The characteristic flora of the county presents an Alpine and Scottish aspect, and includes among many other uncommon plants-: Thalictrum alpinum Oxyria digyna Trollius curopieus Euphorbia hibcrna Crambo maritima Salix phylicifolia Uraba incana Eriocaulon septangulare Silene acaulis Potamogeton filiformis Dryas octopetala Trichomanes radicans Saxifraga oppositifolia Adiantum Capillus-Veneris S. aizoides Aspidium Lonchitis S. umbrosa Equisetum trachyodon Carum verticillatum Lycopodium alpinum. Bartsia viscosa While the alpine species descend lower in Donegal than anywhere else in Ireland-pointing apparently to the northern nature of the climate-we are met at the same time by the extremely interesting fact that some of the southern species for which the west of ... Read More

Land Area: 1,876 sq. miles County Capital: Lifford Main Towns: Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Buncrana, Bundoran, Carndonagh, Dungloe, Letterkenny, Lifford, Movile Main Industries: Agriculture, automotive components manufacturing, cattle auctions, china manufacturing, cloth and clothing manufacturing, dairy production and fish processing and exports, fish sales, fish sales, general merchants, healthcare product manufacturing, ladies wear, leisurewear production, medical instrument manufacturing, polyester yarns production, sugar, sugar and chocolate confectionary production, tweed and hand-woven garment manufacturing. Read More

Donegal is the second largest county in Ireland. From Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs in Europe, to the miles of golden sandy beaches, the region provides activities ranging from water sports to unforgettable country strolls. You can enjoy an abundance of fascinating sights in a circle of a hundred miles, and sample the wonderful beauty of the Donegal (Holiday Homes, Donegal, Ireland) landscape which is breathtaking. There is plenty of nightlife in local pubs, especially during the summer months. Donegal (Hotels, ... Read More