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19 July 2018 - 21 July 2018
Pairs Tournament at Narin & Portnoo, Donegal Golf Club and Portsalon from Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st July 2018!
More infoScoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair 2017
27 December 2017 - 1 January 2018
A Traditional music Winterschool which includes workshops, lectures and recitals and concerts in the heart of the Gaeltacht.
More infoChristmas Day Lunch 2017 at Lough Eske Castle
25 December 2017
Relax and enjoy a truly memorable Christmas Day Lunch in the spectacular surrounds of Lough Eske Castle one of the few hotels open for Christmas Lunch in Donegal.
More infoBundoran Annual Christmas Day Swim
25 December 2017
The annual Christmas Day tradition continues! 12:10pm at the Main Beach. Monday December 25th. Quick dip into the Atlantic before the turkey. Proceeds to Ozanam House.
More infoChristmas at Lough Eske Castle
24 December 2017 - 28 December 2017
Escape to Donegals only 5 star hotel this festive season and treat yourself to a few days of idyllic bliss in our magnificently restored 17th century Castle by the shores of Lough Eske.
More infoGala Christmas Ball Pettigo
16 December 2017
Kickstart your Christmas celebrations and find that festive feeling at our Gala Christmas Party Night on Saturday 16th December. Guests will be treated to an exquisite 3 Course Dinner followed by ...
More infoTeddy Bear Afternoon Tea
10 December 2017
Treat the kids to a Teddy Bear Afternoon Tea on Sunday 10th & 17th December at Solis Lough Eske Castle.
More infoFollow the Star Christmas Trail 2017
9 December 2017 - 20 December 2017
An outdoor, interactive Christmas experience for all the family in our beautiful Celtic Garden at the IOSAS Centre, Muff.
More infoDinner with Solis Executive Chef
8 December 2017
An Exclusive Special Dinner with Executive Chef Cedric Bottarlini on Friday 8th December.
More infoSwilly Seals Swim the Donegal Wild Atlantic Way
3 December 2017
On 3 December 2017 the swimmers of Swilly Seals Swimming Club in Letterkenny are going to attempt to swim the distance of the Donegal Wild Atlantic Way, 573,000 metres.
More infoTurning on of the Lights at Lough Eske Castle
3 December 2017
Commence your Christmas season with the annual lighting ceremony followed by a Childrens disco in the ballroom of Solis Lough Eske Castle.
More infoMurder Mystery Party Nights
2 December 2017 - 20 January 2018
Due to phenomenal demand and following the sell-out out success of our Murder Mysteries in 2014, 2015 & 2016, we are back again in 2017 with another mystery for you to solve!
More infoLetterkenny One Act Festival 2017
1 December 2017 - 3 December 2017
Letterkenny has been fortunate to be asked to stage The All Ireland One Act Finals this year in An Grianan Theatre from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd December.
More infoBuncrana Christmas Tree Festival
1 December 2017 - 3 December 2017
Buncrana Christmas Tree Festival will run from 1 - 3 December 2016 and a wide range of Christmas Trees imaginatively created and decorated by local community groups, youth groups, schools, ...
More infoA Little Taste of Christmas 2017
26 November 2017
This one day event will take place on Sunday 26th November 2017 from 11.00 am to 6.30 pm in The Abbey Hotel Donegal Town followed by our Annual Christmas Lights switch on taking place at 7.00 pm on ...
More infoChristmas Variety Faye Day
26 November 2017
The event will support Alzheimers Finn Valley area.
More infoWinter Wonderland at Castle Adventure Open Farm
25 November 2017 - 23 December 2017
Castle View Adventure Farm are delighted to be hosting Santa at Castle Adventure Open Farm this November and December! Bring the family to meet with the great man himself as well as some of his ...
More infoRun In The Dark Donegal 2017
15 November 2017
As darkness falls on Wednesday the 15th of November 2017 and as people settle down in front of their televisions, thousands of others will pull on their running shoes and red flashing armbands and ...
More infoThe Allingham Festival
9 November 2017 - 12 November 2017
Based in Ballyshannon the Allingham Arts Festival is a celebration of the life and works of one of our town`s most famous ancestors writer and poet William Allingham and his wife the artist Helen ...
More infoLadies Night at Lifford Courthouse
3 November 2017
Ladies, time to get naughty at Lifford Old Courthouse with our popular Ladies Night! Tickets are now on sale for our next Ladies night at Lifford Old Courthouse on Friday 3rd November. This time its ...
More infoLetterkenny Halloween Festival
31 October 2017
On the 31st of October, Letterkenny town centre will have music, entertainment, face painting, trick or treating and a surprise or two for those who attend.
More infoHalloween Fun Camp at Creevy
30 October 2017 - 3 November 2017
Spooky Halloween Fun Camp. Join the club during the Halloween break!
More infoInish Adventures Halloween Camp
30 October 2017 - 3 November 2017
Join this 5 day Halloween Camp for young people aged 7 - 17 with Inish Adventures. Get outdoors and enjoy an activity packed Halloween.
More infoHalloween at Castle Adventure Open Farm
28 October 2017 - 29 October 2017
Visit Castle Adventure Open Farm over Halloween. This is an excellent event for all the family.
More infoThe Fright of the Earls
28 October 2017 - 31 October 2017
The Fright of the Earls takes place in Rathmullan over Halloween in Rathmullan Battery. Do not miss this spooktacular family fun event.
More infoHalloween Ball Pettigo
28 October 2017 - 29 October 2017
Join the ever-popular, folk-trad supergroup, The Whistlin Donkeys as they return to the Termon Complex Pettigo for a very special night of live music and dancing.
More infoDjango Sur Lennon 2017
27 October 2017 - 30 October 2017
One of the world`s top gypsy jazz guitarists, Romane, is performing at the first Django Sur Lennon festival over Halloween weekend in Ramelton, County Donegal.
More infoHalloween in Dunfanaghy 2017
25 October 2017 - 29 October 2017
Visit Dunfanaghy this Halloween for a spooktacular family fun bank holiday weekend. There is something to spook everyone!
More infoAsylum Escape Room
25 October 2017 - 3 November 2017
We are delighted to announce our special pop up Halloween Escape Room - Asylum is back this year at Lifford Old Courthouse.
More infoPumpkin Sale at White Oaks Acorn Project
21 October 2017
Get your best ever pumpkin this Halloween at the Pumpkin Sale at White Oaks Acorn Project in Muff.
More infoAnnual Tip O Neill Irish Diaspora Award
20 October 2017 - 22 October 2017
There are numerous people of Irish ancestry in the worldwide Diaspora who deserve to be recognised in the Country of their ancestors and this award will acknowledge the achievements of those ...
More infoCathedral Quarter Literary Festival
20 October 2017 - 22 October 2017
A treat is in store for lovers of the works of Jane Austen at this years Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival in Letterkenny when one of the foremost experts on the author, Dr. Sophia Hillan, is the ...
More infoGame Food Week at Lough Eske Castle
18 October 2017 - 25 October 2017
Discover a new taste sensation at Solis Lough Eske Castle for Game Food week this October.
More infoSeamus Grant Weekend of Traditional Music and Culture 2017
13 October 2017 - 15 October 2017
A weekend celebrating our heritage, music, genealogy and culture and will be dedicated to the memory of one of our greatest musicians and gentlemen, Seamus Grant of Clonmany.
More info4th Donegal Chamber Music Festival
13 October 2017 - 15 October 2017
Tickets are now available for the 4th Donegal Chamber Music Festival. Donegal Chamber Music Society in association with Donegal Music Education Partnership present the Donegal Chamber Orchestra in ...
More infoThe Warp and Weft of Heritage Weekend 2017
13 October 2017 - 15 October 2017
This weekend event will feature lively talks on the archaeology, history and heritage of the greater Inniskeel area and much further afield.
More infoDonegal Derry Ghost Tours
13 October 2017 - 31 October 2017
At Donegal Derry Ghost Tours we take our customers on an exciting tour around some of Donegals most spine chilling locations. Our professional story teller tells all the history and ghostly ...
More infoWainfest Arts and Book Festival 2017
7 October 2017 - 15 October 2016
Wainfest is an annual art festival for children which features a variety of forms including literature, artistic pursuits and drama workshops across County Donegal.
More infoOne Donegal Social Inclusion Week 2017
6 October 2017 - 14 October 2017
Social Inclusion is about creating a fair and inclusive society. It is about ensuring that people are encouraged to participate in all aspects of social, cultural, economic and political life. Social ...
More infoDunfanaghy Food Festival
30 September 2017 - 1 October 2017
A festival highlighting the vast array of local artisan food producers with demonstrations, special offers, traditional music and entertainment.
More infoDonegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival
28 September 2017 - 8 October 2017
The annual Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival kicks off with a packed programme of traditional and classical music, literary events, exhibitions and events for children throughout South and South ...
More infoThe Johnny Doherty Festival
22 September 2017 - 24 September 2017
The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music festival in memory of the late John Doherty, a local fiddle legend.
More infoCulture Night Donegal 2017
22 September 2017
Culture Night will be held in Letterkenny and will concentrate on highly accessible, FREE OF CHARGE, family friendly events.
More infoDisappear Here Film Festival
22 September 2017 - 24 September 2017
The Disappear Here Film Festival is a first of its kind in Donegal. The inaugural DHFF is a 3 day festival taking place in Ballyliffin, Co Donegal from (Culture Night) Friday 22nd September 2017.
More infoDunfanaghy Jazz & Blues Festival
14 September 2017 - 18 September 2017
The Dunfanaghy Jazz & Blues Festival will feature a series of free live gigs 10 different music stages in pubs and bars throughout the village of Dunfanaghy.
More infoWild Atlantic Way Cycle Sportif
13 September 2017 - 29 September 2017
Inaugural Ride September 2017 Starting in Kinsale finishing on the Inishowen Peninsula, experience the stunning climbs and sweeping descents along Europe`s longest coastal cycling route.
More infoDunmore Gardens Harvest Festival
9 September 2017
The gates of the beautiful Dunmore Gardens will be thrown open as they host the first Dunmore Gardens Harvest Festival on September 9th. On the day, expect a fun filled line up of artisan food ...
More infoGlenties Harvest Fair 2017
7 September 2017 - 12 September 2017
This year we are aiming to make the Harvest Fair even better with more quality stalls, traditional crafts, animals and a top class line up of music.
More infoWest Coast Challenge 2017
4 September 2017 - 7 September 2017
The West Coast Challenge Golf Tournament welcomes golfers worldwide to participate in this unique golf tournament.
More infoHooked 2017
2 September 2017
Hooked! Killybegs 2017 is a family friendly event which invites you to experience the many sides of the fishing industry in Ireland`s premier fishing port.
More infoA Taste Of Donegal Food Festival 2017
25 August 2017 - 27 August 2017
From humble beginnings we now attract Food Lovers from all over the world to our beautiful tented village on the Pier in Donegal Town with the backdrop of the Blue Stack Mountains and the Atlantic ...
More infoBrian Friel International Festival
24 August 2017 - 28 August 2017
The Brian Friel International Festival will return to Donegal, Derry~Londonderry, and Omagh with a five day programme of music, theatre, readings and outdoor events, from August 24-28, celebrating ...
More infoAnnual Ballyshannon Agricultural Show
20 August 2017
Ballyshannon Agricultural Show will celebrate its 24th annual event in 2017, and we want to encourage those who have attended in the past, either as a visitor or exhibitor, to come back and help us ...
More infoDonegal Marathon
20 August 2017
The Donegal Marathon takes place on Sunday, 20th August 2017 and the Donegal Marathon committee is encouraging teams to book early. Full training plans and route information is available on the ...
More infoDonegal Bay Maritime Festival
20 August 2017
The Donegal Bay Maritime Festival will take place in Donegal Town over the same weekend as the All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships with lots of maritime fun and entertainment for all the family. ...
More infoHeritage Week in County Donegal
19 August 2017 - 27 August 2017
National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council & Local Authority Heritage Officers with support from Failte Ireland. County Donegal has become one of the places to be during Heritage ...
More infoAll-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships 2017
18 August 2017 - 20 August 2017
Donegal Town Rowing Club are pleased to announce that the All Ireland Rowing Championships will take place in the Lakeside Centre, Ballyshannon, County Donegal in August 2017.
More infoExtreme North - Quadrathon Challenge
17 August 2017 - 20 August 2017
A 4 day festival of running that goes way beyond the race itself where runners & walkers get to experience up to 100 mile of amazing coastal scenery and the sound of lapping waves that form the ...
More infoKillybegs Street Festival 2017
11 August 2017 - 13 August 2017
Killybegs Street Festival on the Wild Atlantic Way
More infoGreencastle Regatta
10 August 2017 - 13 August 2017
Greencastle Regatta is one of the longest running Maritime Festivals in Ireland and it will be back again this year with a packed schedule of events and music daily in the village. Four day fun ...
More infoLoinneog Lunasa
9 August 2017 - 14 August 2017
This Festival celebrates the Musical and cultural heritage of Gaoth Dobhair. There are few areas in Ireland that can boast such a wealth of internationally renowned musical acts.
More infoClonmany Agricultural Show
8 August 2017
Annual Agriculture Show & Sheepdog Trials , including Food Festival.
More infoKilcar Fleadh
7 August 2017 - 13 August 2017
We invite everyone to come join us for a week long festival of traditional music, songs and dance, celebrating the living heritage of traditional music in South West Donegal.
More infoClonmany Festival 2017
6 August 2017 - 13 August 2017
This is Irelands longest running and best- known family festival now in it is 48th year and is situated in the beautiful village of Clonmany. Year after year thousands of holidaymakers and locals ...
More infoGlencolmcille Agricultural Show
6 August 2017
The Glencolmcille Agricultural Show or Taispeantais Ghleann Cholm Cille was first set in 1954 by Fr McDyer. In its heyday, the exhibition featured over 1600 entries in various categories, second only ...
More infoErrigal International Youth Tour
5 August 2017 - 7 August 2017
Errigal Cycling Club is delighted to announce that the 6th Errigal International Youth Tour will again take place this year over the three days of the August Bank Holiday weekend, and that entries ...
More infoWild Atlantic Festival 2017
5 August 2017 - 12 August 2017
The Wild Atlantic Week is celebrating the Community of Ardara and its people. We will welcome home the many diaspora from all over the World to join us for the week long festivities.
More infoFeile Ghleanncholmcille
5 August 2017 - 12 August 2017
Feile Ghleanncholmcille has something for all the family and for every age group. Come along and enjoy yourself at the festival.
More infoMuff Festival 2017
4 August 2017 - 7 August 2017
Muff Festival in its 37th Year is a community celebration, much loved by locals and visitors alike. Patrons are treated to an electric mix of over thirty colourful and sometimes quirky events, ...
More infoSponsored Parachute Jump at Donegal Airport
4 August 2017 - 7 August 2017
The Charity Jump will take place at Donegal Airport, which has been voted one of the world`s most scenic airport landings in a poll of global travellers and travel industry experts, conducted by ...
More infoRathmullan Community Festival 2017
4 August 2017 - 6 August 2017
Donegal`s top local festival, 3 days and nights of music, competitions and craic on the green!
More infoWild Atlantic Craft Beer Festival 2017
4 August 2017 - 6 August 2017
A Celebration of Craft Beer, Whiskey and Music.
More infoBeatleFest on the Lough 2017
3 August 2017 - 7 August 2017
Ireland`s only annual festival of Beatles music, The BeatlesFest on the Lough, takes place in the picturesque loughside towns of Moville & Greencastle in Donegal.
More infoBallyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival
3 August 2017 - 6 August 2017
The annual Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Fesitval is the place to be next August Bank Holiday Weekend as the sounds of traditional & folk music echo from the streets, pubs and theatre once ...
More infoDonegal Fiddle Summer School 2017
31 July 2017 - 4 August 2017
An annual event attended by fiddle fans from the locality and worldwide, in the beautiful surroundings of Glencolmcille in southwest Donegal. An area with a rich history of music, archaeology Irish ...
More infoFeile an Earagail
30 July 2017 - 7 August 2017
There will be a wide range of events held during the weekend including walks, family events, coffee morning, music and much more.
More infoMary From Dungloe International Festival 2017
29 July 2017 - 7 August 2017
The Mary From Dungloe International Festival has been welcoming visitors from all over the world since its inception in 1967. The festival offers a wide range of entertainment during its 10 day fun ...
More infoLetterkenny Street Food Festival
29 July 2017 - 30 July 2017
Letterkenny Artisan Market and The Lemon Tree Restaurant Letterkenny presents a two day Food Festival in the heart of Letterkenny (just off the main street).
More infoSongs for a Summer Evening
28 July 2017
Tucked away behind ancient garden walls on the shores of Donegal Bay, Songs for a Summer Evening, or The Mountcharles Opera Festival as it is known locally.
More infoDunfanaghy August Fair
Gola Island Festival 2017
22 July 2017 - 23 July 2017
The Gola Island Festival is an annual festival organised to promote the heritage, the culture and the maritime traditions of Gola Island.
More infoBundoran Steet Festival & Vintage Car Show
22 July 2017 - 23 July 2017
The Street Party is one of the many events in the Bundoran summer calendar and is followed on Sunday 23rd by the Classic Car Show, hosted by the Donegal Vintage and Classic Car Club.
More infoBurtonport Summer Festival 2017
21 July 2017 - 29 July 2017
Week long Family festival of fun, music sport and dance for all the family.
More infoSwell Music & Arts Festival 2017
21 July 2017 - 23 July 2017
Swell Festival is an annual music and arts festival taking place on Arranmore Island off the coast of Donegal in North West Ireland on 21st - 23rd July 2017.
More infoMacGill Summer School & Arts Week
16 July 2017 - 21 July 2017
The MacGill Summer School has been in existence for thirty three years and in that time has grown from modest beginnings to being one of the most important fora in Ireland for the analysis of topics ...
More infoInishowen Agricultural Show 2017
15 July 2017
Inishowen Agricultural Show is an annual show which has been running for over 100 years and is the oldest agricultural show in Ireland.
More infoBuncrana Music Festival 2017
14 July 2017 - 16 July 2017
The new Buncrana Music & Arts Festival will celebrate the artistic talent and energy the town has always been renowned for, with an amazing variety of local, national and international artists.
More infoFestiFal 2017
14 July 2017 - 16 July 2017
You simply cannot miss FestiFal this Falcarraghs annual festival, bringing good music, family events and above all, good craic to Falcarragh.
More infoArdara Bluegrass Festival
Donegal International Folk & Roots Weekend
12 July 2017 - 16 July 2017
Earagail Arts Festival in Association with the Regional Cultural Centre proudly welcomes you to the 3rd Donegal International Folk & Roots Weekend.
More infoCeol na Coille Summer School of Irish Traditional Music 2017
10 July 2017 - 14 July 2017
Ceol na Coille Summer School of Irish Traditional Music is a week long event. Pupils can attend master classes on, Uilleann Pipes, Piano & Button Accordion, Fiddle, Whistle, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, ...
More infoDonegal Summer School of Music
10 July 2017 - 15 July 2017
The Summer School takes place during the 2nd week of July each year.
More infoLennon Festival Ramelton
7 July 2017 - 10 July 2017
The Lennon Festival is an annual event which takes place each July and this year will be the 47th Festival. It takes place in the town of Ramelton Co. Donegal.
More infoEaragail Arts Festival 2017
7 July 2017 - 23 July 2017
Earagail Arts Festival is a bilingual (Irish and English language), multidisciplinary arts festival which takes place each July throughout County Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way on the North West ...
More infoDonegal Town Summer Festival
30 June 2017 - 2 July 2017
Summer festival with live entertainment and lots of family fun activities.
More infoIreland Writing Retreat
26 June 2017 - 2 July 2017
Let the northwest Wild Atlantic Way inspire you to writing.Ireland Writing Retreat is a week-long, creative writing holiday with a difference.
More infoFinn Valley Agricultural Show 2017
24 June 2017
The Show also intends to invite Judges and exhibitors from various associations to travel from overseas to participate at the event. Finn Valley Agricultural Show is the largest of its kind to occur ...
More infoExtreme North - Rocks N Rolling Ultra Marathon
24 June 2017 - 25 June 2017
63K Ultra Marathon - Full Marathon - Half Marathon - 11k Run 4 stunning routes, each with a mix of road, trail and beach are guaranteed to challenge and enthuse any runner.
More infoSea Sessions Surf Music Festival
23 June 2017 - 25 June 2017
Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival is Irelands only event of its kind. Each year, 5,000 surfers and music fans converge on Bundoran for this celebration of beach lifestyle and culture, Irish style.
More infoTirconnell Stone Festival 2017
23 June 2017 - 25 June 2017
Drystone Wall Workshop & Stone Carving Workshop: GLENCOLMCILLE, County Donegal
More infoDonegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race
23 June 2017 - 25 June 2017
The Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race is an ultra cycling event along 555km of rugged and beautiful Donegal coastline.
More infoAnnual Laurentic Conference & Commemoration
22 June 2017 - 23 June 2017
The Laurentic Conference and Commeration remembers the 354 men who died on the sinking of the SS Laurentic in Lough Swilly Co Donegal in 1917.
More infoDonegal International Rally 2017
16 June 2017 - 18 June 2017
The Donegal International Rally is an annual sporting event held in Co. Donegal. It is one of Irelands oldest annual rally competitions and is a top event in the Irish Rallying calendar. The rally ...
More infoNW Dive Rally
16 June 2017 - 18 June 2017
Donegal Bay Sub Aqua Club invite all divers to the 2017 North West Dive Rally. Based in Killybegs, Co. Donegal this event will be taking place from the 16th to the 18th June 2017.
More infoStreet Feast 2017 in Co. Donegal
11 June 2017
Street Feast is a national day of local lunches to celebrate community. It`s being hosted by communities across Ireland on 11 June 2017.
More infoBluestack Challenge Walk 2017
10 June 2017
The Bluestack Challenge is a sponsored hill walk which will take place on the Bluestack Mountain range in South West Donegal. The aim of the Bluestack Challenge is to raise much funds for People with ...
More infoGeneration Ireland
10 June 2017 - 17 July 2017
GENERATION IRELAND, the latest International Programme from The Irish Education Academy, is a 14 day Irish Residential Cultural & Activity Camp based in Donegal, Ireland for the Summer of 2017.
More infoBundoran Lifeboat Soap Box Race 2017
4 June 2017
Here we go again! Soapbox Race 2017 is happening on Sunday June 4th, online registration is open now!
More infoThe Melting Pot Festival 2017
2 June 2017 - 5 June 2017
An eclectic mix of music, song, dance, food, exhibitions and displays will be celebrated over the four days, incorporating many of the ethnic cultures in the area.
More infoSeafood & Music Festival 2017
2 June 2017 - 5 June 2017
Sean Og`s throws open its doors and raises the marquee on Donegal`s Wild Atlantic shores for an exciting weekend of food, music and fun indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family.
More infoRory Gallagher International Tribute Festival 2017
1 June 2017 - 4 June 2017
The Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival is one of the most unique annual Music Festivals in Ireland, celebrating Ireland`s best loved Rock n Blues Guitarist, the Late Rory Gallagher who was ...
More infoRelay for Life Donegal 2017
27 May 2017 - 28 May 2017
24 hour relay to honour cancer survivors, remember those who did not survive, raise funds for cancer research and promote cancer related services available in Donegal. Celebrate, Remember, Fight ...
More infoElena Shumilova Workshops 2017
27 May 2017 - 30 May 2017
Photography Workshops with the Russian Photographer Elena Shumilova in Clonmany/Ballyliffin area, Inishowen, Co. Donegal, Ireland
More infoAn Post Ras
21 May 2017 - 28 May 2017
Ireland`s largest cycle race, taking place May 21st-28th, will spend a significant portion of its 1,200km route, in Co. Donegal with stage finishes in 4 towns: Bundoran, Buncrana, Dungloe and Donegal ...
More infoWAAR - Wild Atlantic Adventure Race
13 May 2017
Following on from last years hugely successful Event CLG Naomh Muire have confirmed at the press launch that WAAR 2016 will take place this year on the 14th May. The event will be run on the roads, ...
More infoMichael O Cleirigh Summer School
12 May 2017 - 14 May 2017
Echoing the scenes in Europe today, the Irish people migrated in their thousands from the island in the 16thto the 18th centuries. They left because their land had been taken by planters and the ...
More infoRemote Photo Festival 2017
12 May 2017 - 13 May 2017
The international photography festival, dedicated to photographers creating work in a remote or rural context.
More infoInishowen 100/60 Mile Charity Cycle
7 May 2017
Get involved in a fun charity challenge by cycling around the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal.
More infoDarkness Into Light 2017
6 May 2017
Starting at 4.15am, and crossing the line just as dawn is breaking, the phenomenon that is Darkness Into Light, our annual 5km walk/run, will celebrate its seventh year on Saturday, May 6th 2017, ...
More infoDonegal Garden Trail
1 May 2017 - 30 August 2017
Donegal Garden Trail comprises of 22 private and publicly owned gardens open for visitors at differing times during the gardening season.
More infoBealtaine Festival 2017
1 May 2017 - 31 May 2017
Celebrating creativity as we age. May belongs to the Bealtaine festival, celebrating creativity as we age! Over 120,000 people now take part in Bealtaine. From dance to cinema, painting to theatre, ...
More infoRathmullan Watersports Events
29 April 2017 - 7 August 2017
Rathmullan is located on the western shores of Lough Swilly and has a 3km long sandy beach, kids play park and sailing school. It is the perfect holiday retreat. Check out events that are happening ...
More infoCup of Tae Festival
28 April 2017 - 1 May 2017
The Cup of Tae Festival in Ardara, is recognised by many as the perfect festival to start off the summer festivals calender. This festival has simply got everything.
More infoDunfanaghy Bay Songwriters Festival
28 April 2017 - 1 May 2017
This is a Festival to promote up and coming Songwriter`s & established Songwriter`s to give them a platform in the world of music.
More infoInternational Marconi Day
23 April 2017
This year the Carndonagh Amateur Radio Club they will be taking part in the International Marconi Day. A Radio station will be set up at Malin Head.
More infoInishowen Sea Symposium 2017
22 April 2017 - 23 April 2017
This April Sea Symposium will be back on the Moville Shore of Inishowen, County Donegal.
More infoCarndonagh Easter Monday Parade
17 April 2017
Carndonagh is getting ready for the return of its Annual Easter Parade.
More infoBallyliffin Coastal Challenge 2017
15 April 2017
An annual 10 mile Coastal Run /jog / walk which skirts the Atlantic a beautiful scenic route and for good measure finishes on the Beach.
More infoEaster Egg Painting and Treasure Hunt
15 April 2017
The 4th annual Discover Bundoran Easter Treasure Hunt & Egg Roll takes place on Easter Saturday 15th April.
More infoExtreme North - Shore 2 Summit Adventure Race
8 April 2017
The entire course is a true adventure race paradise, the snow topped Sliabh Sneacht mountains, multiple biking and running trails, surrounding hills, lakes and all encapsulated by truly amazing ...
More infoMagee Donegal Bay Spring Sportive 2017
8 April 2017
Donegal Bay Cycling Club was formed in November 2011 and is an affiliated member of Cycling Ireland, the National Cycling Body. Our club caters to road cyclists, both young and old, those wishing to ...
More infoAmazing Grace Festival 2017
6 April 2017 - 12 April 2017
Celebrate the inspirational story of John Newton, his dramatic arrival in Buncrana on April 8, 1748 and the lasting impact of his life and work.
More infoInishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar
24 March 2017 - 27 March 2017
For 25 years, people have travelled from near and far to share company and songs and together they have made this Festival. You will hear from and about the singers of Cloontagh, Malin Head, ...
More infoArdara International Walking Festival
18 March 2017 - 19 March 2017
Ardara International Walking Festival Ardara`s renowned Walking Festival with Short, Medium & Strenuous Walks to suit all abilities.
More infoSt. Patrick`s Day Events 2017 in Donegal
17 March 2017 - 19 March 2017
2017 will see a huge number of visitors and residents taking to the streets of Donegal towns & villages for the St. Patrick`s Day Parade. This popular parade, honouring our national saint, brings ...
More infoBallyshannon Drama Festival
11 March 2017 - 19 March 2017
The 65th Ballyshannon Drama Festival will run from March 11th to March 19th 2017 in the Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.
More infoCara Bundoran Challenge 2017
10 March 2017 - 12 March 2017
Event organised in association with Tir Chonnail Athletic Club and Donegal Athletics Board.
More infoThe Race 2017
10 March 2017 - 12 March 2017
North West Donegal has been chosen for The Race 2017 as it provides the perfect blend of beauty and more importantly, difficulty.
More infoSeachtain na Gaeilge
1 March 2017 - 17 March 2017
Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and ...
More infoThe Annual Burns Supper at Harvey`s Point
28 January 2017
Taste of Scotland will be "reeling" its way to Lough Eske on 28th January, when Burns Night is celebrated at Harvey`s Point. The word on the street is: "If you haven`t made a reservation make one ...
More infoLetterkenny Trad Week
20 January 2017 - 30 January 2017
The Regional Cultural Centre and An Grianan Theatre are once again presenting Letterkenny Trad Week from January 20th to 30th 2017.
More infoTransatlantic Connection Conference 2017
11 January 2017 - 15 January 2017
The Drew University Transatlantic Connections Conference is a unique, multi-disciplinary conference embracing the connections between Ireland and the United States.
More infoScoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair
27 December 2016 - 1 January 2015
The third Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair will take place from Tuesday, 27th December 2016 until Sunday, 1st January 2017.
More infoSanta Express at Oakfield Park
1 December 2016 - 21 December 2016
This Christmas, for the first time ever, Oakfield Park will be opening its gates for a very special event. The Santa Express will be running daily from the 1st to 21st December, from 3.30pm till ...
More infoAnnual Pumpkin Carving Competition and Pumpkin Parade 2016
1 November 2016
Bundoran will be a hive of activity for the annual Halloween break at the end of October with events suitable for all ages and tastes. The Annual Pumpkin Carving Competition takes place this year ...
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