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Fort Dunree Military Museum

Name: Fort Dunree Military Museum
Address: Buncrana
Rating: 4.5

237 Reviews

#2 of 30 things to do in Buncrana

Military Museums, Museums

Buncrana, Ireland

+353 74 936 1817

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“Great location”

In a stunning setting overlooking Lough Swilly, Fort Dunree itself is very much an open air museum... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

bobjanh

Brisbane, Australia

via mobile

“The hand of history”

Fort Dunree is a great Wild Atlantic Way gem, with views across the Lake of Shadows, Port Ban and... read more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Bren W

via mobile

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Fort Dunree is situated 7 miles outside Buncrana on the Inishowen Peninsula, housing a Military Museum, Wildlife Discovery Room, Coffee Shop, stunning walks and majestic views of Lough Swilly it is a must for every visitor to Donegal

4.5

237 reviews

Excellent52%
Very good39%
Average8%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

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“coffee shop” (15 reviews)

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Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

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Buncrana, Ireland

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+353 74 936 1817

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bobjanh

Brisbane, Australia

621183

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great location

In a stunning setting overlooking Lough Swilly, Fort Dunree itself is very much an open air museum that incorporates the fort, a military museum, ecological centre and coffee shop. Worth at least a short visit to enjoy the views ( and perhaps a coffee or...More

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Bren W

3510

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

The hand of history

Fort Dunree is a great Wild Atlantic Way gem, with views across the Lake of Shadows, Port Ban and the Urris Hills. This is a great place for all the family, with lots to see and great walks to do around Dunree via the walking...More

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Wandering_Aengus

Belfast, United Kingdom

23691

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Fascinating Piece of History

Built to protect the approaches to lough Swilly, which became one of the Irish Treaty Ports, Dunree was finally handed over to the Free State in the late 1930s. The fort was then occupied by the Irish army, mainly as a training camp, well into...More

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QGJohn

Davie, Florida

22246

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Well Preserved Fort on Cliff Edge

Visited here on our 4th Day in Ireland. This was a very interesting fort, built along the edge of the cliff on Lough Swilly. Still in very good condition. Interesting museum and fantastic views. Highly recommend.

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Roganroy

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

412187

Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Great little museum in stunning location.

The headland on which the fort and it’s museum sits offers some superb views and walking trails - some of them quite steep. There is a good car park and a small cafe. The museum suits anyone with a vague interest in local or military...More

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Pat P

Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

2713

Reviewed 7 May 2018 via mobile

Pat Pratlett

A very interesting place on a beautiful sunny day with a museum , wild life information and a nice cafe. Some of my ancestors were stationed here in World War 2.

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Fiona C

Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

5123

Reviewed 20 March 2018

Great value day out

Visited Fort Dunree today for a day out with hubby. We were lucky that the weather was great, but there is more than enough to see indoors should the weather take a turn for the worse. Staff very friendly. Audio visual presentation good way to...More

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Deathstalker1873

Larne, United Kingdom

8736

Reviewed 5 March 2018 via mobile

Cool

Excellent spot with views all round hence building a fort on this spot lol. Well worth the trip but remember to check out the fort at the top of the hill as well.

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anna a

101

Reviewed 21 February 2018 via mobile

Stunning views.

Looking for something to do and came across this place, read some reviews and found them mixed so didn't know what to expect. Went straight into the museum to be greeted by a friendly lady and gentleman, we paid for a family ticket €15, the...More

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C7425LRdavidf

Limavady, United Kingdom

5122

Reviewed 9 December 2017 via mobile

Remote military history - both UK and RoI.

Visited here on Sunday 5th. November 2017 along with members of family who were visiting home for the weekend. Good weather enhanced the journey and made the exploration of the area around the fort enjoyable. All facilities were open

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