Northwest Ireland, Northwest Counties of Ireland, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal, Fun Things To Do in Northwest Ireland, Ireland

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Donegal & Northwest Ireland
Counties of Northwest Ireland
— Donegal, Leitrim & Sligo

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The Northwest
The Northwest counties of Ireland (pictured above in blue) is known for its beautiful mountains, lakes, and great outdoor activities — world-class golfing, fun water sports, surfing, angling, deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, mountain climbing... and more!

County Sligo
County Sligo is a fun place to enjoy surfing, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, kayaking... and more! Surfing lessons are also offered for all ages and skill levels.

Surfing in County Sligo, Northwest Ireland - Tourism Ireland

Warden Beach, Donegal, Northwest Ireland - Tourism Ireland

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Surfing in County Sligo, Northwest Ireland - Tourism Ireland

The Northwest
Counties and Attractions
The Northwest region includes the counties of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.

Area attractions include:

Bundoran
- a surfer's paradise
Donegal
- the largest number of links courses in Ireland
Fanad
- beautiful scenery and beaches
Glenveagh National Park
Grianan Aileach Stone Fort
Inch Wildfowl Reserve
- Ireland’s premier wetland site
Sliabh Liag
- cliffs on the West Coast of Donegal
Rathmullan seaside village
Surfing in County Sligo

County Donegal
— Gaeltacht
Donegal is the most northerly of the Irish counties — it has the largest number of links courses in Ireland, drawing golfers from around the world.

Famous for its beautiful landscape (check out Bunglass Cliffs, pictured below — they're the highest cliffs in Europe (and twice the height of Ireland's famous Cliffs of Moher), Donegal is also renowned for its fresh seafood and traditional Irish culture (music, dance, concerts) — it's a FUN place to visit.

Bunglass Cliffs, Donegal, Northwest Ireland - Tourism Ireland

Donegal is also home to Ireland's largest Gaeltacht (Gaelic speaking area). There are other Gaeltacht areas in the west of Ireland in Galway, and in Dingle Bay (located in the southwest of County Kerry), however most signage is in both English and Irish.

Bundoran, located on the most south westerly tip of Donegal, is one Ireland's most popular surfing destinations — it's considered a surfer's paradise!