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Buncrana Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

settlement in County Donegal, Ireland

About Buncrana

It was a textile town, but the "Fruit of the Loom" factory closed in 2006, so Buncrana now gets by as a commuter base for both Derry (23 km) and Letterkenny (43 km). Its population in 2016 was 6785, making it the second-largest town in the county.

Top Attractions in Buncrana

Explore the best things to see and do in Buncrana:

  • Fort Dunree

Where to Eat in Buncrana

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴The Drift Inn

Where to Stay in Buncrana

  • 🏨Harbour Inn
  • 🏨Inishowen Gateway Hotel
  • 🏨Lake of Shadows Hotel
  • 🏨The Red Door
  • 🏨Tullyarvan Mill Hostel
  • 🏨Westbrook House B&B

Buncrana Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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