Gweedore (Gaoth Dobhair)

Gweedore sits on Donegal's wild Atlantic coast, a proper Gaeltacht where you'll hear Irish spoken daily. The N56 coastal road brings you here from Letterkenny, about 45 kilometers of winding coastline that's grand for the drive itself. From Dublin, take the N4 to Sligo, then the N15 through Donegal town before joining the coastal route. You're close to Glenveagh National Park here, and Errigal Mountain rises like a perfect pyramid just inland - locals swear it's the finest peak in all Ireland. Donegal Airport is only 15 kilometers away if you're flying in, and there are enough EV chargers about, though you'd want to plan your stops in this part of the country.