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A Weekend To Remember in Carndonagh

From 11th to 13th July, Carndonagh came alive as the Live in the Marquee festival took over the town square for a weekend of music, fun, and community spirit. Under the lights of the marquee, this much-loved summer event drew crowds from across Inishowen and beyond — and this year’s line-up delivered in every way.

Bundoran Waterworld officially opened following €2m investment

The ribbon was cut yesterday (Monday 14th July) on the new extension and refurbishments at Bundoran Waterworld. The owners of the facility, Donegal County Council, committed over €2m to upgrade the popular attraction including the addition of a new entrance hall, refurbishment of the changing village and installation of a new air handling unit.

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).