in inishowen

Festivals & Events

Throughout the year Inishowen hosts a wide selection of festivals and events with something to surprise and entertain all ages and tastes. From music, art, drama to cultural, historical and sporting events not forgetting lots of frolics and fun for the little ones

International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar 18-21 Mar 2011

http://www.inishowensinging.ie
International Folk Song & Ballad Seminar running 18-21 March 2011 in Ballyliffin/Clonmany. Based in the Ballyliffin Hotel, this is a weekend of concerts, talks and sessions featuring Irish and international traditional singers. Our theme for 2011 is "Blessed art thou amongst women: women in traditional song".

Inishowen International Guitar Fest 5th-10th Apr 2011

http://www.iguitar.ie
Inishowen's second International Guitar festival weekend starts on the 5th Apr 2011. Based in McGrorys of Culdaff with concerts/workshops in Inishowens major towns, the 2011 festival promises another Carlsberg weekend. 2010 started with Jennifer Batten show at Moville community school and Garth Pearson and Wim denHerden entertaining at Tullyarvan Mill in Buncrana then off to Culdaff to hear Henry McCullogh, Arty McGlynn, Clive Carroll Beppe Gambetta , The Deans, Grainne Duffy .. and the list went on! 2011's line-up has Supertramp guitarist, Carl Verheyen, bluegrass legend Jim Hurst, Celtic rock hero Pat McManus, Flamenco with Eduardo Niebla, R&R hero Bobby Cochran, Jazz with Joscho Stephan trio, Nick Harper and Chris Smither and many others. A weekend in Inishowen not to be missed!

CARN DOMNAGH CULTURAL WEEKEND 23rd - 25th Apr 2011

Failte Carn Domnagh Traditional/Cultural weekend:
Irish dancing and music events every day followed by a  Ceile Mor and concert with special Easter Monday Parade as finale.

Buncrana Music & Arts Festival 21st - 24th July 2011

www.buncranamusicfestival.com
The new Buncrana Music & Arts Festival will celebrate the artistic talent and energy the town has been renowned for, with an amazing variety of local, national and international artists performing programme will be crammed with events including concerts, workshops, drama sketches, 2010 saw late night gigs with the The Coronas, Altan, The Undertones, The Pyros, Inishowen Gospel Choir, Fleetwood Bac and many more... Also the fun and frolics that go with festival time in Buncrana, fireworks, barbeques, kids fun.

29th July - 1st August Muff Youth and Sports Festival 2011

Over the August Bank Holiday weekend each year Muff is a mass of color and crowds. Of course this is all due to Muff Festival taking place

Muff Festival all started over discussions, following a recent stretch of good weather, in a local bar back in 1981. The idea was floated to have a sports festival over a weekend in the village to make the most of the weather and holiday time. Hence the idea of a sports festival in Muff was born.

Muff Youth and Sports Festival, is a community celebration, much loved by locals and visitor alike. Patrons are treated to an eclectic mix of over thirty colourful and sometimes quirky events catering for all ages and tastes. You’re welcome to come along and enjoy the sport, crack and local hospitality.

31stJuly – 8th August Clonmany Music Festival 2011

The Clonmany Festival to date has been in existence for 43 successful years, an annual event that has become entwined in local traditions and culture. The festival is somewhat unique in that it has always catered for the entire family, with something to offer for all age groups and a wide variety of tastes. The First Festival was an emigrants' Festival. Much of the spirit was due to the generosity of people at home with their time and talent to welcome back the emigrants from England, Scotland and America. This spirit still flourishes to this day, however the emigrants now return from all corners of the globe not just England, Scotland and America.

Greencastle Regatta 4th – 7th August 2011

Loads of Water activities Kayaking, Swimming and Fishing. Fun and Sports days, Parades with live music all week.

Heritage Week 20th – 28th August 2011

National Heritage Week is from the 20th to 28th August. Pick up your copy of the National Heritage Week Event Guide. Complete event listings for Inishowen can be viewed in the August section of Festival and Events. Whale watching, Heritage Trails, Historical Talks and Tours.