Traditional Music

The Atlantic Irish Fest is a four-day program of tours & music which takes place from January 17-21 2026. The Atlantic Irish Fest showcases some of Donegal's best traditional music and musicians, and over four nights, we feature four great shows- the first performance on Saturday Jan 17 is Cairdeas, a showcase of local musicians of all ages, led by the McGrath and O'Brien families. The Cairdeas sh…

An evening of traditional singing hosted by Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle featuring local and visiting singers, and a special invited guest each month. Sessions take place the second Friday of each month, January - June, September - December, and generally alternate between McFeeley's Bar, Clonmany (F93 H286) and the North Pole Bar, Drumfries (F93 YN35). Always check in our website and s…

Based in the heritage town of Ardara, the Donegal School of Traditional Irish Music run weekend and week long courses to suit all levels of musicians in all instruments from June to September. With nightly sessions in the local bars and the numerous tourist attractions nearby, you are guaranteed to have a fun filled, educational, cultural and, never to be forgotten, Donegal experience.