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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.     

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The Monte Challenge

The Monte Challenge is a multi-sport adventure race in Donegal combining running, cycling, and mountain trekking across different course options. Full Event Description The ‘Monte Challenge’ is Mountcharles’ first ever adventure race and was h...

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Dunkineely Honda Run

Annual Dunkineely Honda 90 Run Returns This Saturday in Aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust The highly anticipated Dunkineely Honda 90 Run 2026 will take place this Saturday, August 29, bringing together motoring enthusiasts from across th...

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RNLI & Emergency Services Open Day

Aug 30, 2026 01:00 PM Event Summary Join us for an action-packed afternoon at the Bundoran RNLI and Emergency Services Open Day, now in its 6th year! This free, family-friendly event is your chance to meet the heroes behind the uniforms and...

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The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival 2026

3rd of September to 13th of September 2026 The Glenties Harvest Fair Festival 2026 takes place from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, with the main traditional Harvest Fair Day on Saturday, September 12, 2026.The multi-day fest...

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Oakfest

5th to 6th September 2026 Start Time 12:00 PM Donegal’s family-friendly festival returns on the 5th & 6th September 2026, with a line-up that includes an impressive list of musical talent. With two very different line-ups across two stages, thi...

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At The End of The Day

The musical is inspired by the patchwork quilt Love Across The Waves created by the Arranmore and Tir Boghaine Women's Groups. It explores life in Donegal during the early 19th century, focusing on the romance between Matthew Lyons from Teelin and...

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Bundoran Dune Run

Dune Run Bundoran: Conquer the Coastal Challenge Join us for an exhilarating coastal adventure along the stunning shores of Bundoran, Co. Donegal, where sand, sea, and determination converge in the ultimate test of endurance and spirit. The Dun...

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Inishowen Walking Festival 2026

Lace up your walking boots and save the dates! The Inishowen Walking Festival returns this September, bringing together communities, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts for a week-long celebration of the magnificent landscapes across the Penins...

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Sheer Luck Holmes

Show Starts: 7:30pm A laugh-out-loud Murder Mystery Dinner Show! Get ready for an exhilarating evening of mystery and mayhem as Holmes, Watson and Mrs Hudson re-enact their latest mind-boggling case. Expect hilarious characters, deadly twis...

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Crana Country Sessions

Get ready, Buncrana! A brand-new country music experience is arriving as Crana Country Sessions – Episode 1 takes over The Plaza, Buncrana on Friday, 18th September 2026, as part of the celebrations for Culture Night. This promises to be an unforg...

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Saltwater Festival 2026

The Saltwater Festival in Bundoran, County Donegal, runs from September 30 to October 4, 2026. It celebrates Atlantic surf culture with an international surf competition at The Peak, live music acts across local venues, art exhibitions, wellness s...

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The Johnny Doherty Festival

The Johnny Doherty Festival 2026 Fri 25th September - Sun 27th September 2026 Various Times Ardara The Johnny Doherty Festival 2026 Ardara, Co. Donegal Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September Ardara will once again be buzzing with the...

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