Online/Virtual Events in Donegal

Festivals & Events

While some events will not be hosted in their traditional, physical form, a few have come up with an innovative idea of running their events virtually. We love their creative thinking!

Colmcille 1500

St. Colmcille, also known as St. Columba, is one of Ireland's patron saints, a distinction that he shares with St. Patrick and St. Bridget. St. Colmcille was born in Gartan, County Donegal on December 7, 521 A.D. or 520 A.D. There are many sites associated with his life and many more that are dedicated to him. In 545 A.D., St. Colmcille founded his first monastery in Derry / Doire Cholm Cille. …