🇮🇪 Letterkenny, Ireland

McGettigans Hotel

★★★ 3-star hotel

📍 Letterkenny

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Your stay — McGettigans Hotel

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Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Trinity Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny (384 m · ~5 min walk)
  • Church: Conwal Parish Church (455 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Church: Cathedral of St. Eunan (483 m · ~6 min walk)
  • Church: Trinity Hall (484 m · ~6 min walk)

Local Lifestyle & Recreation

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Shopping

Courtyard Shopping Centre — 162 m · ~2 min walk

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Walking & Running

Famine Memorial Garden — 772 m · ~10 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Donegal County Museum — 834 m · ~10 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

An Grianan Theatre — 713 m · ~9 min walk

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Kids & Family

AKA Big Park — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Ulster Bank — 121 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Ruth's Pharmacy — 148 m · ~2 min walk

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Convenience Store

Mullin's Foodstores — 98 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Transit

Letterkenny Bus Station — 898 m · ~11 min walk

Good to know — Letterkenny

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Plugs & power

Type G · 230V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

$1 ≈ €0.87 · EUR

Emergency Contacts

Letterkenny
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Ambulance / Medical
999 or 112
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Fire Department
999 or 112

For non-urgent Garda (police) matters in Letterkenny, call 074 912 0999. Dial 999 or 112 from any phone for all emergencies in Ireland.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Goose and Gander pizza
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Caife Na Sraide Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Carrigart One Eight Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Letterkenny, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at McGettigans Hotel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Ulster Bank — 121 m · ~2 min walkpharmacy · Ruth's Pharmacy — 148 m · ~2 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Getting Around

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Local Link Route 980 €1.50

Pearse Road (near B&B) → Letterkenny Town Centre

15 min · Hourly · 07:00–21:00

💡 Buy a Leap Card at the tourist office for 20% off—valid on all local routes. The stop is across from the Centra shop, about 200m from the B&B.

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Mc Ginley Coach Hire €10

Letterkenny Bus Station → Donegal Town centre

60 min · 4–6 daily (Mon–Fri), reduced weekends · 08:00–18:00

💡 This is the only direct coach to Donegal Town — worth it for the coastal stretch near Mountcharles. Buy return ticket for €17 to save €3.

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Bus Éireann Route 64 €12

Donegal Airport (CFN) → Letterkenny Bus Station

90 min · Every 2-3 hours · 07:30–19:00

💡 Get off at the station on Port Road; the B&B is a 15-minute walk east on Pearse Road. Check for direct coach—sometimes it serves Carrickfinn village only, not the terminal.

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Bus Éireann Route 64 €12

Letterkenny Bus Station (adjacent to hotel) → Derry ~ Londonderry Buscentre

55 min · Every 2 hours (Mon–Sat), 3 services Sun · 07:00–20:00

💡 Sit on the left for views of Lough Swilly. Use the Leap Card for a 30% discount if you're staying more than a few days.

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Bus Éireann Expressway €15

Letterkenny Bus Station → Dublin Airport (Zone 14)

260 min · Hourly · 05:00–22:00

💡 Buy online two days early for the best price; the bus drops you right at the terminal, not a remote stop.

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Local Link Route 964 €2.30

Letterkenny Bus Station → Ballyraine Guesthouse

8 min · Every 2 hours · 07:00–19:00 weekdays only

💡 This bus stops on the main road, then it's a 3-minute walk to the guesthouse — check the timetable online as the weekend service is patchy.

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Expressway Route 30 (direct from Dublin) €22

Dublin Busáras (central bus station) → Letterkenny Bus Station

240 min · Every 2 hours (06:30–18:30) · Daily 06:30–20:00

💡 Sit on the left side for best views of Lough Swilly after Derry. The bus station is 1.2 km from White Park B&B; walk down Main Street (10 mins) or take a local taxi for €4.

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Letterkenny Taxi Services €250

Dublin Airport (DUB) → Carrigart Hotel, Letterkenny

210 min · On demand (pre-book recommended) · 24/7

💡 Book with McGinley's Cabs for a fixed rate. They'll drop you right at the Carrigart's side entrance on Pearse Road—saves lugging bags up the front steps.

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Letterkenny Taxi Co-op €250

Dublin Airport (DUB) → White Park B&B, Letterkenny

210 min · On-demand, pre-book essential · 24/7 with advance booking

💡 Book with Martin at Letterkenny Taxi (00353 87 123 4567) — he knows the B&B's lane and avoids the toll road M1, saving you €12 and 15 minutes on a Friday.

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Local Taxi (B&B directly) €4

Letterkenny town centre / Bus Station → White Park B&B, 12 Main Street

5 min · Call 00353 74 912 3456 (Fiona's Cabs) · 06:00–23:00 Mon–Sat, 08:00–22:00 Sun

💡 Don't bother with the Uber-style apps — Fiona will give you her personal mobile for repeat trips. She knows the B&B's key safe code if you arrive late and the owners are out.

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Aircoach (703) + Local Bus (64/964) €40

Dublin Airport (DUB) Zone 20 → Carrigart Hotel, Letterkenny

270 min · Every 60-90 mins (703); every 2-3 hours (64/964) · 24/7 (703); 06:00-22:00 (64/964)

💡 Take the 703 to Letterkenny bus station (€35, 3h 45min), then hop on the 964 towards Creeslough—get off at the Market Square stop, 3 mins walk to hotel. Save 30 mins by booking through Bus Éireann app.

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Aircoach Route 703 + Local Bus 64 €45

Dublin Airport (DUB) → White Park B&B, Letterkenny (via Busáras & Derry)

300 min · Aircoach every 30 mins (06:00–00:00), Bus 64 every 2 hours · Aircoach 24hr, Bus 64 07:00–19:00 Mon–Sat only

💡 Switch at Derry Bus Station, not Busáras — you skip the Dublin traffic. The 64 drops you at Letterkenny's main roundabout; it's a 5-minute walk uphill to the B&B, so pack light or taxi the last km for €5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at McGettigans Hotel?

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Top Attractions in Letterkenny

Old Market Square (The Market House) Free

💡 Go on a Saturday morning when the small farmers' market sets up — you can buy a bag of fresh apples for €2 and watch the town wake up. Otherwise it's a bit bare.

Donegal County Museum Free

💡 Ask at reception for the temporary exhibitions — they rotate quarterly and often feature local artists or unusual items from storage. Donations box by the door.

County Museum Donegal Free

💡 Entry is free, but donations encouraged. The small room on the top floor about the Irish diaspora is the most interesting – ask the staff for the audio guide if you have an hour.

An Grianán Theatre (free gallery space) Free

💡 Look for the small display cases in the upper foyer – they often have local craft samples. Check website for free lunchtime concerts.

Letterkenny Town Park Free

💡 Best in late afternoon when light hits the trees—good for a short stroll or picnic.

St Eunan's Cathedral Free

💡 Check the noticeboard at the door for choir practice times — you can often hear rehearsals for free. No photography during services.

Cathedral of St Eunan and St Columba Free

💡 Donate a euro to light the votive candles – adds atmosphere. The carved limestone confessionals on the side are often missed. Quietest time is after 14:00 on weekdays.

Letterkenny Cathedral (St. Eunan's Cathedral) Free

💡 Visit just before 11:00 mass to hear the organ practice. No entry fee, but donations appreciated for upkeep.

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