May Events in the Peninsula

in inishowen
The Northern Lights
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
One of the world's most famous and stunning solar phenomena is eagerly expected over Irish skies in the coming weeks, stargazers have said.
The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, has its best chance of being seen…
Duck Derby 1st Apr
Contact: Liam Gill
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 9362226
Mob: 0879675363
Duck Derby
Sunday, April 1, 2012 3:00pm until 6:00pm
Ducks €5 or 3 for €10
Lines available from The Generals or iCARE Centre
Phone 0868602033 for further details.....
THE FAN VAN 2nd Apr
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
NOW IT'S OUR TURN....
The Irish Daily Mail's Fan Van and The National Fan Book's visit to Donegal on the 2nd April 2012 as part of our crusade to bring The National Fan Book and indeed The Fan Van across the length and breadth…
The Blind Factor 7th Apr
Contact: The Manager
Location: Ballyliffin
Tel: 00353 74 9376106
The Blind Factor (X-Factor / The Voice) at the Ballyliffin Hotel.
Looking for Talent, Have you got what it takes?
€10 Entry Fee Easter Saturday the 7th April.
In aid of the Foyle Hospice.
Easter Fun at the Redcastle Hotel 8th Apr
Contact: Carole Smyth
Location: Moville
Tel: 074 9385555
The Redcastle Oceanfront,Golf & Spa Hotel are having an Easter Family Fun day on Easter Sunday 8th April, with an Easter Egg hunt, face painting and disco plus much more. A great day for all the family. Booking essential.
Carndonagh GAA Strictly Come Dancing 8th Apr
Contact: The Manager
Location: Buncrana
Tel: +353 (0)87 753 8317
Carndonagh Gaa presents Strictly Come Dancing @ The Plaza, Buncrana on Easter Sunday 8th April. Doors open at 7.30pm. There are 14 couples taking part which is sure to be a great nights entertainment.
Traditional Session @ Glendowen 8th Apr
Contact: Ann McGonigle
Location: Clonmany
Tel: 00353 74 9376265
Mob: 00353 87 9806948
Traditional music, song and dance in the Glendowen Craft Studio, Meentagh
Glen Clonmany on Sunday 8th April (Easter Sunday) from 3.30 to 6pm.
Donations on the day to Irish kidney Association. All musicians, Singers,
dancers…
Easter Sunday Fundraiser for South Africa 8th Apr
Contact: Anne McGrory
Location: Culdaff
Tel: 074 9379104
A fund raising night is due to be held in Mc Grory’s Backroom Bar in Culdaff this Easter Sunday night. In what promises to be a great night the event will feature well known local musicians, the Kate O’ Callaghan Band, the Finbarr…
Art Exhibition Carndonagh 9th April
Contact: The Manager
Location: Carndonagh
Tel: 0749374191
Network with Launch of Art Exhibition in Carn
The Inishowen Rural Arts Network will launch their Art Exhibit & Spoken Word event entitled ‘Easter Envisioned, Enchanted’ at the Cafe Donagh, Carndonagh Easter Monday April…
The Coffee Cups Open Mic Night Every Tuesday
Contact: John Mc Laughlin
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 9321693
The Coffee Cups Open Mic Night every Tuesday nights!
Great talent on show! Sing a song or recite a poem. BYOB 'Bring Your Own Bottle'!
Every Tuesday: 9:00pm until late.
Location: SuperValu, Cockhill Road,…
i.C.A.R.E. Charity Bingo 11th Apr
Contact: Liam Gill
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 9362226
Mob: 0879675363
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 9:00pm until 12:00am at the Plaza, Buncrana.
Monster Bingo
Draw for Hamper
Everyone Welcome
Please Support!!!
For further info contact 086 860 2033
Fundraising Table Quiz 11th Apr
Contact: John McLaughlin
Location: Ballyliffin
Tel: 00353 74 9376107
Ballyliffin Tidy Towns Committee will host a table quiz in the Strand Hotel Ballyliffin on Wednesday 11th April at 10pm All welcome.
Inishowen Singers' Circle Session 13 April
Contact: Grace Toland
Location: Inishowen
Tel: +353 (0)87 2903799
Inishowen Traditional singers Circle session on Friday 9 March 2012, North Pole Bar, Drumfries with special guest: Roisín White, Down.
On the second Friday of the months September – June, the Inishowen Traditional Singers’…
Denzil Browne - Exhibition 14th Apr - 14th May
Contact: The Manager
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 00353 (0) 74936 3469
Denzil Browne - Photo Chemical Process. An exhibition of new work produced in an Artlink Darkroom Residency: Darkroom Prints and Cyanotypes - a 160 year old photographic process using sunlight to capture images on paper.
Exhibition…
Fundraising Duathlon 15th Apr
Contact: The Manager
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 9361000
Registration – Buncrana Leisure Centre, 10am event starts @ 11am and includes the following:
2 mile run
10 mile cycle
2 mile run
Single and team event
Prizes
Fundraising event for Buncrana Leisure Centre
Furey 5K Road Race Series 19th Apr
Contact: Eoghan Furey
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353879474883
Wed 19th April – Bay Road – Athletics NI 5K Championships
Each Race has a generous £420 Prize Fund.
Covering all usual categories: Open Masters and U20 Male and Female.
Overall Series…
Swan Park Orienteering
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
As an activity it can be enjoyed by everyone. People of all abilities, age and gender can participate in an inexpensive leisure time activity. At an introductory level it requires no more than a pair of trainers, outdoor clothing, clear plastic…
Traditional Irish Music Sessions Every Friday
Contact: Anne McGrory
Location: Culdaff
Tel: 074 9379104
Mc Grory's Culdaff. Traditional Irish Music Sessions every Friday at 10pm in the Front Bar.
Buncrana Golf Club Charity Open 30th Apr - 3rd May
Contact: The Manager
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 00353 74 9362279
Buncrana Golf Club Charity Open (all men golfers) in aid of MS to be held from 30 April - 3 May 2012. Further details from Clubhouse on 074 9362279.
Buncrana Golf Club Ladies Branch Charity Open in aid of Multiple Sclerosis to…
Traditional Irish Music Sessions Every Thursday
Contact: The Manager
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 00353 74 9361999
Drift Inn Buncrana. Traditional Irish Music Sessions every Thursday at 10pm in the Front Bar.
McCallions on the Square Live Music and Nightclub
Contact: Sinead
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 9362394
Mob: 0873345430
McCallions on the Square is one of the Northwest's most renowned Bars. Established in 1944, it houses four different venues in one large modern building. The McCallions Bar is a traditionally designed bar which the locals love with great views…
Traditional Irish Music Sessions Every Wed
Contact: Jean O'Flaherty
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 00353 74 936 1305
O'Flaherty's Bar has always been renowned for it's live music especially Irish traditional sessions which take place every Wednesday night with local act Shandrum and friends taking to the stage. One of Irelands greatest fiddle players Dinny…
Community Library 's Events and Entertainment
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
History Talks, kids art, junior bookclubs, teenage bookclubs and much more.
Buncrana Tel (074) 93 61941:
Rhyme Time takes place every Friday morning in the library. Song and Dance for toddlers. 10.45-11.30.
CEILI DANCING Culdaff Every Wednesday
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
CEILI DANCING in the Wee Hall Culdaff every Wednesday from 9.00pm till 11.00pm. All welcome.
Irish Dancing Culdaff every Monday
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
Irish Dancing - Irish Dancing classes in Bocan Hall every Monday 5pm-6:30pm. New pupils welcome.
Inishowen Community Bingo
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
Please find below a listing of community Bingo Halls and their timetable all year round.
Moville Bingo:
St Eugene's Hall Moville. Every Monday 9pm. All welcome.
Burt Bingo:
St Mary's Hall, Burt, Tue at…
Irish Dancing Greencastle Every Tuesday
Contact: The Manager
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 00353 74 93 81054
Irish Dancing - Irish Dancing classes in Greencastle Resource Centre every Tuesday 5.30 – 7.00pm. New pupils welcome.
Saddle Rock Cycle Every Sunday
Contact: Phelim
Location: Inishowen
Tel: + 353 87-2758818
Cycling runs leave”The Loaf” Bridge street car park Carndonagh every Sunday morning at 10am, all welcome. People interested in joining the club can come along and join in with a club run and enjoy the craic before signing up. Caters…










