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

22nd - 25th July Buncrana Music & Arts Festival 2010

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, 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.

30th July - 2nd August Muff Festival

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.

1st – 8th August Clonmany Music Festival 2010

The Clonmany Festival to date has been in existence for 42 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 5th – 8th August 2010

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

Heritage Week 21st – 29th August 2010

National Heritage Week is from the 21st to 29th 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.