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Community Events in Donegal

Festivals & Events

Whatever your interest, there´s a festival for you! Donegal boasts a year-round programme of unique and exciting festivals and events with something to suit every taste. Check out our comprehensive calendar of Festivals and Events in Donegal.

Donegal Town 550th

15 March - 31st December 2024, Donegal Town. In 2024, Donegal Town will mark its 550th Birthday. Its origins can be traced back to 1474, when Lady Nuala O'Donnell established a Franciscan Abbey on the shores of Donegal Bay. Around the same time, her husband Red Hugh O'Donnell the First, Lord of Tir Chonaill founded Donegal Castle. The Town of Donegal grew up around these two great buildings an…

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One Donegal Social Inclusion Week 2024

17th March - 24th March 2024, Countywide Social Inclusion Week is a series of events organised throughout the county to increase awareness and understanding of inclusion and diversity in County Donegal. Cyber crime awareness will be highlighted at each event during the week with a focus on the 4 P’s PASSWORD, PERMISSIONS, PAYMENT, PARTICIPANTS. Social inclusion is a term that can be use…

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Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar 2024

22nd - 25th March 2024 This 4 day festival of traditional singing featuring performances, sessions, workshops and lectures takes place in the villages of Ballyliffin, Dumfries and Clonmany on the scenic Inishowen peninsula. The event is organised by the Inishowen Traditional Singers Circle who for several years have been involved in a Song Project involving the collection and archiving of m…

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Tanya McCole - Live at Lifford Old Courthouse

22nd March 2024 Tanya McCole returns to Lifford Old Courthouse after a sensational performance in October! John Prine says...“The world should know about Tanya McCole. I love her voice. She is authentic in every way - and a great road buddy too. Go Tanya, Go!” (January 2019) Tanya McCole grew up in the unique village that is Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland. Having moved to London in '94 s…

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Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle

22nd - 25th March 2024 A four-day festival of traditional singing featuring sessions, concert, lectures and workshops based in the villages of Ballyliffin & Clonmany Join us in the villages of Ballyliffin and Clonmany, Inishowen, Co Donegal for four glorious days of all things singing, singers, and songs at the Inishowen International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar AKA Inishowen Singing Weekend.…

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Ballyliffin International Coastal Challenge 2024

30th March 2024 Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge 2024 Annual 10/7 mile Coastal Run/Jog/Walk on the Wild Atlantic Way! A beautifully scenic route that for good measure, finishes on the Beach. Each entrant will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative medal.

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REBEL FEST DONEGAL 2024

Fri 3rd May - Sun 5th May 2024 ACE Promotions present Donegal's Official Annual Rebel Fest taking place in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal over the May Bank Holiday featuring a full weekend of the best of Rebel Music from Scotland & Ireland!! 1st Phase of Acts Announced Include Shebeen, Gary Og, Irish Brigade, Eimear No Ghlacain, Damien Quinn, Chris Erin Go Bragh, Gary Lawlor, Marty Healy, Katelin T…

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The 'Cup of Tae' Traditional Music Festival 2024

3rd - 6th May 2024 The famous ‘Cup of Tae‘ traditional music festival takes place in Ardara in West Donegal. it honours the renowned fiddler John “The Tae” Gallagher. During the festival, you can enjoy Workshops, Schools of Music and street Music all weekend.

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Seán Keane - Live at Lifford Old Courthouse

4th May 2024 The Distinctive Voice of Ireland ‘Seán Keane is a touchstone of great singing tradition. He is the past, the present and the future.” Shay Healy, songwriter, broadcaster and journalist. Seán Keane was born in a small village called Caherlistrane near Tuam, Co. Galway. He grew up in a family of singers and musicians and learned the Sean-nós style of singing from his mother and…

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Rory Gallagher International Festival

30th May - 2nd June 2024, Ballyshannon The 20th Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival will take place between 30th May - 2nd June 2024 in the town where the world's greatest Guitarist was born - Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland Born at the Rock Hospital in Ballyshannon in 1948 and since 2002 the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival has celebrated the Music & Life of Rory…

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Inishowen Pride

2nd June 2024 Inishowen Pride are a voluntary community group and organisers of Donegal’s first ever Pride Parade in 2022. The event is growing bigger, brighter and more beautiful every year. Inishowen pride festival will host a range of events in the run up to the Pride parade Sunday 2nd June which will coincide with Pride month celebrations in Ireland and across the world. Follow thei…

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Tuff Inish Adventure race 2024

6th - 20th July 2024 Experience some of Inishowens most beautiful landscapes up close and personal. Choose from 3 different categories, 26km Sprint (beginner), 41km Rebel, 62km Extreme. Tuff Inish gives you the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself in 2024, and sure it would be a shame not to indulge in the local hospitality while you're up here. Tuff Inish ☘️ Adventure racing has explo…

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Inishowen Quadrathon 2024

15th - 18th August 2024 Ireland's most celebrated and talked about Challenge, It’s not just a race, it’s an adventure experience with lifelong memories. 4 Marathons over 4 days across the stunning Inishowen Peninsula. You can choose Half or Full Marathon over 1 to 4 days, with a separate route on each of the days. The stunning location is surpassed only by the camaraderie and hospitality t…

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Boat Angling World Championships

24th - 31st August 2024 World Championships Boat Angling Juniors (16 to 21 years) 2024 IRELAND - 23rd World Championship Juniors from August 24th to 31st, Rathmullan/Downings The Boat Angling Junior World Championships, for ages 16 to 21 years, is scheduled to take place in Ireland in 2024. The 23rd edition of this championship will be held from August 24th to 31st in Rathmullan/Downings.…

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12th Annual Arranmore Country Fest

24th - 25th August 2024, Arranmore Island Donegal's Original Island Country Music Festival with 20 Hours of Music and Dancing to Ireland's Top Country Acts. Featuring: Derek Ryan & Band Patrick Feeney & Band David Craig & Band Sean Corrigan Kelan Browne Conor O Donnell Ronan McGinty Jordan McPolin The McConnells 20 Hours of Music and Dancing to Ireland's Top Country Acts. Annual…

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Donegal Camino

1st - 7th September 2024 Donegal Camino in aid of Cancer Care West. Guided by Award Winning and Donegal based guide John Mc Groary of John’s Walking Ireland and his team of guides Joe Coyle, Denis Sheridan and Michael Devaney, the Donegal Camino is also supported by many of Donegal’s high profile personalities who take to the highways and bi ways of their beloved Donegal with vigour. Fam…

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Arranmore Country Fest

21st - 22nd September 2024, Arranmore Island Presents: Begley, Buckley & Friends Country Music Weekend on Arranmore Island Featuring: Jimmy Buckley & Band Philomena Begley Paul Kelly & Band Aidan Quinn Jack Keogh Conor O Donnell Shaun McMonagle Jordan McPolin Accommodation, Return ferry (foot passenger) and entry to all music from €160pps (Additional night accommodation availabl…

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