Welcome to Inishowen
Welcome to Go Visit Inishowen, your guide to visiting Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal, one of Ireland’s most spectacular destinations along the Wild Atlantic Way.. 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
Upcoming Events
News
Inishowen Community Voices Needed to Help Shape the Peninsula’s Future
Fáilte Ireland, Inishowen Development Partnership and Go Visit Inishowen invite organisations and community groups to take part in an important new survey New survey launched as part of the Inishowen Destination Experience Development Plan to strengthen collaboration across tourism, heritage and environmental initiatives Community groups, voluntary organisations, tourism businesses, cultural and heritage bodies, environmental organisations and local stakeholders across the Inishowen Peninsula are being invited to contribute to an important new survey that will help inform the future sustainable development […]
The Story of Turf: The Fuel That Warmed Ireland for Generations
Across the hills of Inishowen in County Donegal, you'll often spot curious little towers of dark brown blocks standing quietly in the landscape. To many visitors, they look like neatly stacked bricks. To generations of Irish families, they meant warmth, comfort and survival through the long winter months. They are turf. For centuries, turf was at the heart of life in rural Ireland. Long before electricity, oil-fired heating or gas boilers, families relied on this remarkable natural fuel to heat [...]
Summer Wildflowers in Inishowen
Five Wildflowers to Look Out for This July When people think of summer in Inishowen, they often picture dramatic coastlines, golden beaches and long evenings by the Atlantic. But if you slow down and look a little closer, you'll discover another side of the peninsula. Roadside verges, coastal dunes, meadows and grassy hillsides burst into colour at this time of year, with native wildflowers providing food for pollinators and adding beauty to every walk. Here are five beautiful wildflowers you [...]
Accessible Boardwalk Officially Opened at Lisfannon Beach
A new accessible boardwalk at Lisfannon Beach has officially opened, improving access to one of Inishowen's most beautiful coastal locations. The project marks an important milestone for the local community and will help make Lisfannon Beach more welcoming and accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities, older people, families with young children, and those with walking or mobility challenges. The new boardwalk and dedicated wheelchair spaces provide a safer and more comfortable route towards the beach and surrounding viewpoints, enabling [...]
