Donegal Town in County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland — North West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Donegal Castle
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2012
1. Donegal Castle Marker
Built in 1474 by Hugh O'Donnell. Destroyed in 1595 by Red Hugh O'Donnell to prevent seizure by the British. Rebuilt circa 1614 by Sir Basil Brook.
[Top view drawing showing evolution of the castle in] 15th century, 17th century, Modern
Erected 1985 by OPW National Parks & Monuments Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1474.
Location. 54° 39.294′ N, 8° 6.635′ W. Marker is in Donegal Town, Ulster, in County Donegal. It can be reached from Bridge Street. Marker is on the grounds of Donegal Castle, with entrance off Tirchonaill Street near Bridge Street (R925). Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Donegal Castle / Caisleαn Dhϊn na nGall (a few steps from this marker); "The Frenchman's Anchor" (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Donegal Friary / Mainistir Dhϊn na nGall (approx. half a kilometer away); The Franciscan Friary of Donegal (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Welcome to Belleek (approx. 19.6 kilometers away
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Donegal Castle. Heritage Ireland entry (Submitted on February 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Donegal Castle. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2012
2. Donegal Castle and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 19, 2012
3. Donegal Castle
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 2, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
