Festivals & Events in Donegal

15 March - 31st December 2024, Donegal Town. In 2024, Donegal Town will mark its 550th Birthday. Its origins can be traced back to 1474, when Lady Nuala O'Donnell established a Franciscan Abbey on the shores of Donegal Bay. Around the same time, her husband Red Hugh O'Donnell the First, Lord of Tir Chonaill founded Donegal Castle. The Town of Donegal grew up around these two great buildings an…

15th March - 28th October 2024 Join us as Oideas Gael celebrates 40 years of Irish language courses and cultural activity holidays for adults in the Donegal Gaeltacht! Oideas Gael in Gleann Cholm Cille, County Donegal, offers highly-acclaimed cultural programmes and Irish language courses for adults, catering for all levels from beginners to experienced speakers. Every year, participants fro…

27th April 2024 Join us for an unforgettable night of rock 'n' roll and Elvis Presley's greatest hits at An Chúirt Hotel. The Elvis Spectacular Show is quite simply the greatest Elvis show since 1977. One of the longest running tributes in the UK and Ireland, a show by fans for fans! European champion Ciaran Houlihan is the ultimate Elvis performer backed by an incredible live band and th…

3rd - 6th May 2024 The famous ‘Cup of Tae‘ traditional music festival takes place in Ardara in West Donegal. it honours the renowned fiddler John “The Tae” Gallagher. During the festival, you can enjoy Workshops, Schools of Music and street Music all weekend.

Fri 3rd May - Sun 5th May 2024 ACE Promotions present Donegal's Official Annual Rebel Fest taking place in Gaoth Dobhair, Donegal over the May Bank Holiday featuring a full weekend of the best of Rebel Music from Scotland & Ireland!! 1st Phase of Acts Announced Include Shebeen, Gary Og, Irish Brigade, Eimear No Ghlacain, Damien Quinn, Chris Erin Go Bragh, Gary Lawlor, Marty Healy, Katelin T…

4th May 2024 The Distinctive Voice of Ireland ‘Seán Keane is a touchstone of great singing tradition. He is the past, the present and the future.” Shay Healy, songwriter, broadcaster and journalist. Seán Keane was born in a small village called Caherlistrane near Tuam, Co. Galway. He grew up in a family of singers and musicians and learned the Sean-nós style of singing from his mother and…

10th – 11th May 2024 T.C Promotions presents: Rock on the Rock 2024 On Arranmore Island Featuring The Whislin Donkeys One for the Road Rhythm & Sticks Full Moon Fever Barry McGeown

10th May - 12 May 2024 The history theme of the weekend is ‘Words, Language and Lore/ Focail, Teanga agus Seanchas’ and will examine how words and language collided in Mícheál Ó Cléirigh’s Ireland (early 17th Century). Friday 10th May: School opening- Musical interludes - Primary School Art Awards for Art Competition organised for local school children (Fun evening). Summer School Club at Sa…

17th - 19th May 2024 Féile Róise Rua is a voluntary community-based festival celebrating the local music, song tradition and heritage of Arranmore island, in particular the music of local singer and song collector Róise Rua, or Róise na nÁmhrán. The festival is run by a social enterprise, Taisce an Oileáin, with all profits from the event going into community and arts projects on Arranmore. …

27th - 29th May 2024 Played over Rosapenna (Sandy Hills Links), Portsalon Golf Links & Ballyliffin (Old Links) Teams of four. Ladies & Gents, any combination. (Players are not split) The competition is both a singles & team event where you mark a singles stableford card each day. Team scoring is the best 3 cards from 4.

30th May - 2nd June 2024, Ballyshannon The 20th Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival will take place between 30th May - 2nd June 2024 in the town where the world's greatest Guitarist was born - Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland Born at the Rock Hospital in Ballyshannon in 1948 and since 2002 the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival has celebrated the Music & Life of Rory…

31st May - 02 June 2024 Buncrana Music Festival returns to Buncrana's Shore Front The highly anticipated Buncrana Music Festival 2024 will take place on Saturday 1st June & Sunday 2nd June 2024, Organiser Barry Doherty is expecting a fantastic event again for 2024 The spectacular line-up including Dan Mc Cabe, Chasing Abbey, Allie Sherlock among other artists will ensure crowds are entertai…

31st May - 4th June 2024, Dungloe After the success of last year's TOWN FEST DUNGLOE we just had to do it all over again. Top class entertainment by some of Ireland's finest. Friday 31st May BONKERS BINGO Saturday 1st June DEREK RYAN & GUESTS Sunday 2nd JENNY GREENE plus support Monday 3rd June ONE FOR THE ROAD BAND Dungloe Mayoral Election Ball La Gaelach Traditional mu…

2nd June 2024 Inishowen Pride are a voluntary community group and organisers of Donegal’s first ever Pride Parade in 2022. The event is growing bigger, brighter and more beautiful every year. Inishowen pride festival will host a range of events in the run up to the Pride parade Sunday 2nd June which will coincide with Pride month celebrations in Ireland and across the world. Follow thei…

9th June 2024 Celebrating 70th anniversary of the O'Donnell Clan Association (ODCA) in tandem with 550th anniversary of erection of Donegal Castle and foundation of Donegal Abbey in 1474 by Red Hugh O'Donnell the First. We are pleased to announce that the ODCA membership in Clans of Ireland has been renewed after an extended hiatus of absence. The Clan Gathering on 9 June 2024, being also th…

23rd June 2024 @ 8pm Philomena Begley widely known as the Queen of Irish Country is a name that needs very little introduction and is synonymous throughout Ireland and beyond,she has been at the forefront of Irish Country Music now for 60 years and during this time she has had a glittering career that has seen her achieve countless accolades and scoring dozens of No.1 hit songs that include “Th…

4th - 15th July 2024, Ramelton The Lennon Festival, an iconic yearly celebration since 1969, is set to enchant attendees from July 4th to July 15th. Bursting with an array of family-friendly activities, this cherished event promises something for everyone. The festivities kick off with a traditional opening ceremony on July 4th, followed by music extravaganzas on July 5th-6th and July 12th-…

6th - 20th July 2024 Experience some of Inishowens most beautiful landscapes up close and personal. Choose from 3 different categories, 26km Sprint (beginner), 41km Rebel, 62km Extreme. Tuff Inish gives you the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself in 2024, and sure it would be a shame not to indulge in the local hospitality while you're up here. Tuff Inish ☘️ Adventure racing has explo…

16 days of music, theatre, visual arts, film, literature, circus & carnival on Ireland’s North West Atlantic seaboard with Donegal’s premier summer event, Earagail Arts Festival. Earagail Arts Festival is a bilingual (Irish and English language), multidisciplinary summer festival which takes place each July throughout County Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way on the north-west coast of Ireland. …

21st - 28th July 2024 Seven days of guided walking from Dungloe to Gartan including Tory Island Co. Donegal. Be inspired by the life, the trails, and places of Clomcile

27th July - 8th August 2024 Experience the magic of Donegal's most enchanting festival as the Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival brings together music, culture, arts and community in a vibrant celebration of tradition and talent. The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is a community based festival which has been held annually since 1967 in Dungloe, County Donegal. It is fa…

2nd - 5th August 2024 A weekend of family activity and fun for everyone, bringing people together to celebrate village life and showing the importance of community. Beginning with the Opening Parade on Friday night and then leading into the weekend with a hive of activities for everyone. From sports, children's fun activities, drama workshops, amusements, fun walk/run, cycling, gaming arcade…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

21st - 22nd September 2024, Arranmore Island Presents: Begley, Buckley & Friends Country Music Weekend on Arranmore Island Featuring: Jimmy Buckley & Band Philomena Begley Paul Kelly & Band Aidan Quinn Jack Keogh Conor O Donnell Shaun McMonagle Jordan McPolin Accommodation, Return ferry (foot passenger) and entry to all music from €160pps (Additional night accommodation availabl…

6th November - 10th november 2024 The Allingham Festival is an Arts Festival with broad appeal. It includes events to appeal to families and individuals. Key event types are Drama, Music, Topical Lectures, Book Readings, Writing Competitions, History, Music and general entertainment. The festival takes place in early November which is normally a quiet time and we have built up a solid and …