Donegal has a rich and diverse calendar of annual events and festivals. The challenge here is what to choose! Content literally ranges from seafood and surfing, to music, arts and bluegrass.
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. Earagail Arts Festival b...
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17 July - 25th July The 50th Burtonport Summer Festival will take place from July 17 to July 25. As one of County Donegal’s longest-running community celebrations, this milestone year features nine days of live music, family activities, and tra...
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St. Catherine's Band is a celebrated marching band based in Killybegs, County Donegal. They are the back-to-back All-Ireland Senior Accordion Champions, winning top titles at Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann. The band will march through the Town of Kil...
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23rd to 25th of July 2026 The MacGill Summer School is one of Ireland’s most prominent and longstanding forums for public debate, held annually in Glenties, Co. Donegal. Founded in 1981 to honour local writer Patrick MacGill, it has grown from ...
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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 longes...
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Join us between 1pm and 4pm to explore a wide range of stalls featuring locally made crafts, artisan food, handmade gifts, homeware, and more. Whether you're looking for something unique or simply want to support local makers, there will be plenty...
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27th of July to 31st of July Fleadh Cheoil Chill Chartha (the Kilcar Fleadh) is an annual celebration of traditional Irish music, song, and dance held in the Gaeltacht village of Chill Chartha, Co. Dhun na nGall. The 2026 festival runs from Mon...
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The Muff Féile is a popular annual community festival in Muff, County Donegal, typically held over the August Bank Holiday weekend. It serves as a modern reimagining of the traditional Muff Festival, featuring a vibrant lineup of live music, famil...
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As the oldest continually running folk and traditional music festival in Ireland, Ballyshannon once again prepares to welcome audiences to the vibrant heart of County Donegal. This year's program promises an unforgettable celebration featuring a m...
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1st–8th August — Wild Atlantic Festival 2026! Get ready for a fantastic week of creativity, culture, music, and fun at the Wild Atlantic Festival. Table Loom Weaving Classes, Basket Weaving Workshops, Art Painting Classes, Bird & River Walks, Ph...
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Join in for a celebration of rural life and community spirit at the Gleann Cholm Cille Agricultural Show, an event with a rich history dating back to the early fifties. Originally established by the late Fr. James Mc Dyer, this show was once one o...
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