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Renowned Poet To Judge Allingham Competition

Poet and publisher Kate Newmann will judge the entries to the 2025 Allingham Festival Poetry Competition. The winner of the Competition will also be declared the winner of the annual Francis Harvey Award.
 

Top Surfing Spots in Donegal

Donegal isn’t just one of the most scenic counties in Ireland — it’s also a surfer’s paradise. With miles of Atlantic coastline, uncrowded beaches, and waves to suit every level, Donegal has quietly built a reputation as one of Europe’s best surfing destinations. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer looking for lessons, here are the top spots to catch a wave.
 

EDIN Partners visit Donegal

On the 24th & 25th of June 2025, Donegal County Council welcomed the project partners from the EDIN project to County Donegal, Ireland. EDIN which is cofinanced through the Interreg Europe Programme is a pan European project with partners in Ireland (Donegal), Spain (Atlantic Axis of Peninsular Northwest & Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge), Italy (Agency for the development of the Empolese Valdelsa & Regional Government of Tuscany), Norway (Møre and Romsdal County Council), Finland (ELY Centre Kainuu), Lithuania (Lazdijai district municipality administration, Lithuania) and Bulgaria (Union of Bulgarian Black Sea Local Authorities & Regional Administration Varna).

Saltwater Festival announces line-up for Bundoran

Saltwater Festival Announces 2025 Music Line-Up: Gerd Janson, KiNK, Elkka, Mungo’s HiFi, Black Traffic, Holly Lester, Tom Ravenscroft, Datsko and More Set to Headline on Ireland’s Atlantic Coast Bundoran, Ireland – 5th & 6th of September Saltwater Festival has today announced its 2025 music line- up, delivering a bold and curated blend of electronic, live, and experimental sounds along Ireland’s northwest coastline.

Waterworld to open to the public this Friday with enhanced visitor experience.

Following over €2m of investment, Bundoran’s number one tourist attraction, Waterworld, will finally reopen its doors this Friday 11^th July at 10am.