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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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Oideas Gael - Irish Language & Culture

Discover Ireland's unique language and culture with our immersive and engaging learning holidays. Since its foundation in 1984, Oideas Gael has attracted tens of thousands of participants to its highly-acclaimed adult Irish language courses and...

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Rossnowlagh Farmers Market

Every Friday (10am - 1pm) and Saturday (1pm - 4pm) through the Summer Rossnowlagh Farmers Market A Hidden Gem on the Wild Atlantic Way Discover one of Donegal’s best-kept secrets - Rossnowlagh Farmers Market, held every Friday in the heart of ...

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Ireland Adventure Summer Camp

Ireland Adventure Summer Camp is a full-day, multi-activity camp in Bundoran including watersports, Gaelic sports, workshops and fun with international students. Looking for an unforgettable summer experience for your children? The Ireland Adve...

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Earagail Arts Festival

12th - 26th July 2025 - Donegal's premier summer event, Earagail Arts Festival invites you to the most northern part of the Wild Atlantic Way from 12th - 26th July 2025. From innovative theatre, street arts and circus in national parks, forests...

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Irish Harp Concert with Harper Dr Janet Harbison & Guests

Join internationally renowned harper Dr Janet Harbison for an enchanting evening of traditional Irish music, performed in the beautiful and historic setting of Saint Crone’s Church. Accompanied by a host of talented guest musicians, this summer co...

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The Outcasts

Saturday 19th July @ 8pm Belfast punk band The Outcasts make a welcome return to the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) on Saturday, 19th July, following an electrifying performance during the Culture Shocks Punk Festival in 2024. Formed in 19...

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Hunt for Eunan's Monastery

19th July @ 2pm This is going to be a treasure hunt with a difference. Everyone is being invited to search for evidence of the monastery of Eunan, the 9th Abbot of Iona, that may still exist as stone walls dotted around the town. And more.........

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Mad Hatters Tea Party

20th July 2025 @ 1pm Mad Hatters Tea Party Arrive for 1pm to enjoy your Afternoon tea with the Mad Hatter, Alice, White Rabbit, and Queen of Hearts and join in with the activities, singing, games and magic. T+C’s: Adults and children’s ar...

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Joe Begley: The Last Days of the Wee Donegal

We're delighted to be welcoming railway historian Joe Begley back to the museum on Sunday 20th July at 3pm for a presentation on the last days of the CDR network! After almost a century of service, the late 1950s saw the coming of the end of th...

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Mary From Dungloe International Festival

The 58th Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival 2025 is back from July 26th to August 4th, bringing ten days of vibrant cultural, family, musical events to the heart of Dungloe, County Donegal. The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Fest...

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Muff Féile

31st July - 4th August 2025 Muff Féile now enters its second year with the inaugural festival taking place in 2024. ​We cater for all ages, aiming to create a Féile weekend full of fun events that entertain the residents of the area and vi...

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WayFinders:Fanad

Join the team in a series of heritage walks and creative workshops and help us to create communal story-maps of two walking trails on the Fanad coast. WayFinders: Fanad is an innovative project designed to immerse locals and visitors in a rich...

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