Apr 8
27th – 29th September 2019
Ardara
The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music and dance festival held in Ardara to honour the late John Doherty, a legendary fiddler from the area. It comprises concerts, sessions, workshops, ceili dances, and many more informal events. > More
7th – 10th November 2019
Ballyshannon
Based in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland, Allingham Arts Festival is a celebration of the life and works of one of our town’s most famous ancestors, writer and poet William Allingham and his wife, the fine artist, Helen Allingham. Each year sees their memory celebrated with events and workshops in poetry, creative writing, digital storytelling, art & design, fine art and singer songwriting. The festival is designed to inspire and showcase participants and lovers of the creative arts. >> Read More
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28th – 29th June 2019
Buncrana, Inishowen
Buncrana Music Festival returns to Buncrana’s Shore Front in what is expected to be the biggest music event in the north west of the year.
Autumn: 24th – 30th September 2018
West Donegal
A week-long, creative writing holiday with a difference – scenic walks, fascinating talks and daily practical writing and editing workshops – all in a land that time forgot, in probably the most scenic part of Ireland, along the famous ‘Wild Atlantic Way.’ > Read More
27th – 30th September 2018
Ramelton
The festival weekend will feature a series of concerts in Ramelton Town Hall, as well as gigs and acoustic sessions in local pubs. The ‘gypsy jazz’ style is associated with the playing of one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived, Django Reinhardt (1910 – 53), a Romany gypsy in France. > Read More
29th – 30th September 2018
Dunfanaghy
A festival highlighting the vast array of local artisan food producers with demonstrations, special offers, traditional music and entertainment. > Read More
9th – 13th August 2018
Gaoth Dobhair
This Festival celebrates the musical and cultural heritage of Gaoth Dobhair. There are few areas in Ireland that can boast such a wealth of internationally renowned musical acts. > Read More
16th – 19th August 2018
Greencastle
Greencastle Regatta is one of the longest running Maritime Festivals in Ireland and it will be back again this year. It’s a fun packed festival celebrating our maritime heritage along the Foyle. > More
16th – 19th August 2018
Inishowen
Marathons of Memories. There are lots of Half, Full & Ultra Marathons but there is only one QUADRATHON, a festival of running that goes way beyond the run itself, walkers, runners, coastal scenery, lapping waves, camaraderie, hospitality and “medals to dream for” are only a few of the reasons why you’d want to register for this iconic and friendliest of event. > Read More
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