Donegal

Donegal

Lose yourself in some of the finest scenery Ireland has to offer

Glenveagh Castle
The heart of rural Donegal
Gweedore
Donegal Oysters

From left to right: Glenveagh Castle, The heart of rural Donegal, Gweedore, Donegal Oysters

If you long to get away from it all, then Donegal is the perfect spot. With soaring sea cliffs that plummet 300 metres, deserted white sandy beaches, jaw-dropping landscapes, excellent seafood and quiet cosy pubs, Donegal forces you to sit back, slow down and admire the view. 

But whether you want to opt for long rambling walks over rugged terrain, laze around on a scenic beach, or explore an ancient site, this spectacular county in Ireland’s  North West corner is hard to beat.

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Hill Walking in the Donegal Highlands

06 Jul 2013 - 24 Aug 2013

Hill walking in the Donegal highlands covers daily 4-6 walks along the coast and on the hills. One of the walks includes Sliabh...

Moville Vintage Car Rally and Road Run

07 Jul 2013 - 07 Jul 2013

Moville Vintage Car rally is the longest established vintage show in the north west of Ireland and July 2013 will see Moville...

Culdaff Water Sports Fun Weekend

12 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

Culdaff Water Sports Fun Weekend is entering its 13th year. This event was started by the Houten Family of Bunagee, Culdaff in...

The Danny Webster Ceili, Sets and Barndance Weekend

12 Jul 2013 - 14 Jul 2013

The Danny Webster Sets Ceili and Barndance Weekend is a weekend of set, ceili and two hand dancing. Music by Danny Webster and...

The Annual Donegal Fiddle Summer School with Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí

29 Jul 2013 - 03 Aug 2013

The 28th Annual Donegal Fiddle Summer School with Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí is a paradise for fiddle players from aspiring to...

Colgan Hall Art Exhibition

02 Aug 2013 - 06 Aug 2013

This will be the 9th Annual Colgan Hall Art Exhibition, featuring international and local artists, including Sharon McDaid, James...

Cavanaghs of Carrowhugh Re-union

02 Aug 2013 - 09 Aug 2013

The Cavanagh family of Carrowhugh has branches in America, Britain, Ireland and Australia. This event is open to all the...

National Songwriter Contest

02 Aug 2013 - 05 Aug 2013

The National Songwriters Contest will take place in the idyllic, picturesque town of Moville and the neighbouring fishing village...

Letterkenny Live

03 Aug 2013 - 04 Aug 2013

Letterkenny Live 2013 is a live music festival over two days with headline bands playing on the gig rig in Letterkenny. The event...

Ballyshannon 400

05 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013

In 2013, Ballyshannon, the oldest town in Ireland, will celebrate the 400th anniversary of the signing of the Royal Charter. Down...

Kilcar Fleadh - Féile Ceoil Chill Chartha

05 Aug 2013 - 11 Aug 2013

Kilcar Fleadh - Feile Ceol Cill Chartha is a weeklong festival of traditional music, songs and dance, celebrating the living...

O'Donnell Clan Gathering 2013

05 Aug 2013 - 09 Aug 2013

This O'Donnell Clan Gathering is for all O' Donnells and friends to come together for 5 days to enjoy and experience O'Donnell...

Quadrathon - 4 Marathons in 4 Days

15 Aug 2013 - 18 Aug 2013

Extreme North's Quadrathon 4 Marathon Challenge offers 4 individual courses, mainly along the quiet, coastal route know by...

DylanFest on the Lough (Stuck Inside of Moville)

22 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

This is the 7th year of the biggest DylanFest in Europe. It takes place on the banks of the salmon fishing Lough Foyle, 17 miles...

A Taste of Donegal Food Festival

23 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013

This year's Taste of Donegal Food Festival will be held over a three day period, commencing on the Friday evening with the...

Voices By The Ocean

23 Aug 2013 - 23 Aug 2013

Voices By The Ocean is a choral festival. Choirs from across the ocean will be invited to listen and join choirs from around...

BeatlesFest on the Lough

29 Aug 2013 - 01 Sep 2013

This is the 7th year of the BeatlesFest, Ireland's only annual festival of Beatles and sixties music. It takes place in the...

West Coast Challenge

02 Sep 2013 - 05 Sep 2013

The West Coast Challenge is a golf competition played on Bundoran, Strandhill, Enniscrone and Donegal Golf Clubs. It’s a four day...

West Coast Challenge Golf Tournament

02 Sep 2013 - 05 Sep 2013

The annual West Coast Challenge is celebrating its 27th year in 2013 and attracts amateur golfers worldwide. It is played over...

2nd Gallagher Global Gathering

06 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

2nd Gallagher Global Gathering in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal from 6th September to 14th September 2013. Gallaghers from all over the...

2nd Gallagher Global Gathering

06 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

2nd Gallagher Global Gathering in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal from 6th September to 14th September 2013. Gallaghers from all over the...

2nd Gallagher Global Gathering

06 Sep 2013 - 14 Sep 2013

The 2nd Gallagher Global Gathering takes place in September 2013 and will be based at Ostan Loch Altan Hotel in the village of...

Glen River Summer Festival

09 Sep 2013 - 18 Sep 2013

Glen River Summer Festival is a small local summer festival with walks, music and more. Dates to be confirmed.

Rugged Peaks Challenge

12 Sep 2013 - 12 Sep 2013

Extreme North's Rugged Peaks Challenge highlights the outdoors of north west Inishowen. Starting and finishing at Pollan Beach,...

The Johnny Doherty Music and Dancing Festival

27 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2013

The Johnny Doherty Festival is a traditional music and dance festival held in Ardara to honour the late John Doherty, a legendary...

Mooathon

29 Sep 2013 - 29 Sep 2013

Join in Mooathon 2013 - a 'cow' themed half marathon and full marathon event. Try either the semi-skimmed event (13.1 miles/21 km)...

The 31st Annual Donegal Fiddlers Weekend with Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí

04 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013

The 31st Annual Donegal Fiddlers Weekend with Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí is a weekend of lessons, talks, a concert and informal...

The Big Ramble

04 Oct 2013 - 06 Oct 2013

Join in the 4th annual Big Ramble walking festival in the Dunfananghy area organised by Narosa. The Dunfanaghy area in north west...

Charles Macklin Autumn School

10 Oct 2013 - 14 Oct 2013

Charles Macklin (26 September 1690 – 11 July 1797), originally Cathal MacLochlainn, was an actor and dramatist born in Culdaff, a...

Allingham Arts Festival

07 Nov 2013 - 10 Nov 2013

The Allingham Arts Festival is designed as a four day event held on the second week of November. The festival aims to promote the...

Caisleann Oir

20 Nov 2013 - 23 Nov 2013

This musical adaptation of Séamus O' Grianna's Caisleain Oir has been staged to widespread acclaim, having won the prestigious...

 

 

 

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County Donegal is famous for its inspirational music. So it’s not surprising that it’s the birthplace of Enya, Clannad, Rory Gallagher and Daniel O'Donnell, with millions of record sales between them!