World adventurer and TV personality Monty Halls is helping Donegal shine.

A new film series has been launched this week to showcase Donegal as a world-class family adventure destination – and the cinematography is in a league of its own.

In the first chapter of Monty Halls Family film campaign, the sweeping scenic shots, exciting activities and local stories are all enticing elements inviting tourists to Donegal.

Monty Halls, his wife Tamsyn and daughters Molly and Isla flew into Donegal Airport, the world’s most scenic landing on 26th May and stayed for almost a month.

‘Donegal is a county on the veranda of Europe – where else can you stand with your heels on the edge of a mighty continent, and your toes in the edge of a mighty ocean?’ – Monty Halls

Monty Halls is well known for his BBC2 series ‘Great Escapes’ and he also presented the multi-award winning series ‘Great Barrier Reef’. Monty has also worked with Channel 4, National Geographic, the History Channel, Channel 5, and the BBC. His most recent work is on WWII’s Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails.

Monty Halls is well known for his BBC2 series ‘Great Escapes’ and he also presented the multi-award winning series ‘Great Barrier Reef’. Monty has also worked with Channel 4, National Geographic, the History Channel, Channel 5, and the BBC. His most recent work is on WWII’s Great Escapes: The Freedom Trails.

Barney McLaughlin, Head of Tourism with Donegal County Council said: “Donegal has a magical effect on people. It draws them in and binds them together. People never forget their visit here. People who leave long to return. There is a genuine love for the place, some people visit and return later, some visit and never leave. It is easy to see within these films why Donegal is so appealing as a family friendly destination”.