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World’s largest replica Spanish galleon to visit Mulladearg Bay, Kincasslagh

**This event has been delayed until Tuesday 14th July.**

A unique maritime spectacle will bring the story of the Spanish Armada back to the Donegal coast this Monday, July 13.  The world’s largest Spanish galleon replica, El Galeón Andalucía, is due to visit Mullaghderg Bay, Kincasslagh, on Monday, 13 July 2026, in what promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime maritime spectacle for west Donegal.

Head of Google Ireland to speak in Glenties

The head of Google Ireland, Vanessa Hartley, has been announced as one of the keynote speakers at this year's MacGill Summer School which will take place in Glenties from July 23rd to 25th. 

2026 Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions Open for Entries

The 2026 Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions are now open! Entries will be accepted through 27 September. Winners will read their entries and receive prizes during the Allingham Festival in November.

Donegal Harp Summer Schools for An Clochán Liath

Dungloe/An Clochán Liath Open Harp Week and Teacher's Week will take place in July with classes, concerts and sessions for beginners, improvers and experienced players alike.

I Love Inishowen Day returns this Saturday

I Love Inishowen Day, an initiative created by Go Visit Inishowen, will return on this Saturday 13th June 2026, inviting communities, businesses, schools and visitors across the peninsula to come together and celebrate everything they love about Inishowen.