From music to poetry, sport to film and more, their talents have reached across the world.
Here, in no particular order, are 20 well-known people who you may, or may not know, hail from Donegal.
5. Frank McGuinness
Buncrana man Frank McGuinness is a celebrated Irish writer and Professor of Creative Writing at University College Dublin . As well as his own plays, which include The Factory Girls, Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme, Someone Who'll Watch Over Me and Dolly West's Kitchen, he is also recognised for his renowned adaptations of literary classics Photo: DJ
6. Rory Gallagher
William Rory Gallagher was born in Ballyshannon and was an Irish blues-rock multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and bandleader. He formed the band Taste in the 1960s and also recorded solo albums. His albums have sold in of 30 million copies worldwide. Rory Gallagher sadly passed away in 1995 but he is still remembered and celebrated, particularly in his native Donegal. Photo: DJ
7. The Henry Girls
Popular Irish folk and roots music group, The Henry Girls, hail from Malin. The band consists of three sisters: Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin Photo: Henry Girls
8. Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy (second from right) is Irish Gaelic footballer and captained the Donegal county team from December 2010 until his retirement from inter-county football in November 2022. His is regarded by many as the county's greatest-ever footballer. DONEGAL, IRELAND - JULY 04: GAA players Kieran Donaghy of Kerry and Michael Murphy of Donegal are interviewed before they compete in the GAA AllStar Challenge during the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Previews at Ballyliffin Golf Club on July 4, 2018 in Donegal, Ireland. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Lee