May Events in the Peninsula

in inishowen
Carndonagh Easter Monday Parade 1st Apr
Contact: Carndonagh Easter Parade
Location: Carndonagh
Tel: 086 8306304
CARNDONAGH is getting ready for the return of its 4th Annual Easter Parade
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A local committee was recently formed to revive the old tradition in the North Inishowen market town to give people a boost of fun and colour in the recession.
Easter Egg Hunt By Bike 1st April
Contact: Blaise Harvey
Location: Inishowen
Tel: +353 (0)7493 74856
Mob: +353 (0)87 9733 532
Yolks and spokes - an Easter Egg Hunt by bike!
To celebrate our grand opening of Cycle Inishowen we have planned a short (and easy!) cycle route around Culdaff and Bocan with clues to help you find the eggs and other…
Arts & Crafts Exhibition 1st April
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
Arts & Crafts Exhibition in Carndonagh Easter Monday
As part of The Gathering, Donegal, Federation of Irish Countrywomen’s Association are hosting a tea and coffee day and Arts And Crafts Exhibition on Easter…
Amazing Grace Festival 2013 4th-8th Apr
Contact: Ruth Garvey-Williams
Location: Inishowen
Tel: +353 (0)87 795 5401
Against the stunning backdrop of Lough Swilly, celebrate the inspirational story of John Newton, his dramatic, life-changing arrival in Ireland and the 240th anniversary of his most famous hymn “Amazing Grace”.
A weekend…
Charity Pub Quiz 1st Thurs Every Month
Contact: Walter Figini
Location: An Grianan Hotel
Tel: 00353 74 9368900
Quiz night in the Fort Bar
Everyone's welcome to the Fort Bar & Lounge at An Grianan Hotel on the First Thursday of every month for our Charity Quiz. There is a different Charity each month which is fantastic for everyone to come…
The John Newton Lecture 4th April
Contact: Ruth Garvey-Williams
Location: Inishowen
Tel: +353 (0)87 795 5401
Amazing Grace Festival 4th - 8 April including...
The John Newton Lecture
with historian Marylynn Rouse
Thursday 4 April 7.30pm
Venue: TBC
Jungle Of The Mind Conference 5th April
Contact: Liam Gill
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 9362226
Mob: 0879675363
We are delighted to announce that i.C.A.R.E. (Inishowen Children's Autism Related Education) will be hosting a conference called the 'Jungle of the Mind' sharing innovation and promoting best practice,which takes place on Friday 5th April 2013…
Ciaran Tourish (Altan) and friends 5th Apr
Contact: Liam Gill
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 9362226
Mob: 0879675363
Ciaran Tourish (Altan) and friends will be playing in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel tomorrow night as part of the Jungle of the Mind Conference. No admission but donation to i.C.A.R.E. would be greatly appreciated. Music starts at 9.30. All welcome…
Family Fun Day 6th April
Contact: Ruth Garvey-Williams
Location: Inishowen
Tel: +353 (0)87 795 5401
Family Fun Day
(including 18th Century toy making)
Saturday 6th April
12 noon at 4pm
Main Street, Buncrana
Craft Fair in Buncrana 6th Apr
Contact: Ruth Garvey-Williams
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 93 22622
Mob: 087 795 5401
Craft Fair 6th April 2013 11am - 4pm.
The Exchange, Buncrana. As part of the Amazing Grace Festival www.AmazingGrace.ie
To be a part of it email tusstaff@gmail.com
The Belfast Gospel Choir 6th April
Contact: Ruth Garvey-Williams
Location: Inishowen
Tel: +353 (0)87 795 5401
The World Famous Belfast Community Gospel Choir will be perfroming at the Plaza, main Street Buncrana, Saturday 6th April at 8pm
Feed the joy with Belfast's dynamic cross community choir performing in the Republic of Ireland for the first…
Buncrana Camera Club Exhibition 6th April
Contact: Adam Porter
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 086 3292928
Buncrana Camera Club Spring Exhibition in An Gailearaí @ PIXCAM, Railway Road, Buncrana.
Launching on Saturday 6th April at 5pm until 7pm for the Month of April. FREE ADMISSION. All welcome to the official launch! There will be…
John Newton Anniversary 8th April
Contact: Ruth Garvey-Williams
Location: Inishowen
Tel: +353 (0)87 795 5401
John Newton Anniversary
featuring The Gateway Singers
Monday 8th April at 6pm
Venue:Crana!Bridge
Presentation by Dr Eva Orsmond 10th April
Contact: The Manager
Location: Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Tel: 00353 74 9361144
Inishowen Gateway Hotel Presents – Dr Eva Orsmond
Dr Eva Orsmond of Operation Transformation and The Ormond Clinics will appear in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Wednesday 10th April. An evening presentation by…
Fashion Extravaganza 10th Apr
Contact: Jo Doherty
Location: 4 * Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa
Tel: 074 9378200
Fashion Extravaganza - Ballyliffin Lodge& Spa Hotel – Wednesday 10th April
A Fashion Show will be held in The Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel on Wednesday 10th April, with doors opening at 7.30pm with the…
Ceili in Colgan Hall Carndonagh 12th April
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
Céili in Colgan Hall Carndonagh Friday 12th April.
There will be a Céili in The Colgan Hall, Carndonagh on Friday 12th April. Proceeds are in aid of The Irish Wheelchair Association. Admission is €5.…
Kayaking & Sailing Courses Apr
Contact: Adrian Harkin
Location: Moville
Tel: 00353 74 9385903
Kayaking Courses - Moville
4 Star Sea Training 13th /14th April £140.
SAILING COURSES - Moville
6th, 13th, 20th April cost €150 for the 3 days or €60.00 per day
These sailing days are designed…
Tea Dance with Ed Sweeney 14th April
Contact: Carole Smyth
Location: Redcastle Oceanfront, Golf & Spa Hotel
Tel: 074 9385555
Tea Dance – Redcastle Hotel Sunday 14th April
Serenity House are having a Tea Dance in The Redcastle Hotel on Sunday 14th April from 3pm – 6pm. Music is by Ed Sweeney. There will be Spot Prizes and Raffle.…
Songwriters Contest - 19th-21st April
Contact: Gerry McLaughlin
Location: Inishowen
Tel: +353 74 93 82973
Mob: +353 74 93 82973
The National Songwriter Contest takes place in the picturesque towns of Moville & Greencastle and in Derry. Beatles road manager and childhood friend of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, Tony Bramwell will be the judge. Tony was joint…
Inishowen Coastal Holiday Adventure-19th-22nd
Contact: Lawrence McBride
Location: Far & Wild
Tel: +442871353018
Mob: +447775911198
Details To Follow ..
Ceili Newtocuningham 19th April
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
Céilí in Newtowncunningham Friday 19th April
There will be a Céili in The Columban Hall, Newtowncunningham on Friday 19th April in aid of The Columban Hall Fund. Music is by The Cottage Ceili Band. Admission including…
Liz Bolloten Art Exhibition 20th-30th April
Contact: Liz Bolloten
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 074 93 62600
Liz Bolloten Art Exhibition 2013
The work of artist Liz Bolloten will be on display in Derry Central Library from 20th – 30th April 2013. The exhibition will be launched by Clare Cooper from the Cowley Cooper…
Inishowen 1/2 Marathon 21st Apr
Contact: Inishowen AC
Location: Inishowen
Tel: + 353 (0)87 6378862
Inishowen Athletics Club was founded in 2001 by a group of athletic enthusiasts from Carndonagh, Moville and Clonmany. During the first three years of operation, Inishowen AC catered solely for juvenile athletes. In 2004, senior athletes began…
Duck Derby in aid of I.C.A.R.E 21st April
Contact: Liam Gill
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 9362226
Mob: 0879675363
I.C.A.R.E presents the Duck Derby Sunday 21st March 2013
It's that time of year once again, great Quack guaranteed. Lets see who will get 1st prize this year with 200Euro up for grabs
The race takes place from…
East Inishowen Sea Kayak Symposium 26th-28th April
Contact: Adrian Harkin
Location: Moville
Tel: 00353 74 9385903
Just Kayak
Presents
East Inishowen Sea Kayak Symposium
26th-27th-28th April
The Idea:
East Inishowen Sea Kayak Symposium event has come from the last three years…
Lights Camera Fashion 26th Apr
Contact: The Manager
Location: BUNCRANA LEISURE CENTRE
Tel: 074 9361000
Buncrana Leisure Centre presents Lights Camera Fashion.
Friday the 26th April 2013 at 8pm.
Showcasing Local Fashion and Talent.
Location: The Plaza Main St, Buncrana.
Admin: €10
Tickets on…
Nathan Carter Live 27th April
Contact: The Manager
Location: Buncrana
Tel: +353 (0)87 753 8317
Nathan Carter live at The Plaza, Buncrana 27th April 2013
Nathan Carter & his band will play live at the Plaza, Buncrana on Saturday the 27th April 2013.
Doors open: 10pm -1am
Treasure Hunt @ Fort Dunree 28th April
Contact: The Manager
Location: Dunree And Desertegney
Tel: 00353 74 9361817

Buncrana Antiques & Collectables Fair 28th April
Contact: The Manager
Location: Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Tel: 00353 74 9361144
Buncrana Antiques & Collectables Fair
Sunday 28th April 2013
The Inishowen Gateway, Buncrana
11am- 5pm
Specialising in Militaria, Rare Books, Vintage, Glass & Ceramics, Furniture, Jewellery and…
Inishtrahull Adventure Holiday-29th Apr-2nd May
Contact: Lawrence McBride
Location: Far & Wild
Tel: +442871353018
Mob: +447775911198
Details to Follow ...
Traditional Irish Music Sessions Every Friday
Contact: Anne McGrory
Location: McGrorys Hotel Culdaff
Tel: 074 9379104
Mc Grory's Culdaff. Traditional Irish Music Sessions every Friday at 10pm in the Front Bar.
The Northern Lights
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana
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…
Swan Park Orienteering
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana
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…
McCallions on the Square Live Music and Nightclub
Contact: Sinead
Location: MC CALLIONS ON THE SQUARE
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: O'Flaherty's Bar
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 Market Last Sat every Month
Contact: The Chairperson
Location: Carndonagh
Tel: 07493 29489
Welcome to Carndonagh Community Market, a vibrant and exciting new market selling a unique range of products, tailored to the needs of Inishowen. The Market takes place on the Last Saturday of Each Month at the Colgan Hall in Carndonagh, Co.…
Trad Music Session Every 2nd Sunday
Contact: Ann McGonigle
Location: Clonmany
Tel: 00353 74 9376265
Mob: 00353 87 9806948
We will be having Traditional Music Sessions in the Shop on the second Sunday of every month EXCEPT IN AUGUST and OCTOBER.
Kids Fun Sessions and More
Contact: The Manager
Location: BUNCRANA LEISURE CENTRE
Tel: 074 9361000
Buncrana Leisure Centre open all year round - facilities include 25m Heated Pool, Sauna & Steam Room, Fully Equipped Gym, Lifesaving Classes, Fitness Classes, Adult & Kids Swimming Lessons.
Something for the kids every…











