A Fans' Guide to Letterkenny
Welcome to Leckview Park!
Whether you're travelling with your team, arriving with a car full of supporters, or making a full day of your visit, we want you to enjoy your time in Letterkenny.
This guide has everything you need to plan your trip — from getting here and parking, to places to eat, where to stay and things to do before or after the match.
Getting Here & Getting Around
Most visitors travelling to Letterkenny arrive by road or by Bus Éireann coach.
Bus Éireann Expressway Route 32 operates between Dublin Busáras and Letterkenny, via Dublin Airport and Monaghan. There are nine services daily in each direction, with a journey time of approximately 3 hours 50 minutes.
Fans travelling from Galway or Sligo can use Expressway Route 64, which also terminates at Letterkenny Bus Station.
There is currently no train service to Letterkenny, so road travel is the main option for visitors coming from outside Donegal.
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.
Leckview Park itself sits on Leckview Lane . F92 CR20 beside the retail park area and approximately a five-minute walk from the town centre.
Nearest Places to Leckview Park
If you're arriving early or have some time before kick-off, there are plenty of options close to the ground.
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| Century Complex | A great option for families, with a cinema, Backstage Bar & Grill, indoor soft play and crazy golf. Located immediately beside the Leckview Park and retail park area, it's ideal if you're travelling with children or looking for something to do before the match. |
| Letterkenny Retail Park | A convenient shopping and food stop with Dunnes Stores, M&S, TK Maxx, Boots, Evolve, Next, McDonald’s and more. There is also free parking, making it an easy option before or after the match. |
| Kernans Bistro & Coffee House | Located within Letterkenny Retail Park, Kernans offers a casual setting for breakfast, coffee, lunch and a bite to eat. With free off-street parking, it is a popular choice for visitors looking for somewhere convenient close to the ground. |
| Station House Hotel | A comfortable 3-star hotel with the Depot Café Bar, including live music on selected nights. Conveniently located close to the retail park and town centre, it is a handy base for travelling supporters and teams with Leckview Park within walking distance. |
| Radisson Blu Hotel | A 4-star hotel in a central location, offering comfortable accommodation and breakfast facilities. Its location makes it a convenient base for travelling supporters, with Leckview Park within walking distance. |
| The Brewery Bar & Restaurant | Located on Main Street/Market Square, The Brewery is a popular option for food, drinks, live music and watching sport on screen. It is an ideal choice if you're looking for somewhere to enjoy a pre-match drink or post-match meal and only a ten minute walk from Leckview Park |
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.
- Station House Hotel — 3-star accommodation close to the retail park and Leckview Park.
- Dillons Hotel — centrally located 4-star hotel with fitness facilities.
- McGettigans Hotel — 3-star hotel in the town centre, close to shops, restaurants and nightlife.
- Radisson Blu Hotel — 4-star central hotel with leisure facilities and on-site dining.
- Mount Errigal Hotel — 4-star hotel with leisure facilities and swimming pool.
- Clanree Hotel — 4-star hotel with leisure facilities, bars and restaurant.
- Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa — 4-star accommodation offering spa and leisure facilities.
- Castlegrove House– Luxury Country House accommodation with excellent restaurant.
- Rockhill House — a luxury 5-star country house offering an excellent option for visitors making a special trip of their stay.
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Budget accommodation — Letterkenny also has hostels, guesthouses and apartments, with budget options sometimes available from approximately €75–€100 per night.
Visitors are advised to check current prices and availability directly with accommodation providers, particularly around match weekends.
Things to Do Before Kick-Off
If you have time to explore Letterkenny, there is plenty to see and do.
For Families
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Century Complex — cinema, crazy golf, soft play and the Backstage Bar & Grill, great for families
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Arena 7 - Bowling, Laserquest, indoor soft play, bar and restaurant and also popular with families
Around Letterkenny
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Letterkenny Town Centre - Take a stroll through the town, browse the shops and enjoy the cafés, bars and restaurants.
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St. Eunan's Cathedral — One of Letterkenny's most recognisable landmarks, the cathedral was constructed between 1890 and 1900.
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Donegal County Museum — A great option on a wet day, with exhibitions exploring the history and heritage of County Donegal.
Exploring Further
If you're making a full day or weekend of your visit, Letterkenny is an excellent base for exploring Donegal.
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Glebe House and Gallery — art and heritage just outside town
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The Wild Atlantic Way, nearby beaches and Glenveagh National Park all offer spectacular scenery and are well worth visiting if time allows.
Matchday & Club Information
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Ground: Leckview Park, Leckview Lane, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 CR20
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Club news, fixtures and contact details are published here on the official club website and social media channels
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For fixture changes, ticket info, or specific matchday queries, fans should check the club website's National League page or for specific queries use our contact us page.
Enjoy Your Visit!
We hope this guide helps make your visit to Letterkenny as enjoyable as possible.
From everyone at Letterkenny Rovers FC, we look forward to welcoming players, officials and supporters to Leckview Park.
Enjoy the match — and enjoy Letterkenny!