Community Events in Donegal

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…

13th July - 31st August 2024 Join every Saturday At The Mews. Located in the front & rear courtyards of the beautiful listed building that is Mill Court Mews in the heart of Donegal Town. We are delighted to offer an array of the very finest Crafts & Irish Design stalls amongst our Artisan Shops here at Mill Court Mews.

30th July - 3rd August 2024 Letterkenny Pride is an event that celebrates diversity, inclusion and community. It is part of a larger movement of Pride events that happen all around the world; the aim of which is to champion the LGBTQ+ community, breaking down barriers and to enact social change on a regional and global scale. The festival will begin with a “Pride Special” of an already esta…

1st - 4th August 2024 47th Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival Get ready to tap your feet to the sounds of talented musicians from Ireland and beyond. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of folk and traditional music in a beautiful setting. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the magic of live music in the heart of Ballyshannon. See you …

2nd - 8th August 2024 A weekend of family fun with parades, amusements, arts, crafts, sports and more. A family friendly festival soaking up village life with all things community and fun. From the opening parade, talent showcase, art and crafts, bake-off, painting ponies, family sports day, car treasure hunt and many more activities throughout the weekend. The village of Muff will be aw…

2nd - 5th August 2024 A weekend of family activity and fun for everyone, bringing people together to celebrate village life and showing the importance of community. Beginning with the Opening Parade on Friday night and then leading into the weekend with a hive of activities for everyone. From sports, children's fun activities, drama workshops, amusements, fun walk/run, cycling, gaming arcade…

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…

16th - 17th August 2024, Donegal Town The Donegal Dragon annual regatta weekend is an enjoyable weekend of community spirit, competition, dancing, music, local food, and activities for the dragon boating community both local and international. The event is a change for breast cancer survivors to come together and celebrate. It is a chance for teams to showcase their training against other t…

18th August 2024 Annual Spanish Armada re-enactment walk and 16th century historical encampment (in Ardara) is back this August. The walk commemorated the march of the 900 survivors of La Duquesa Santa Ana, which was shipwrecked off Tramore beach near Rosbeg, to Killybegs.

23rd - 28th August 2024 The Killaghtee Festival will once again be taking place in Dunkineely, Bruckless and St. John's Point. Join us for heritage talks, sports, yoga, craft stalls, a treasure hunt, singing and much, much more. Featuring a coach trip to Glenveagh, a boat trip around St. John's Point and Kelane Brown free and live in Dunkineely Main Street. See website for timetable of…

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.…

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…

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…

7th - 8th September 2024, Oakfield Park, Raphoe OAKFEST 2024 Donegal’s much anticipated family friendly festival, Oakfest, is back again for 2024 for 2 days with 2 very different line ups, across 2 stages, to rock and entertain you! This year we are making the event even bigger & better than ever before with an exciting musical line-up and promising the very best in food, drink, and ente…

11th - 15th September 2024 Glenties Harvest Fair Festival – The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival is one of the highlights of the the Donegal calendar every year (11th-15th September) This traditional Irish event has been held for more than two hundred years and is a real living celebration of Donegal's rich heritage. The fair always proves a big hit with locals and tourists alike. There’s ple…

12th September 2024 🌟 Join Us for a Night of Glamour and Giving! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce a special charity fashion show taking place at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on September 12th in memory of Rachel Connolly. This event will be a celebration of style and solidarity, all in aid of Pieta House, a fantastic organization providing free, professional services to people in suicidal d…

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…

6th - 10th November Ballyshannon The Allingham Festival is an annual literary and community-arts festival celebrating the lives and legacies of poet and author William Allingham and artist Helen Allingham. Celebrating the 200th birthday of William Allingham, vibrant events confirmed for the 2024 Allingham Festival include: • A concert by delta-blues prodigy Muireann Bradley • A lec…

2nd December - 22nd December Capture the Magic of Christmas at Santa's Grotto Donegal! Santa's exclusive photo studio is getting ready to open in the heart of Ireland's winter wonderland! ✨ Professional photos with Santa Claus ✨ Enchanting North Pole-inspired sets ✨ Instant high quality mounted 12 x 8 prints to take home ✨ Christmas mini photo shoots with digital images supplied. Make t…

18th - 20th January 2025 A fantastic Irish-Music festival taking place in Bundoran Atlantic Irish Fest will take place in Donegal in January 2025. What we have for you is a cracking line-up of Irish musicians - sessions, gigs, concerts, - we have some cobweb (hangover)-clearing hikes and cultural activities, we have the dramatic Wild Atlantic Way to explore, gorgeous local restaurants, and l…