[4] From the 15th until the early 17th century, Donegal was the "capital" of Tyrconnell, a Gaelic kingdom controlled by the O'Donnell dynasty of the Northern Uí Néill.

[6] There is archaeological evidence for settlements around the town dating to prehistoric times, including the remains of ringforts and other defensive earthworks.

Donegal Town itself is famous for being the former centre of government of the O'Donnell dynasty, the great Gaelic royal family who ruled Tyrconnell in west Ulster for centuries and who played a pivotal role in Irish history.

The story of Hugh Roe O'Donnell, Lord of Tyrconnell, was the inspiration behind many books and films, not least, Disney's The Fighting Prince of Donegal.

After the Flight of the Earls from near Rathmullan in September 1607, the castle and its lands were seized by the English Crown and given to an Englishman, Captain Basil Brooke, as part of the Plantation of Ulster.

Guy Ferguson in Derry and built in a neo-Gothic style by James McClean builders from Strabane.

Donegal Carpets have been made in Killybegs for over one hundred years and have been found in Áras an Uachtaráin, the University of Notre Dame and the White House.

[citation needed] On 1 December 2016, National Geographic Traveller named Donegal as the number 1 coolest destination of 2017.

According to Pat Riddell, editor of the UK magazine, "It's a warm-hearted place, but wilderness always feels just a stone's throw away.

[16] This route also allows for rail connections from Waterside Railway Station in Derry to Belfast Grand Central, via Coleraine.

The number 30 Donegal Town/Dublin route which makes stops at other key towns such as Enniskillen (which provides connections to Belfast via Ulsterbus).

[24] Bus Feda has also operates 2 services to Limerick via Letterkenny and Donegal, with stops in Sligo, Knock and Tuam.

[27] The site of the old station is now used by CIÉ as a bus depot while the actual building is the home of the Donegal Railway Centre.

[41] Historical Modern Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round.