Flight of the Earls Heritage Centre
Donegal & The North West
Copyright: Philip McErlean/FlickrFlight of the Earls Heritage Centre
Housed in an old British defensive gun battery, this museum explains the Flight of the Earls, the departure of Hugh O’Neill (Earl of Tyrone) and Rory O’Donnell (Earl of Tyrconnell) from Ireland in 1607 after a prolonged conflict with English forces in the 16th century.
Do & See
There's a lot to see and do in Donegal, from places of stunning natural beauty to adventure parks for the whole family to sites housing years of history.