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About Derrybeg (Doirí Beaga)

Derrybeg is the unofficial capital of the Donegal Gaeltacht, where you'll hear more Irish than English in the shops and pubs. The town sits on the N56, 45km northwest of Letterkenny, making it a handy base for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. Donegal Airport is 15km southwest if you're flying in. The R257 offers a grand scenic route through the Derryveagh Mountains past Glenveagh National Park. There are 9 fast EV charging points around town, and it's a short spin to Bunbeg harbour or 20km to Dungloe along the coastal R259.

Where is Derrybeg (Doirí Beaga) on the map?

Derrybeg (Doirí Beaga) is in Ireland, at 55.080, -8.290 - about 27 km north-east of Burtonport (Ailt an Chorráin).

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The closest airport to Derrybeg (Doirí Beaga) is Donegal Airport, 18 km (about 20 min by car).

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