Carrickabraghy Castle

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About this place

Carrickabraghy Castle (Irish: Caisleán Charraig Bhrachaí stands in the townland of Carrickabraghy meaning "Friars Rock" in Irish) on a rocky outcrop at the north-western extremity of the Isle of Doagh, at the head of Pollan Bay, in the north of Inishowen, a peninsula on the north coast of County Donegal, Ireland. The townland and its castle are located in the Parish of Clonmany in the Barony of Inishowen East. Known as 'The Castles', the site is of local historical importance.

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Getting There & Parking

Carrickabraghy Castle is located in County Donegal, roughly 156 km (2h 20m drive) from Belfast and 295 km (4h 20m) from Dublin. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Dough Famine Village (2.5 km away).

Belfast156 km

~2h 20m drive

Dublin295 km

~4h 20m drive