See what the experts are saying about Letterkenny. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
-
The best pubs
Abbey Tavern (County Dublin): A short distance from Dublin center, the Abbey Tavern is the perfect place to recover and refuel after spending a day exploring Dublin. The Abbey is known far and wide for its ballads as well as its brew. Braz... Continue reading »
-
The best ruins
Glendalough (County Wicklow): Nestled in "the glen of the two lakes," this atmospheric monastic settlement was founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, who was looking for seclusion and certainly found it here. The setting is endlessly scenic... Continue reading »
-
The best small towns and villages
Dalkey (County Dublin): This charming south-coast Dublin suburb has just enough glorious freedom from that city's traffic snarls and frenzy. With a castle, a mountaintop folly, and lovely beaches, there's a lot to enjoy. Dalkey is an upscale... Continue reading »
-
The best websites
Dublin Tourist Office (www.visitdublin.com): This site is the most comprehensive resource for visiting the capital. We especially like the new last-minute booking service, which lets you find out which hotels and guesthouses have immediate av... Continue reading »
-
Planning a trip
Chances are you've been looking forward to your trip to Ireland for some time. You've probably set aside a significant amount of hard-earned cash, taken time off from work, school, or other commitments, and now want to make the most of your h... Continue reading »
-
Fast facts
American Express -- The American Express offices in Ireland are in Dublin at 41 Nassau St. (tel. 1890/205511) and in Killarney on East Avenue Road (tel. 066/35722). There are no longer branches in the North. In an emergency, traveler's checks... Continue reading »
-
Visitor information
When you're first getting started, contact your local offices of the Irish Tourist Board and the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. They are eager to answer your questions and have stacks of helpful information, mostly free of charge. After y... Continue reading »
-
When to go
Weather In Ireland you will often hear the phrase, "Today we can expect showers, followed by periods of rain." In fact, rain is the one constant in Irish weather, although a bit of sunshine is usually just around the corner. The best of ti... Continue reading »
-
Calendar of events
This sampling of events is drawn from 2007 schedules. Most events have not set their 2008 dates at the time this book is being written. The most up-to-date listings of events can be found at www.discoverireland.ie and www.entertainment.ie for... Continue reading »
-
Getting there
By Plane About half of all visitors from North America arrive in Ireland on direct transatlantic flights to Dublin Airport (tel. 1/814-1111; www.dublin-airport.com), Shannon Airport, or Belfast International Airport. The other half fly fir... Continue reading »
-
Escorted & package tours
Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at discounted prices. One good source of... Continue reading »
-
Health & insurance
The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get estimates from various... Continue reading »
Letterkenny Travel Experiences
-
Last day in Donegal County
Next morning was an early bird only Jerry, he decided not to disturb us, and left down stairs to the kitchen to enjoy his book and a br... Continue reading »
-
Donegal!
We did find our Friends finally, enjoyed a while in their company, and left outside for a draft, foamy beer… Smithwick’s is good for you... Continue reading »
-
Killybegs & Slivovice Cliffs
After an Ireland simply breakfast toasts we left the Killybegs on the way to Donegal to meet Friends of ours, and figure out which way t... Continue reading »
-
From Cork to Killybegs
Let’s go across the unknown Ireland, keep going through Galway to Donegal. It seems like we are kinda beginners here, and it is a Labyr... Continue reading »
Popular Letterkenny Hotels
- Letterkenny Court Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny
- Holiday Inn BRISTOL AIRPORT
- Campanile - Runcorn
- Best Western Talbot Hotel
- Park Hotel
- Mount Errigal Hotel, Conference & Leisure Centre
- Cromwells Hotel
- Holiday Inn
- Bridge House Hotel - Hotel
