly Point. We have everything here from golden beaches, scenic drives (Inishowen 100), walking trails, Heritage, Activities including world class Golf Courses, lively entertainment, great accommodation and food, arts and crafts and much much more, including our famous Donegal welcome. It really is all here.
We are not only one of the most stunning parts of the world famous Wild Atlantic Way, and home to the Inishowen 100, but also the gateway to the historic Walled City of Derry and the Causeway Coast and Glens. Our Visitor Centre based in Buncrana will meet all your visitor needs showcasing the best of this part of Ireland’s unique tourist offer. It also includes a Motorhome parking facility and small retail shop with local arts and crafts on site, all located beside stunning sandy beaches and Inishowen’s largest town. Come join us now on an adventure as we explore this part beautiful of Ireland, making lasting memories to treasure
Where Ireland begins and adventures never end
See & Do
Inishowen 100
Inishowens Route
The Inishowen 100” may sound like a Formula One race, but it gets its name from the approximate distance in miles of the sign-posted circuit, which starts in Newtoncunningham on the Inishowen Peninsula.
Beaches
Beautiful Beaches
Inishowen’s coastline features stunning beaches from the golden sands of Culdaff and Pollan Bay to wild Five Fingers Strand, offering sheltered family coves and world-class surfing conditions along its dramatic 200-mile Atlantic shores.
Activities
Activities for all
There’s an activity to suit just about everyone here. It could be a gentle stroll along a sandy beach to scaling sea-stacks on the rugged coastline; angling on a local river or spotting basking sharks on the Atlantic Ocean.
History & Heritage
History Everywhere
Inishowen’s history spans thousands of years, from the ancient Grianán of Aileach stone fort to early Christian sites, Viking raids, and the Flight of the Earls in 1607, leaving a remarkable legacy of castles and archaeological treasures
Attractions
Amazing Attractions
Inishowen has attractions to enthral the inquisitive, the young and the young-at-heart.Absorb our past through ancient forts and castles while treading paths of timeworn ground where myth and history merge.
Trails
Explore Inishowen
The Inishowen 100” may sound like a Formula One race, but it gets its name from the approximate distance in miles of the sign-posted circuit, which starts in Newtoncunningham on the Inishowen Peninsula.
Events
Events
News
Wile Craic Comedy Festival Returns for 2026 with First Wave of Comedians Announced
Buncrana & Muff, Co. Donegal | 22–24 May 2026 After a sold-out debut year in 2025, Wile Craic Comedy Festival is set to return to Inishowen for 2026, bringing another weekend of top-class stand-up comedy to Buncrana and Muff, Co. Donegal. Taking place from 22nd to 24th May 2026, the festival will once again run in association with The Muff Liquor Company, showcasing some of Ireland’s finest comedians across a range of intimate and much-loved local venues. First Wave of […]
St Brigid’s Day, Imbolc & the Meaning of St Brigid’s Crosses in Ireland
St Brigid’s Day, celebrated on 1st February, marks a pivotal moment in the Irish calendar. Rooted in both ancient Celtic tradition and Christian belief, this day signals the beginning of spring. Known as Imbolc, the festival represents renewal and hope after the long winter months. In Inishowen, history and folklore are deeply intertwined. Consequently, locals still honour St Brigid’s Day through traditional customs. These include weaving St Brigid’s crosses, blessing homes, and welcoming the returning light. Who Was St Brigid? [...]
The Story of the SS Laurentic: Luxury Liner, Wartime Service, and Lough Swilly’s Sunken Treasure
On 25 January 1917, one of the most dramatic maritime tragedies in history unfolded off the Inishowen coast. The legacy of the SS Laurentic still resonates more than a century later. This is the story of a luxury liner turned warship, and the gold that still lies beneath the waves of Lough Swilly. From Belfast Shipyard to the North Atlantic Harland & Wolff built the SS Laurentic in Belfast and launched her in 1908. Initially, the Dominion Line ordered the […]
Visitor Guide Map 2026
𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬! We’re excited to be working on the brand new 𝐆𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, with 𝟑𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐧 to help visitors discover everything our beautiful peninsula has to offer Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐠𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬, who has 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞. Great to see local tourism businesses getting involved and supporting this fantastic resource for [...]
