Here are (to get you going) some lovely scenic pics from our trip to Doe Castle on Donegal’s north coast. It’s an amazing place, steeped in all the history of the flight of the earls. As you can see, it wasn’t the best of days, but sometimes I like it better like that, with the mountains looking all moody in the background! 
Ian and I both independently used to go there as children on holiday, so we both love to visit now. For health and safety reasons (presumably) they have recently roped off the battlements, which as children we used to play on a lot (no doubt at great risk to life and limb!!). A shame.
When was this built?
Sorry, should have said, it’s 16th century. When I was a child, the main tower was a ruin, but they’ve recently put the roof back on and painted it, for some reason!
thanks. i really enjoyed your photos my
parents had a house just 10 minutes from doe castle i had some fantastic times there
at the time i was to stupid to know that
donegal was the most beutiful place in the
world.
youth is wasted on the young
Aw, thanks for the lovely comment, John! I agree with you entirely. We are very blessed to have spent childhood holidays in such a breathtaking place. I hope my kids (and yours if you have them) will feel the same.
I recently spent 9 days touring Donegal (our base was Crohy Head) and visited Doe Castle – one thing puzzles me, why did they paint the tower white? It looks completely at odds with the rest of the ruins ….. still a wonderful place and I got some great pictures.