Mushrooms in Donegal
Donegal covers about 4,791 km². Forest is scarce here: 13 % of the land, mostly alder and birch. In the 2026 season, the most good days here were for Rough-stemmed Bolete, Parasol Mushroom and Shaggy Ink Cap. Today Red-cracking Bolete leads with 23 %.
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Mushrooms by town
Which mushrooms grow in Donegal?
In the 2026 season our forecast showed the most good days in Donegal for Rough-stemmed Bolete, Parasol Mushroom, Shaggy Ink Cap.
How much forest is there in Donegal?
About 13 % of Donegal is forest – roughly 623 km².
When is mushroom season in Donegal?
The main season is usually August to October; rain and warmth decide when it starts. The growth chance above shows today, the mushroom forecast the next 10 days.