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.
15 March - 31st December 2024, Donegal Town. In 2024, Donegal Town will mark its 550th Birthday. Its origins can be traced back to 1474, when Lady Nuala O'Donnell established a Franciscan Abbey on the shores of Donegal Bay. Around the same tim...
Continue Reading2024 Donegal Garden Trail Our beautiful parks and gardens offer visitors a delightful and unique experience of the magical Donegal environment. At 17 locations throughout the County you are welcome to explore parks and gardens, some open to v...
Continue ReadingDrama Cast - Online A study aid for second level students Produced by An Grianán Theatre in co-production with Workhouse Theatre Co, DramaCast presents scenes from three exam texts: Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, and Philadelphia, Here I Come. ...
Continue Reading22nd November 2024 Echo Harte performing Live at Lifford Old Courthouse. Support on the night from Jim 'Farmer' Harte “The artist’s new single is unlike anything out at the moment. Unique isn’t a unique enough word for what Echo Harte brings t...
Continue Reading23rd November 2024 Dolly Parton & Shania Twain Back by popular demand!! Returning after a sold out show here last year, Dolly Parton & Shania Twain take to the stage once again in Lifford Old Courthouse on Saturday the 23rd of November. ...
Continue Reading24th November 2024 @ 4pm - 8pm Celebrate the festive season at An Chúirt Hotel's Christmas Market! Wander through a range of stalls featuring talented local painters, handcrafted goods, unique jewellery, beauty products, and more. Make it a f...
Continue ReadingSundays from 1st - 22nd December 2024 @ 12 noon - 2:30pm Meet Santa at The Shandon! Event takes place on Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December & BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL! Take the journey to Mrs Claus’ Cabin, where you will meet Santa and e...
Continue Reading2nd December - 22nd December Capture the Magic of Christmas at Santa's Grotto Donegal! Santa's exclusive photo studio is getting ready to open in the heart of Ireland's winter wonderland! ✨ Professional photos with Santa Claus ✨ Enchanting ...
Continue Reading3rd - 7th December 2024 Join the Letterkenny Music and Drama Group as they bring the beloved tale of Shrek to life on stage at the An Grianán Theatre. Follow the adventures of everyone’s favourite ogre Shrek, as he sets off on a quest to res...
Continue Reading7th to 14th December, 2024 Ballyshannon's Abbey Arts Productions is delighted to present its 11th pantomime in the Abbey Arts Centre, this year it's the tale of Alice in Wonderland. Packed with all the ingredients that will have you laughing...
Continue ReadingDecember 10th, 2024 @ 7:30pm The Staff, Elected Members, Family and Friends of Donegal County Council will provide a night of light-hearted entertainment for all. Beidh meascán de shiamsaíocht i nGaeilge agus i mBéarla ann. The programme wil...
Continue Reading14th - 15th December 2024 @ 7:30pm Please join us for our favourite annual tradition, the Danu Young Women's Choirs' Christmas celebration, Then Sings My Soul! We will introduce our audience to new Christmas choral anthems and sing you some of ...
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