Letterkenny is Donegal's principal town and an ideal location to base yourself for a holiday in Donegal and Ireland's beautiful North West Region. Letterkenny got its name from the Gaelic Irish 'Leitir Ceannain' meaning 'Hillside of the O'Cannons'. Originally a tiny fishing village, which developed on the banks of Lough Swilly.
Letterkenny had grown into a prosperous market town by the 17th century and is now the largest and most densely populated town in Donegal. Letterkenny is a vibrant town, particularly at night there are a number of very popular pubs and clubs.
St. Eunan’s Cathedral dominates the town; there is a signposted walking tour of the town featuring places of historical and other interests.
Ideal location for family breaks with a museum, theatre, leisure centre, cinema complex, bowling centre, go karting, pitch and putt, Jungle King indoor activity centre, Old Foundry paintball games and a variety of good shops, cafes and restaurants as well as an excellent choice of accommodation.
Letterkenny Golf Club is a newly redesigned 18 hole parkland course situated on the banks of Lough Swilly