Heritage Events in Donegal

3rd of September to 13th of September 2026 The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival 2026 takes place from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, with the main traditional Harvest Fair Day on Saturday, September 12, 2026.The multi-day festival in Glenties, County Donegal, offers a packed program spanning two weekends. Key events include: Fair Day (Sept 12): Street trading, sheep marts, tra…

5th to 6th September 2026 Start Time 12:00 PM Event Summary Donegal’s family-friendly festival returns on the 5th & 6th September 2026, with a line-up that includes an impressive list of musical talent. With two very different line-ups across two stages, this two-day live music festival, right in the heart of Donegal, will rock and entertain you all day and into the night. Full Event …

After a very successful opening performance for Big Love in 2025, Lore return to Lifford Old Courthouse on Saturday 17th October 2026. Famed for turning the legendary Teenage Kicks on its head, Lore have gone from living room dreams to Sell Out Theatre Tour success. This year, Lore brought their biggest show yet to Derry's Iconic Guildhall, a show which underscores their upward trajectory in …

Celebrating the life, work, and legacy of Patrick MacGill, Ireland's most compelling voice of migration, memory and working-class life. Full Event Description The Patrick MacGill Festival is a three-day cultural initiative dedicated to celebrating and revitalising the literary and social legacy of Patrick MacGill. By weaving historical storytelling with contemporary workshops, the festival …

Jim Brown - The King, returns to Lifford Old Courthouse Regarded as the quintessential Elvis tribute act, Jim Brown takes to the stage once again at Lifford Old Courthouse for what promises to be a special show. The King’s own story is as steeped in legend as the good lord Elvis himself. Born in Belfast and married with five children, the young King was reluctantly hauled on stage at a works…

Tanya McCole returns to Lifford Old Courthouse for what promises to be another amazing night. 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 she returned…

Bí linn chun páirt a ghlacadh i ndraíocht an cheoil thraidisiúnta ag Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair ó 27 Nollaig 2026 go 1 Eanáir 2027. Lonnaithe i gcroílár Ghaeltacht Iarthuaisceart Thír Chonaill, cuireann Scoil Gheimhridh Ghaoth Dobhair clár cúig lá lán le ceol, cuideachta agus craic ar fáil do gach aoisghrúpa – díreach mar a bhíonn gach bliain. Come and experience the magic of traditional m…