Festivals & Events in Donegal

4th August 2024 After the SOLD OUT success of 2022 & 2023, FUSION Music Festival BASH returns with a bang on Sunday 4th Aug 2024. Another fantastic line-up complete with Rory & The Island, The Minertones, Darren Boot Burke and The Flashbacks making a return, joined by the brilliant youth of Colm Hargan, Stingin' Rogers and new kids on the block The Debonairs. Join us in beautiful South West…

4th August 2024 @ 7:30pm “Grampian Concert Orchestra under its long-time conductor Tim Tricker, is a community-based, amateur chamber orchestra based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Formed 25 years ago, its purpose has always been to bring the joy and thrill of live music into the local community and occasionally further afield, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to enjoy and play music. …

4th - 11th August 2024, Clonmany Once again this family event is a week of summer fun for all ages. This is Ireland's longest running and best known family festival and is situated in the beautiful village of Clonmany in the Inishowen Peninsula. Year after year thousands of holiday makers and locals alike enjoy the many events, live music, natural beauty and facilities which go hand in hand…

8th - 11th August 2024 Greencastle Regatta Festival is one of the longest running Maritime Festivals in Ireland Fri 9th: Melodica & My Generation Band Sat 10th: The Lads, The Two Bucks, The Cavanagh Brothers Sun 11th: Keltic Knights, All Folk'd Up

15th - 18th August 2024 Ireland's most celebrated and talked about Challenge, It’s not just a race, it’s an adventure experience with lifelong memories. 4 Marathons over 4 days across the stunning Inishowen Peninsula. You can choose Half or Full Marathon over 1 to 4 days, with a separate route on each of the days. The stunning location is surpassed only by the camaraderie and hospitality t…

16th - 17th August 2024, Donegal Town The Donegal Dragon annual regatta weekend is an enjoyable weekend of community spirit, competition, dancing, music, local food, and activities for the dragon boating community both local and international. The event is a change for breast cancer survivors to come together and celebrate. It is a chance for teams to showcase their training against other t…

16th August 2024 Padraig Jack was born into a musical family from the Aran islands. His dad is the songwriter Barry Ronan and he is the nephew of the Irish poet and Aosdána member Mary O’Malley. A native of Aran which has produced writers Liam O Flaithearta, Máirtín Ó Direáin and Breandán Ó hEithir, Padraig is proudly bilingual both as a conversationalist and a songwriter. A songwriter and c…

17th August 2024 Traditional Irish music titans Altan return home with their new album Donegal. Irish-language songs and dynamic twin-fiddling, both hallmarks of Altan's sound, framework the new music which tributes the band's native County Donegal and its rich musical heritage, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. Recorded by Manus Lunny at Stiúidió na Mara (Seafront Studio”) in Cou…

18th August 2024 Ballyshannon Agricultural Show The Event shows the best of Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Ponies, Poultry and The Home Industries Marquee which shows the best of Home Baking and Crafts etc. The Afternoon programme has lots of entertainment for the Family making it a great day out for all the family. Entries Close on Friday 2nd August 2024, Schedules available to download online …

18th August 2024 Annual Spanish Armada re-enactment walk and 16th century historical encampment (in Ardara) is back this August. The walk commemorated the march of the 900 survivors of La Duquesa Santa Ana, which was shipwrecked off Tramore beach near Rosbeg, to Killybegs.

18th August 2024 Tullan Strand Swim Tullan Strand to the Pier, Bundoran Start 2pm at Tullan Strand This is the old traditional swim and is 2.4 km. This is a fundraiser swim and not a timed race event. There will be kayak and boat coverage the whole way. There will also be a line of markers that will guide the swimmers in. This swim starts at 2pm from Tullan Strand. Please note …

23rd - 28th August 2024 The Killaghtee Festival will once again be taking place in Dunkineely, Bruckless and St. John's Point. Join us for heritage talks, sports, yoga, craft stalls, a treasure hunt, singing and much, much more. Featuring a coach trip to Glenveagh, a boat trip around St. John's Point and Kelane Brown free and live in Dunkineely Main Street. See website for timetable of…

24th - 25th August 2024, Arranmore Island Donegal's Original Island Country Music Festival with 20 Hours of Music and Dancing to Ireland's Top Country Acts. Featuring: Derek Ryan & Band Patrick Feeney & Band David Craig & Band Sean Corrigan Kelan Browne Conor O Donnell Ronan McGinty Jordan McPolin The McConnells 20 Hours of Music and Dancing to Ireland's Top Country Acts. Annual…

24th - 31st August 2024 World Championships Boat Angling Juniors (16 to 21 years) 2024 IRELAND - 23rd World Championship Juniors from August 24th to 31st, Rathmullan/Downings The Boat Angling Junior World Championships, for ages 16 to 21 years, is scheduled to take place in Ireland in 2024. The 23rd edition of this championship will be held from August 24th to 31st in Rathmullan/Downings.…

1st - 7th September 2024 Donegal Camino in aid of Cancer Care West. Guided by Award Winning and Donegal based guide John Mc Groary of John’s Walking Ireland and his team of guides Joe Coyle, Denis Sheridan and Michael Devaney, the Donegal Camino is also supported by many of Donegal’s high profile personalities who take to the highways and bi ways of their beloved Donegal with vigour. Fam…

7th - 8th September 2024, Oakfield Park, Raphoe OAKFEST 2024 Donegal’s much anticipated family friendly festival, Oakfest, is back again for 2024 for 2 days with 2 very different line ups, across 2 stages, to rock and entertain you! This year we are making the event even bigger & better than ever before with an exciting musical line-up and promising the very best in food, drink, and ente…

7th September 2024 The Monte Challenge is a run, cycle and off road mountain climb adventure in the wilds of Donegal. Explore the Wild Atlantic Way and the Bluestack Mountains by foot and by bike with three route options to choose from; The Full Monte, The Half Monte and The Little Monte family run/walk. You can enter as an individual or share the journey as a team. Races start from th…

11th - 15th September 2024 Glenties Harvest Fair Festival – The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival is one of the highlights of the the Donegal calendar every year (11th-15th September) This traditional Irish event has been held for more than two hundred years and is a real living celebration of Donegal's rich heritage. The fair always proves a big hit with locals and tourists alike. There’s ple…

12th September 2024 🌟 Join Us for a Night of Glamour and Giving! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce a special charity fashion show taking place at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on September 12th in memory of Rachel Connolly. This event will be a celebration of style and solidarity, all in aid of Pieta House, a fantastic organization providing free, professional services to people in suicidal d…

13th September 2024 Darren Doherty has been an active recording and performing artist for the last 20 plus years. Despite being the primary songwriter in a variety of successful projects, it’s only now as he moves to produce, record and release music under his own name that he feels this is the most authentic representation and expression of himself. This can be felt in every choice of lyric, c…