Chieftain Tours Ireland

14/04/2026

Máire Brennan (Moya) 1952 - 2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the First Lady of Celtic Music whom we fondly remember - especially through our visits to Leo’s Tavern. An icon whose legacy will live on in the hearts of many. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and all who were touched by her music 💚

20/02/2026

‼️Our brand new website is NOW LIVE!! 💫🌍👀🌟

New tours have been added with more on the way!!👌SAVE BY BOOKING ONLINE 👉 chieftaintours.com

Many thanks to Fáilte Ireland, .eu Bus Feda 👏👏👏

15/02/2026

Have you ever seen the northern lights?
We don't see them very often in Ireland but when we do it is magical.

Photo Credit: damienjkennedyphotography.com

14/02/2026

Isn’t she lovely, isn't she beautiful.....
Errigal Mountain, Donegal, North West Ireland

08/02/2026

Good morning from Connemara☘🐎☘
The Connemara Pony.
The Connemara region in County Galway in western Ireland, where the breed first became recognised as a distinct type, is a very harsh landscape, thus giving rise to a pony breed of hardy, strong individuals.

06/02/2026

Imagine waking up in this fairytale castle!! 🏰🌞☘

Doonagore Castle is a private residence, a circular tower dating from the 16th century. It stands roughly 1 km south of the coastal village of Doolin in County Clare, Ireland. The castle’s name is thought to come from the Irish Dún na Gabhair, which can be translated as either “fort of the rounded hills” or “fort of the goats.”

31/01/2026

The wilds of Donegal.
Errigal Mountain rises sharply from the fabric of the Donegal Gaeltacht. Standing at 751 metres above the Wild Atlantic Ocean, it is the highest mountain in County Donegal and a powerful landmark for the Irish language communities below. Its clean, conical shape dominates the landscape, visible from large parts of Ulster. Climbers follow a steep but rewarding path, offering magnificent and sweeping views of islands, lakes, bog land, and of course the mighty Atlantic. Sunrise and sunset are simply stunning. Errigal feels ancient and alive, shaped by ice, weather, and story, anchoring culture, memory, the native tounge and the wild beauty of Irelans's north west.
Wher will your journey take you next???

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22/01/2026

We're heading to Dublin this weekend for the Holiday World Show 😎 23rd - 25th January networking at the Go Visit Donegal stand - if your attending, be sure to pop in and say hello! 👋☘️


Holiday World Show
Go Visit Donegal
Fáilte Ireland
Tourism Ireland
Discover Ireland CA
Discover Ireland
Discover Northern Ireland

We're on the road again this weekend at the Holiday World Show taking place at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin from Friday to Sunday. We are looking forward to meeting with lots of potential visitors to the county and those who will be returning! If you're coming by our stand don't forget to enter our competition - we've got 9 great Donegal prizes up for grabs thanks to our tourism partners from across the county.

See you there -

Friday 23rd 12:30pm - 5pm
Saturday 24th 10am - 5pm
Sunday 25th 10am - 5pm

Oideas Gael
Sliabh Liag Experience
Harvey's Point
Glen Folk Village
Station House Hotel Letterkenny
Chieftain Tours Ireland
Jackson's Hotel
Villa Rose Hotel & Spa
An Chúirt Hotel
Go Visit Inishowen, Donegal
Donegal Airport
Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival
Árainn Mhór - Ailt An Chorráin BlueWay

Competition prizes courtesy:
Waterfront Hotel Dungloe
Oideas Gael
The Harbour Inn
Fanad Lighthouse
Station House Hotel Letterkenny
Arnolds Hotel Dunfanaghy
Shandon Hotel

16/01/2026

‼️We are SUPER EXCITED ⭐️New 2026 website and more COMING SOON!! 👀 WATCH THIS SPACE!!

19/04/2025

Beannachaí na Cásca oraibh ☘️

The Ray Cross, standing at Ray Church in County Donegal, is one of the tallest and most striking early medieval high crosses in Ireland. Thought to date back to the 7th or 8th century, it reflects the rich spiritual and artistic traditions of early Irish Christianity which was inspired by the monastic legacy of St. Colmcille and his mission that stretched from Donegal to Iona, Scotland.

Carved from a single slab of sandstone, the cross features intricate patterns symbolic of eternity and faith. Despite the ravages of time, its enduring presence continues to inspire awe. According to local tradition, the cross was broken and buried during the 17th century to protect it from destruction during the campaigns of Oliver Cromwell, whose forces targeted religious icons and Catholic heritage across Ireland.

Rediscovered and re-erected in the 18th century, the Ray Cross now stands as a powerful symbol of resilience—an echo of a sacred past that survived conflict, conquest, and centuries of silence.

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