Kit’s Castle
The Lost Fortress of Killybegs Set just above the harbour within the St. Catherine’s Heritage Zone, Kit’s Castle dates back to 1355, when it was built as the residence of Bishop Pádraig Mac Maonghaill, who served the diocese of Killybegs until his death in 1367. Once a proud three-storey stone structure with its entrance facing […]
Killybegs Town
Welcome to Killybegs – Ireland’s Premier Fishing Port Killybegs, located on the south coast of County Donegal, is Ireland’s largest and most important fishing port. Nestled at the head of a sheltered, deepwater harbour and set against a stunning backdrop of mountains and sea, Killybegs offers a unique blend of maritime tradition, natural beauty, and […]
Killybegs Tourism College
The Killybegs Campus of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a centre of excellence for education in culinary arts, hospitality, and tourism. With a long and diverse history, the building reflects the evolving story of Killybegs itself. Originally constructed in 1896 as a Marine Industrial School, it played a key role in the town’s development—serving as […]
Coastguard Station
Killybegs Coastguard Station was built in 1875 to a design by Board of Works architect, E Trevor Owen, and served as district headquarters for the extensive area west of Donegal Town and south of the Gweebarra. The building features a square, slate-roofed tower on its southern end and has separate storage sheds to the back. […]
Killybegs & The Spanish Armada
The Story of La Girona In 1588, Killybegs played a dramatic role in one of the most famous maritime events in European history—the ill-fated journey of the Spanish Armada. The Spanish vessel La Girona dropped anchor in the harbour after the Armada was scattered along the Irish coast during Spain’s war with England. The crew […]
