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Festivals & Events

MAY 2013

May Events in the Peninsula

JUNE 2013

June Events in the Peninsula

JULY 2013

July Events in the Peninsula

AUGUST 2013

August Events in the Peninsula

MAY 2013 in inishowen

Moville Gospel Choir 3rd May

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana

Tel: 00353 74 9362600


Moville Gospel Choir - Concert Colgan Hall, Carndonagh 3rd May

Moville Gospel Choir will stage a concert in the Colgan Hall, Carndonagh on 3rd May. There will also be a number of special guests in attendance on…

Nancy's Barn Tea Dance 3rd May

Contact: Kieran

Location: Nancy’s Barn

Tel: 0872114239

Nancy's Barn Tea Day - Friday 3rd May
10am - 2pm
All proceeds will go towards "Relay for Life" Irish Cancer Society

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 Gathering of the Coyle Family 4th May

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

The Gathering of the Coyle Family - 4th May
It's a family reunion a great excuse for us to meet up in a stiuation that is neither a wedding or funeral!
We are going back as far as my great great grandparents and…

Make Your First Quilt Workshop 4th May

Contact: Gaye Grant

Location: Buncrana

Tel: 00353 87 9499070

Make Your First Quilt with The Fennel Shed - Saturday 4th May
"Show me how to make my first Patchwork"

A beginner friendly day, making an easy quilt from pre-cut squares.  Suitable for beginners,…

Ceili & Old Time Dance 5th May

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

Ceilí And Old Time – Cockhill Sunday 5th May.
There will be a Ceilí and Old time Dance in Cockhill Hall on Sunday 5th May. The music is by Eamon and Willie. Dancing is from 9 – 12. Admission…

Jigs & Reels 5th May

Contact: Jo Doherty

Location: 4 * Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa

Tel: 074 9378200

Jigs And Reels Sunday 5th May in Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Hotel.
The dancers of the much talked about show Jigs and Reels are going to dance one more time for The Croc Crusade Charity on Sunday May 5th in The Ballyliffin…

Slieve Snacht Cycle Challenge 5th May

Contact: Carl Fullerton

Location: Inishowen

Tel: +353 (0)86 2788497

Slieve Snacht  Team Cycle Challenge 2013 45 Miles
Sunday 5th May
Sign on 11am at the North Pole Bar
Race Commencing 12pm
Teams of four will be pick on the morning
(Captain + 3 Members)

Sea Fishing Trip 5th May

Contact: Oliver Farren

Location: Go Filling Station & U-Cafe

Tel: 074 93 79775

Wrasse, Ling,Pollock and Cod.

From Bunagee Pier. Culdaff Sea Angling Club.

05/05/2013
09:30 am
N.I: 07779 267 049
ROI: 087 617 6996

Old Time Dance 6th May

Contact: John McLaughlin

Location: Strand Hotel Ballyliffin

Tel: 00353 74 9376107

Old Time Dance – Strand Hotel Monday 6th May
There will be an Old Time Dance in The Strand Hotel Ballyliffin on Monday 6th May. The dance will be in aid of Carrickabraghy Castle, Conservation Fund. . Music is by…

Vintage Tea Party @ The Glen House 6th May

Contact: Sonia McGonigle

Location: The Glen House

Tel: 00353 74 9376745

On 6th May come along to the Vintage Tea Party & Textile Fair at The Glen House.
The Glen House and Rose Tea Room will host the first Vintage Tea Party and Textile Fair.
From 12pm to 4pm you can enjoy a selection of tea and…

Laurentic Conference 8th-10th May

Contact: Don McNeill

Location: Inishowen

Tel: +353 (0)86 3150401

Laurentic Conference and Commemoration
8th – 10th May 2013, Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana

The Laurentic Conference and Commeration remembers the 354 men who died on the sinking of the SS Laurentic…

Dave Gunning & Ian Smith Live 9th May

Contact: Leanne Doohan/Frances Doherty

Location: The Red Door Country House, Restaurant & Bar

Tel: +353 (0)74 9360289

Dave Gunning & Ian Smith

Live at The Red Door Country House

FREE ADMISSION

Bus leaving Market Square, Buncrana @ 9:30pm (€5 return)

Donegal County Fleadh Cheoil 10th-12th May

Contact: Roisin McGrory

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 087 7528639

Inishowen will host the Donegal County Fleadh Cheoil in Culdaff from the 10th-12th May 2013.

For the second year in succession the County Fleadh Cheoil will be hosted by the Inishowen Branch of Comhaltas, Seamus Mac Giolla Bhride.…

Today FM's Fun Day in Malin Head 11th May

Contact: Andrea Redmond

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 074 93 70478
Mob: 0868419914

Today FM's Phil Cawley Broadcasts Live @ Malin Head Community Centre between 11am and 2pm.

Come along for the craic to our Family Fun Day in Malin Head as part of the www.MyInishowen.com campaign! Today FM outside broadcast, loads…

Far and Wild’ Walls Cycle-12th May

Contact: Lawrence McBride

Location: Far & Wild

Tel: +442871353018
Mob: +447775911198

Far and Wild’s Wild Walls Cycle is a 3-in-1 event to showcase healthy recreational activity in the urban environment, making spectacular use of the Walled City of Derry-Londonderry.

A 8k Mountain Bike Time trail takes to…

Rocks N Rollin Ultra Marathon 12th May

Contact: Harold Mc Guinness

Location: Extreme North

Tel: 074 9382917
Mob: 0862374644

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Rocks N Rollin Ultra Challenge is Irelands most Northerly, Scenic and Toughest Ultra along the highways and byways of Inishowens Rocky and Rolling coastal routes. 4 races in 1 day allows all level of middle distant runners to take part…

Tour of Malin Head Cycle Challenge 12th May

Contact: Carl Fullerton

Location: Inishowen

Tel: +353 (0)86 2788497

North Pole Cycling Club
Tour of Malin Head Challenge 12th May 2013

Distance 60miles
Sign in at the North Pole Bar from 9.30am
Cycle starts at 10am
All cyclists Welcome


The 7th Guth Gafa Film Fest 16th-19th May

Contact: David or Sarah

Location: Malin

Tel: +353 (0)76 602 7777

Guth Gafa, The Magnificent Seventh, will take place in two locations between the 16th and 19th May 2013. The hub of the 7th International Documentary Festival and main screening venues will be in Malin Village, and a series…

Guided Cycle Tours 16-19th May

Contact: Blaise Harvey

Location: Inishowen

Tel: +353 (0)7493 74856
Mob: +353 (0)87 9733 532




Social Evening Floral Art Exhibit 16th May

Contact: Liam Gill

Location: Buncrana

Tel: 074 9362226
Mob: 0879675363

Social Evening – Thursday 16th May. Lake Of shadows Hotel.The Buncrana Flower Arranging Group present a Social Evening of entertainment and floral art exhibits for ICARE in the lake Of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana on Thursday 16th May at 8pm.…

Live Music 16th - 19th May

Contact: Neil Doherty

Location: Lilys Bar & Tea Room

Tel: +353 (0)74 933 2969


Ceili Mór 17th May

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

There will be a Ceili Mór in Cockhill Hall on Friday 17th May. Dancing will be from 9pm – 12 midnight. Music will be by The Cottage Céili Band. Admission including supper will be €5 including supper. Everyone welcome.

Donegal Youth Orchestra 17th May

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

The fantastic Donegal Youth Orchestra are giving their debut Inishowen performance in The Aras, Carndonagh Community School, Co.Donegal this Friday night, 17 May, at 7.30pm. It's FREE entry, family friendly and a nice way to start the weekend,…

Robbie Cunningham 18th May

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

Dance on Saturday 18th May – St Mary’s Hall Buncrana
There will be a dance on Saturday 18th May in association with The Gathering 2013, a return/reunion Social Dance to be held in The Community Centre – St Mary’…

Willow Sculpture Workshop 18th - 19th May

Contact: Andrea Redmond

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 074 93 70478
Mob: 0868419914

Carnival Connects Project: Willow Sculpture Workshop with tutors: Brendan Farren and Sinead Smyth

Malin Head Community Centre Sat 18th and Sunday the 19th of May.
10am-5pm Daily.

A FREE workshop for adults, artists…

Kids Fun Day 19th May

Contact: Paul Mc Gonigle

Location: Buncrana

Tel: 0868872474

Fun day in aid of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha 19th of Ma 2pm - 6pm.

Bouncy Castles, Fun Faces, Rodeo Bull, Giant Jenga, Bungee Run, Rickety Wheel, Face Painting and much much more Fun.

Adults €2 Children €1.…

Dance in Ballyliffin Hotel 19th May.

Contact: The Manager

Location: Ballyliffin Hotel

Tel: 00353 74 9376106

There will be a dance in The Ballyliffin Hotel on Sunday 19th May. Dancing is from 8pm – 10pm. The music is by Tyrconnell Country and admission is €7.50.


The Country Boys 25th May

Contact: The Manager

Location: The Lake Of Shadows Hotel

Tel: 00353 74 9361005

Charity Dance – Lake Of Shadows Hotel 25th May

There will be a Charity Dance in The Lake Of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana on Saturday 25th May in memory of Kevin Doherty. Music is by The Country Boys and the proceeds will go to…

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…

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…

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…

Jiving Competition 31st May

Contact: The Manager

Location: Buncrana

Tel: +353 (0)87 753 8317

A jiving competition will be held on Friday 31st May in The Plaza. All jivers are welcome and all proceeds will go to Buncrana Accordion Band and Irish Heart Foundation. Registration is €10 per couple. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd…

Just Kayak Activity Centre May 2013

Contact: Adrian Harkin

Location: Moville

Tel: 00353 74 9385903

11th - 12th Just Kayak Mixed Activity Adventure Weekend €120
Weekend includes: Kayaking, Canoeing, Sailing, Gorge Walking, Night Paddle,
Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP), Surfing and Surf Kayaking
[Activities…

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.

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…

Céili And Old Time Dancing – Wee Hall Culdaff.

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

Céili dancing in The Wee Hall, Culdaff every Wednesday night from 9pm – 11pm. Two hand dancing in The Wee Hall Culdaff on Thursday Night from 8pm – 10pm.

The Flough – Traditional Cottage Muff

Contact: Phyllis McKenna

Location: Inishowen

Tel: +353 (0)74 9384024

The Flough – Traditional Cottage Muff.
The Flough traditional cottage outside Muff. For booking ( which is essential ) please contact 074 9384024.

Visitors can enjoy tea with homemade scones and apple tart. Activities…