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Maritime Events in Donegal

Festivals & Events

County Donegal enjoys a rich cultural heritage, and as part of this, we invite you to join celebrations throughout the year with diverse events, ranging from activities on the water, to family festivals!

MacGill Summer School 2026

23rd to 25th of July 2026 The MacGill Summer School is one of Ireland’s most prominent and longstanding forums for public debate, held annually in Glenties, Co. Donegal. Founded in 1981 to honour local writer Patrick MacGill, it has grown from a small community initiative into a major international platform for political, social and economic discussion. Each year, the school brings together a …

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Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival

The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is one of Ireland’s longest-running and most celebrated cultural festivals, held annually in Dungloe, County Donegal. The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is one of Ireland’s longest-running and most celebrated cultural festivals, held annually in Dungloe, County Donegal. The week-long event attracts over 45,000 daytime visitors fro…

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Féile Árainn Mhór

7th of August to 9th of August Féile Árainn Mhór, Rose of Arranmore Festival Three day community festival on Arranmore Island. Sea Fishing competition on Friday the 7th August. There's a Fair day on Saturday the 8th August. On Sunday the 9th August there's a regatta day.

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RNLI & Emergency Services Open Day

Aug 30, 2026 01:00 PM Event Summary Join us for an action-packed afternoon at the Bundoran RNLI and Emergency Services Open Day, now in its 6th year! This free, family-friendly event is your chance to meet the heroes behind the uniforms and see their incredible vehicles and equipment up close. Full Event Description Bundoran RNLI's 6th Annual Emergency Services Open Day Sunday, August…

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