Doagh Famine Village
An outdoor museum in Ballyliffin
The Doagh Famine Village outdoor museum is located on the north Inishowen Peninsula, near Ballyliffin, and about an hour from Letterkenny in County Donegal. It tells the story of an Irish family from the 18th century to the present day.
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Rainy day pick
A great choice when the weather is against you
What parents should know
The Doagh Famine Village outdoor museum is located on the north Inishowen Peninsula, near Ballyliffin, and about an hour from Letterkenny in County Donegal.
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Information source
Summary and location information adapted from Fáilte Ireland’s Tourism Activities and Attractions dataset, accessed 7 September 2026. Source: https://data.gov.ie/dataset/tourism-activities-and-attractions. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Check the venue’s own website for current visitor arrangements.
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Today
Moderate drizzle
16°C
A wet day — perfect for indoor exploration
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Ballyliffin
Worth combining
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