festivals and fairs around south west donegal

This festival, which takes place over two days in March (St. Patrick's Day  Weekend), expects walkers from Ireland, Scotland and The Netherlands. The programme includes easy, moderate and strenous routes, taking in the Maghera and Loughros Bays, the banks of the Owenrea River and an ascent by Easaranka Water fall on Glengesh Hill.

The easy walks are will take around three hours, while the strenous walks take about six hours. The Festival includes evening entertainment....

Family Fun Day is packed with fun for all. It includes Street Entertainment, Bouncing Castles and lots more! A thoroughly enjoyable day for all the family....

The Mick And Michael Carr Memorial Music Festival takes place annually in O'Donnell's Bar and Community Centre, Meenageary, Carrick, County Donegal. A weekend of excellent entertainment including traditional music is guaranteed and workshops will also be given by this year's special guests. This event takes place on the June Bank Holiday Weekend....

The Seafood Festival in Portnoo/Rosbeg features an oyster opening competition, two tonnes of free seafood, a Festival Queen and Batchelor competition, and music galore!...

14th Annual Bundoran Music Festival 2009.

Great Northern Hotel.
Friday 23rd October - Monday 26th October.

This spectacular event includes top Irish acts - Mike Denver, Jimmy Buckley, Kieran McGilligan, TR Dallas etc. Unbelievable all in package deals of accommodation and entertainment available....

This festival is normally held around Mid-June. This event celebrates the life of poet  Wiliam Allingham....

A week of music, craic and madness. This festival includes music of every kind along with other features including car treasure hunts and outdoor dances....

This long established, annual two day international sea angling festival is renowned for the quality of fishing and the 'mighty craic'. Pre-booking essential....

Feile Gleanncholmcille is organised by a voluntary committee to provide entertainment for the local community and visitors to the area. The programme consists of events for all ages e.g. childrens's events, workshops, drama, music, sport and arts events....

The Bundoran Ocean Festival celebrates the diverse attributes of our most precious asset : the sea. Through participation in surfing and watersports, music, art, photography, cinema and food we aim to respect, protect and nurture our neighbour the Atlantic....