Tip O’Neill Trail
Walking Trail · Donegal
Tip O’Neill Trail is a 7 km moderate waymarked linear route in Donegal, starting near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
Grade
| Activity | Grade | Difficulty | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | Moderate | Moderate | 3 hours |
Getting there
Starts near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries.
- Trailhead coordinates
- 55.19326, -7.41925
- Irish Grid reference
- C 37031 38593
The National Trails Register's own latitude and longitude fields are empty for all 1,186 trails on it. This trailhead comes from Sport Ireland's separate Trailheads dataset, matched to this trail on its register ID.
About the trail
Bhí Tip O' Neill ina urlabhraí i dTeach na nIonadaithe sna Stáit Aontaithe (1977-1987). Rugadh a sheanmháthair, Eunice Fullerton, i dteach beag aon seomra faoi scáth Chnoc an Gha agus is féidir na seanbhallóga a fheiceáil go dtí an lá inniu. Tá clár eolais in aice na seanbhallóg le scéal beatha Tip O'Neill. Pointí inspéise: Baile dúchais Tip O'Neill, radharcanna áille Tip O'Neill was Speaker of the US House of Representatives (1977-1987). His grandmother (Eunice Fullerton) was born in a one roomed cottage at Beam Hill, the ruins of which can be seen along the trail. The O' Neill story is outlined on an infoboard adjacent to the ruins. Point(s) of Interest: Tip O Neill Ancestral Home, Panoramic Views
- Waymarking
- Red arrow
- Dogs
- Yes
Who manages it
North West Community Development
These walks were developed by: North West Community Development Group Email: [email protected]
Conditions and closures change. The operator is the authority on both, not this page.
Trails nearby
Measured trailhead to trailhead, in a straight line.
- Umricam Shandrum Trail 0 m away · 3.5 km trail
- Old Carn Road Drovers Trail 1.5 km away · 5.6 km trail
- Slí Croí Inis Eoghain 1.5 km away · 7.6 km trail
- Doris Russo Trail 5.3 km away · 4 km trail
- Fox’s Rock Bullaba (Bulben) Loop 5.3 km away · 9.3 km trail
- Inis Eoghain Cycleway 5.4 km away · 52.9 km trail
Common questions
How long is the Tip O’Neill Trail?
7 km, recorded as a linear route on Sport Ireland's National Trails Register. It climbs 120 m in total. Sport Ireland estimates 3 hours.
How hard is the Tip O’Neill Trail?
Sport Ireland grades it Moderate. Grades are set against national criteria, so they are comparable with other registered trails.
Where does the Tip O’Neill Trail start?
Starts near Drom Fraoigh/Drumfries. The trailhead is at 55.19326, -7.41925 (Irish Grid C 37031 38593).
Can you bring a dog on the Tip O’Neill Trail?
Yes. The register records dogs as allowed. Much of the Irish trail network crosses working farmland, so keep a dog under close control near livestock.
Who manages the Tip O’Neill Trail?
North West Community Development. They are the authority on current conditions and closures, not this page.
More in Donegal
Trail data from the Sport Ireland National Trails Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Trailhead coordinates from the companion Trailheads dataset. Snapshot taken 2026-08-13.