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.
17. Shay Given
From Lifford, Shay Given is a former professional footballer and goalkeeper who is the second highest capped Republic of Ireland player. Photo: DJ
18. Dave Gallaher
Dave Gallaher was born in Ramelton and emigrated to New Zealand with his family in 1878, when he was five-years-old. He later came to prominence as a rugby player and made his debut for the All Blacks in 1903. In a glittering career he played 36 games (27 as captain). He was chosen as captain for ‘The Originals’ tour to Britain and Ireland in 1905. He enlisted for service in the Great War in 1916 at the age of 42 and was killed at the Battle of Broodseinde in Belgium Photo: DJ
19. Clannad
Clannad was formed by siblings Máire Ní Bhraonáin (Moya Brennan), Ciarán Brennan, Pól Brennan, and their twin uncles Noel Duggan (who passed away last year) and Pádraig Duggan (who died in 2016). Enya, Máire's sister, used to be a member of the group in the early Eighties. They have won numerous awards worldwide including a Grammy Award in 1999. Photo: Forum
20. Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is a fiddler and lead vocalist for the band, Altan, which she formed with her late husband, Frankie Kennedy. The band is one of the most acclaimed Irish traditional bands in the world. She is a successful solo artist and a member of String Sisters, which is a Grammy listed folk supergroup of six of the world’s leading female fiddlers. '“T with the Maggies' and '‘SíFiddlers’ and has also recorded with other musicians such as Enya, the Chieftains, Dolly Parton. Other Donegal members of Altan are also well-known, including Dermot Byrne and Martin and Ciaran Tourish. Photo: DJ