Fort Dunree

Lovely spot, lots to see and read about. Venture off the normal path around the olds buildings to find some old relics. It's a pity the old generator engines are locked away. Still in great condition but the building has seen better day. Hopefully it will be restored and opened to the public some day

Small but plenty informative museum. Lots of walking paths to explore with beautiful views all around.

Fort Dunree was an active military installation until the end of World War 2. The fort is situated at the west side of Inishowen peninsula. It was under the British Royal Navy control until 1938 when it was handed over to the Irish navy. Irish navy used it as a training facility until the 1990s. Now this fort is a tourist attraction with a wonderful military museum. The entry of the actual fort is ticketed and it can be purchased at the gates. There is free toilet facilities in the museum. There is also a wonderful cafe near the fort just a stone throw away. There are multiple artillery guns, naval guns and armoured vehicles displayed in front of the fort where visitors can see them for free. This place is a must visit for anyone visiting Donegal. We visited on a bank holiday and the place was not too crowded. Kids enjoyed the museum and the miniature ships displayed inside the museum. Later they had some delicious waffles and pancakes at the nearby cafe.

Excellent spot , bit of history , a museum , and a great cafe , well worth a visit

Very large space offering many sites to visit so you can make it as quick or as long of a trip as you like. Entry fee was small and overall offered a lot of interesting views in addition to stunning sights of nearby cliffs. Parking is made difficult with the popularity of the coffee shop in the area but still recommend it as even their pastries are great post visit!

A fort turned museum with rich heritage and great maintenance. Perfect spot for a informative visit

Absolutely stunning place to visit. The history, the views. Its a beautiful place with a lot to learn. There is a section you can pay into which we didn't do. There's a free museum and you can walk around the barracks. There's a lighthouse you can walk to if the road is open. The views were spectacular. Definitely worth a visit and there's a lovely coffee shop.

We spent a glorious afternoon at Dunree Fort. Had a beautiful swim at the pier followed by an amazing lunch at The Grind Cafe.