Away Fans' Guide to Letterkenny

Welcome to Leckview Park! Whether you're travelling with a squad, a car full of parents, or making a full day of it, here's everything you need to plan your trip to Letterkenny — from getting here, to eating well, staying overnight, and finding out more before you travel.

Getting Here & Getting Around

Letterkenny has no rail service, so most away fans arrive by road or Bus Éireann coach [cite:19]. The Expressway Route 32 runs from Dublin's Busáras (via Dublin Airport and Monaghan) to Letterkenny bus station, with nine services daily in each direction and a journey time of roughly 3 hours 51 minutes [cite:25][cite:22]. Fans travelling from Galway or Sligo can use Route 64, which also terminates at Letterkenny bus station [cite:19].

Once in town, on-street parking bays operate 9am–6pm Monday to Saturday (30 minutes free, then paid via the Donegal eParking app), while several public car parks and shopping centre car parks offer more capacity close to the town centre [cite:20][cite:23]. Leckview Park itself sits on Leckview Lane by the River Swilly, just outside the main town centre [cite:18].

Nearest Places to Leckview Park

For fans short on time, these spots are all within a few minutes of the ground and make for an easy pre- or post-match stop.

Place What it offers Notes
Letterkenny Retail Park Shopping stop with Dunnes Stores, M&S, TK Maxx, Boots, Next, McDonald's and more, plus free parking On Paddy Harte/Link Road, a short drive from Leckview Park [cite:29][cite:33][cite:39]
Kernans Bistro & Coffee House Casual bistro/coffee house, Irish breakfast and lunch menu, free off-street parking Located in Letterkenny Retail Park (Unit 3B, Paddy Harte Road), a popular Saturday morning spot [cite:32][cite:41]
Century Complex Cinema, Backstage Bar & Grill, indoor soft play and crazy golf — good if fans are bringing kids and have time to kill before kick-off Family entertainment venue near the retail park area [cite:27][cite:30][cite:34]
Station House Hotel 3-star hotel with Depot Café Bar (live music) Close to the town/retail park area, a handy overnight base [cite:1]
Radisson Blu Hotel 4-star hotel, central location, breakfast buffet A short drive from the ground, a good central base for travelling parties [cite:1]

Staying or eating close to Leckview Park? The Letterkenny Retail Park is just a few minutes away and includes free parking, making it an easy stop before or after the match [cite:29][cite:33]. Grab a coffee or a bite at Kernans Bistro, right in the retail park, or bring the family to Century Complex for a game of crazy golf, the cinema, or soft play if you have time before kick-off [cite:41][cite:27][cite:34]. For an overnight stay, both the Station House Hotel and Radisson Blu Hotel offer a comfortable, convenient base for travelling squads and supporters [cite:1].

Where to Eat in Town

Letterkenny has a strong food scene for a pre- or post-match bite, ranging from casual to a Michelin-recommended sit-down meal.

Venue Type Good to know
Lemon Tree Restaurant Contemporary Irish Michelin-recommended, family-run since 1999, on the Wild Atlantic Way [cite:15][cite:8]
Yellow Pepper Restaurant Long-established Lower Main St. favourite since 1994 [cite:8]
The Brewery Bar & Restaurant Gastropub Market Square/Main Street, live music and sports on screen — good for a match-day pint [cite:11]
Orchard Gastropub Gastropub & garden Relaxed atmosphere, open daily including late Fri/Sat [cite:4]
Burrito Loco Casual/Mexican Port Road, quick and popular for a casual feed [cite:8]
Honeypot Coffee House Café High Road, award-winning, great for breakfast/lunch [cite:8]
Oasis Bar Bar & food Inside Letterkenny Shopping Centre, food plus a night out option [cite:8]
Kernans Bistro & Coffee House Bistro/café In the Retail Park, closest option to the ground [cite:32][cite:41]

Where to Stay

Options range from 5-star country houses to budget guesthouses and hostels, so there's something to suit any travelling party size or budget.

  • Radisson Blu Hotel and Clanree Hotel — 4-star, central, with leisure facilities and on-site bars, Radisson Blu closest to the retail park/ground area [cite:1][cite:5]

  • Mount Errigal Hotel and Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa — 4-star, pools/spa, roughly a mile from town [cite:1]

  • McGettigans Hotel and Station House Hotel — 3-star, right in the main shopping and restaurant district, Station House also close to Leckview Park [cite:5][cite:1]

  • Dillons Hotel — 4-star, family-friendly with fitness centre [cite:1]

  • Rockhill House — 5-star country house with restaurant and walled gardens, for a special trip [cite:1]

  • Budget options include Artisthostel Letterkenny and several guesthouses/apartments from around €75–€100 a night [cite:1][cite:12]

Prices vary seasonally — expect the cheapest rates around November and the highest around June, and weekday stays are typically cheaper than weekends [cite:12].

Things to Do Before Kick-Off

Encourage away fans to make a day of it rather than just a flying visit for the match.

  • St. Eunan's Cathedral — Letterkenny's landmark building, built 1890–1900 [cite:21]

  • Donegal County Museum — a solid rainy-day option with local history exhibits [cite:21]

  • Glebe House and Gallery — art and heritage just outside town [cite:21]

  • Century Complex — cinema, crazy golf, soft play and the Backstage Bar & Grill, great for families [cite:27][cite:34]

  • A walk through the 17th-century market town, taking in shops and architecture [cite:24]

  • For those with more time, the Wild Atlantic Way and nearby beaches or Glenveagh National Park make good pre-match day trips [cite:21]

Matchday & Club Information

  • Ground: Leckview Park, Leckview Lane, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 CR20 [cite:7][cite:18]

  • Club news, fixtures and contact details are published on the official club website and social media channels [cite:3][cite:7]

  • For fixture changes, ticket info, or specific matchday queries, fans should check the club website's contact page or reach out via the club's Facebook page in advance of travelling [cite:7]