Letterkenny, Ireland
Letterkenny (map) is a city in the Province of Ulster, on the northwestern part of the Republic of Ireland. It is located on the banks of the River Swilly. The Sperrin Mountains are to the east of the city while the Derryveagh Mountains to the west.
Guide to Letterkenny Hotels
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More on Letterkenny
Letterkenny is the main town in County Donegal, and is the main business centre of northwestern Ireland following the partition of Ireland in 1921. It is bordered to the east and south by the counties of Northern Ireland, County Londonderry, County Tyrone and County Fermanagh.
Letterkenny was established in the early 17th century as a market town. For much of its existence, it was a main town surrounding by farming areas. It was given town status following the partition of Ireland in 1922. It remains a small town that was given a big role when the main town of the area, Londonderry, became part of Northern Ireland.
Visiting Letterkenny
Letterkenny is not connected by train, but you can get there by bus. The national bus company, Bus Éireann has services from Dublin,
Places of Interest in Letterkenny
- County Museum of County Donegal
Museum providing a glimpse into the history of County Donegal from Stone Age to present time.
- St Eunan's Cathedral
Neo-Gothic cathedral that dominates the cityscape of Letterkenny
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