Walking Events in Donegal

Féile Siulóid Arainn Mhór is a walking festival that will take place on Arranmore Island from the 22nd to 24th May 2026. Full Event Description It will start on Friday the 22nd of May with a Leave no trace workshop in An Cultúrlann. There will be walks along The Árainn Mhór Blueway over the weekend. Saturday the walk is the 14km loop. Sunday there will be a lighter walk. There also be music in…

The rolling hills of County Donegal and the Atlantic coastline provide the backdrop to what many believe to be the most scenic setting for any Twelfth parade. This year, the annual Rossnowlagh procession will be held on Saturday, 11th July, the day before the demonstrations in Northern Ireland. It is expected that upwards of 50 lodges from Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim and Monaghan, as well as visiting …

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…

The Monte Challenge is a multi-sport adventure race in Donegal combining running, cycling, and mountain trekking across different course options. Full Event Description The ‘Monte Challenge’ is Mountcharles’ first ever adventure race and was held for the first time on 7 September 2024! The second Monte Challenge took place 30 August 2025 and year 3 will be on Saturday 29th August 2026. We are …