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.
13. Ray McAnally
Bafta award-winning Ray McAnally was from Moville and is known as one of Ireland's greatest film actors. His acting credits include 'A Very British Coup' and 'My Left Foot.' He is pictured here (third from right) with Brian Friel (standing, far left) pictured during a read through of 'Translations' in the Guildhall in Derry in 1980. Included, from left, are actors Liam Neeson and Stephen Rea (seated, furthest left) and well known Irish actor Mick Lally (far right). (Copyright: The Derry Journal). Photo: dj
14. Moya Doherty
Moya Doherty, born in the border village of Pettigo, was the commissioning producer and originator of the global phenomenon Riverdance and is currently Chair of the RTE board. Moya Doherty speaking at the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards 2022 hosted by the Donegal County Council in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel. Photo Clive Wasson Photo: Clive Wasson
15. Seamus Coleman
Seamus Coleman was raised in Killybegs and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a right-back and captains both Premier League club Everton and the Republic of Ireland national team. Photo: DCC
16. Art Parkinson
The young Moville actor has a number of impressive acting credits to his name including Game of Thrones, San Andreas and Kubo and the Two Strings. He is pictured at back, accompanied by Irish Language Support Officer with Donegal ETB, Derval Newman, when he recently visited Gaelscoil Eadain Mhόir, Gaelscoil na Darόige, and Bunscoil Cholmcille. Photo: DJ