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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17 July - 19th July Sult Féile (Sult Festival) is an annual, community-run music festival held in Gaoth Dobhair (Gweedore) in the heart of the West Donegal Gaeltacht. Known as the region's premier late-night, multi-genre summer festival, it fea...
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Fáilte go dtí Oileán na Cruite Off the coast of Donegal, tethered to the mainland by a slender bridge, lies Cruit Island — An Chruit, in Irish, meaning “the harp”. It is a name that carries the deep memory of a landscape shaped like the instrum...
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Ireland's most exciting céilí comes to Donegal! High tempo, live music and brilliant craic. What's not to love?! Suitable for everyone, this Summer Céilí on Fri 17th July is for everyone, whether you're a total newcomer to Irish dancing, or an ...
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Start Time 19:30 Event Summary Legendary Irish singer-songwriter Kieran Goss arrives for a special solo show of both old and new material at Buncrana Cinema on Saturday 18th July! Full Event Description Kieran Goss has long established as...
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18th to 19th July 2026 Immerse yourself in Ireland's ancient stone culture. Hands-on dry stone walling and stone carving workshops in south Donegal. Tír Chonaill Stone Festival 2026 takes place on18th & 19th July 2026 in Mountcharles, County...
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A nostalgic journey that celebrates the enduring power of art song and the personal ties that bind generations. Curated in memory of her grandmother Barbara Hickey (1926–2022) this recital is a heartfelt exploration of memory and legacy. A central...
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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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