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Fort Dunree Fort Dunree is a military museum set within beautiful natural scenery located outside of Buncrana. Company No: 8235621
Charity no. 20202692
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Fort Dunree, Dun Fhraoigh in Irish means, “Fort of the Heather” and indicates that this site has been an important defensive site throughout history. Today, however, its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to one of Inishowen’s most beautiful and peaceful locations. Fort Dunree was first opened to the public in 1986 and has attracted tourists from all over the world ever since. Fort Dunree is a Discovery Point on the famous Wild Atlantic Way driving route. The stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to one of Inishowen’s most beautiful and peaceful locations. The newly refurbished Museum offers an interactive experience for visitors from schools, families, tourists, and heritage enthusiasts and is a must see for every visitor to the Inishowen peninsula. Fort Dunree is a charity and is registered with the Charity Regulator for Ireland.

Our final talk in the series celebrating 40 years of the museum was a great success!Thanks to Brian O'Reilly and John Mc...
15/10/2026

Our final talk in the series celebrating 40 years of the museum was a great success!

Thanks to Brian O'Reilly and John McCarron for delivering some captivating stories.

A huge thank you to all our speakers and to everyone who joined us over the four talks!

This event was supported by the Night-Time Economy Initiative funded by the Department for Culture, Communications and Tourism

Buncrana By Night
Go Visit Donegal
Eoghain Inis

Join us for the final evening in our talk series 'Stories of Fort Dunree and Beyond' Celebrating 40 years of Fort Dunree...
08/10/2026

Join us for the final evening in our talk series 'Stories of Fort Dunree and Beyond' Celebrating 40 years of Fort Dunree Military Museum!

Wednesday 14th October 6:30-8:30pm

Check out Eventbrite for more info

LAST FEW REMAINING TICKETS

FREE EVENT

Eoghain Inis
Buncrana By Night

Visit Derry

Thanks to Declan O'Carroll, Tracey McRory and Adrian Grant for another fantastic evening at Fort Dunree!Looking forward ...
01/10/2026

Thanks to Declan O'Carroll, Tracey McRory and Adrian Grant for another fantastic evening at Fort Dunree!

Looking forward to our last talk in the series Wednesday 14th October. More details on Eventbrite

Eoghain Inis
Buncrana By Night

We are delighted that our third talk in the series is BOOKED OUT for tomorrow night!We can't wait to welcome everyone fo...
29/09/2026

We are delighted that our third talk in the series is BOOKED OUT for tomorrow night!

We can't wait to welcome everyone for what promises to be another fantastic evening!

Thank you to everyone who has booked. We look forward to seeing you all there.

There are still some tickets left for our final talk in the series on 14th of October. Find more information on Eventbrite

Buncrana By Night
Eoghain Inis

Thanks to Donegal County Council and the Local Enhancement Programme 2026 for supporting our successful application!
11/09/2026

Thanks to Donegal County Council and the Local Enhancement Programme 2026 for supporting our successful application!

Last few tickets available for The Ships of the Swilly by John McCarron next Wednesday 16th September at 6:30pm!Book you...
08/09/2026

Last few tickets available for The Ships of the Swilly by John McCarron next Wednesday 16th September at 6:30pm!

Book your tickets on Eventbrite

Buncrana By Night
Eoghain Inis

07/09/2026
A fantastic start to 'Stories of Fort Dunree and Beyond' Thank you to everyone who joined us. Especially our host Adrian...
03/09/2026

A fantastic start to 'Stories of Fort Dunree and Beyond'

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Especially our host Adrian Grant and our speakers John McCarter and Daniel Quirke. Both talks were fascinating!

We are already looking forward to our next talk in the series 'The Ships of the Swilly' with John McCarron on Wednesday 16th September 6:30pm

Book your space now on Eventbrite. Limited spaces available!

This FREE event is supported by the Night-Time Economy initiative funded by the Department for Culture, Communications and Tourism

Buncrana By Night
Eoghain Inis
Go Visit Donegal

31/08/2026

Our first talk is officially BOOKED OUT!

We are delighted with the response to our talk series Stories of Fort Dunree and Beyond. Seats still available for the other talks in the series.

Don't miss out! Book your place now on Eventbrite

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Address

Fort Dunree
Buncrana
F93C424

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+353749361817

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