Festivals & Events in Donegal

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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.

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Johnny Doherty Festival

ARDARA COMMUNITY CENTRE,HILLHEAD,Ardara

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22nd–24th September 2023

The Johnny Doherty Festival returns in 2023. The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music and dance festival, held in honour of the fiddler, John Doherty, comprising concerts, ceili dances, and sessions in the heritage town of Ardara. John Doherty was a world-renowned traditional musician who was born in and spent much time in Ardara.

Event

Starts	Friday 22 September 2023
Ends	Sunday 24 September 2023
Type	Festival and Events

Prices

Tickets from €25 booking fee on Eventbrite

Also available from Pat or Mary in The Beehive by calling 353-87-6878614

Contact

ARDARA COMMUNITY CENTRE,
HILLHEAD,
Ardara,
F94 CV4F

Phone: 353876878614
Email: info@ardara.ie
Website: ardara.ie

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