County Donegal is named after the town of Donegal (from Irish Dún na nGall 'fort of the foreigners') in the south of the county.
It has also been known by the alternative name County … See more

Located in the northwest corner of Ireland, Donegal is the island's northernmost county. In terms of size and area, it is the largest county in Ulster and the fourth-largest county in all of Ireland. Uniquely, County Donegal shares a small border with only one other … See more

Largest towns
Letterkenny is by far the largest settlement in Donegal, with a population of just over 22,000. It is the … See more

The Freedom of Donegal is an award that is given to people who have been recognised for outstanding achievements on behalf of the … See more

An extensive rail network used to exist throughout the county and was mainly operated by the County Donegal Railways Joint Committee and … See more

County Donegal was the home of the once-mighty Clann Dálaigh, whose best-known branch was the Clann Ó Domhnaill, better known in English as the O'Donnell dynasty. … See more

Local government
Donegal County Council has been in existence since 1899 and has responsibility for local administration. It is headquartered at the County House in Lifford. Elections to the County Council take place every … See more