Donegal is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. Although Donegal gave its name to the county, Lifford is now the county town. From the 15th until the early 17th century, Donegal was the "capital" of Tyr
Donegal Town, as seen from Drumroosk East
Donegal Abbey was founded by King Hugh Roe O'Donnell in 1474
Approaching Donegal Town by sea
The Church of Ireland at night in Donegal Town.
Donegal Castle is a castle situated in the centre of Donegal Town in County Donegal in Ulster, the northern province in Ireland. The castle was the stronghold of the O'Donnell clan, Lords of Tír Conai
Donegal (town)
…From the 15th to the 17th century, they were an important part of the opposition to the colonisation of Ireland by England. The town itself contains Donegal Castle, on the banks of the River Eske, and the remains of Donegal Abbey, a Franciscan friary founded in the 15th century on the southern shore of Donegal…
Donegal Castle showing keep, on right, and Jacobean wing
Brooke Fireplace in the Great Hall of Donegal Castle, 1895
Donegal Castle, circa 1900 Library of Congress collection