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Festivals & Events

MAY 2012

May Events in the Peninsula

JUNE 2012

June Events in the Peninsula

JULY 2012

July Events in the Peninsula

AUGUST 2012

August Events in the Peninsula

MAY 2012 in inishowen

Lily's Tea Room in Malin 4th May

Contact: Neal Doherty

Location: Malin

Tel: +353 (0)74 933 2969

Lily's Tea Room in Malin Town re-opens this Friday. Stop off for a cream tea, coffee and sandwich, maybe just a cup of tea there is always an Irish welcome.

Live Traditional/Folk Music every Thursday Night

Hours: Mon…

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,…

Community Market 19th May

Contact: The Chairperson

Location: Carndonagh

Tel: +353 (0)74 93 29377

We have a variety of stalls at our weekly market offering local, homemade and handcrafted produce - from locally produced vegetables, herbs, eggs and homebaking to unique Inishowen handcrafted goods. Live music, hot food, freshly brewed coffee,…

Variety Show Concert 23rd May

Contact: The Manager

Location: Buncrana

Tel: +353 (0)87 753 8317

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:30pm in aid of Scoil Iosagain, Buncrana. Best of North West Entertainment. Great Variety Show Concert Extravaganza will be held in the Plaza, Buncrana on Wednesday23rd May 2012, Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at…

Cancer Research Social Evening 24th May

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

The Buncrana Flower Arranging Group presents a social evening of entertainment and floral art in The Lake Of Shadows Hotel on Thursday 24th May at 8pm in aid of cancer research. Many flower displays will be raffled on the night and various…

An Post Ras 24th-25th May

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

The 2012 An Post Rás is an annual eight day, stage race around Ireland. This year the race will take place from the 20 - 27 May, delivering the number one cycling event in Ireland. The open racing style of The Rás pits amateur…

Derek Ryan in Concert 25th May

Contact: Jo Doherty

Location: Ballyliffin

Tel: 074 9378200

Friday the 25th of May, Ballyliffin Lodge will welcome one of Ireland's Premier country singers, Derek Ryan and his band, for one night only. Tickets costing €15 per person available from the Hotel Reception. tel : +353 (0) 74 937 8200…

Community Market 26th May

Contact: The Chairperson

Location: Carndonagh

Tel: +353 (0)74 93 29377

We have a variety of stalls at our weekly market offering local, homemade and handcrafted produce - from locally produced vegetables, herbs, eggs and homebaking to unique Inishowen handcrafted goods. Live music, hot food, freshly brewed coffee,…

Furey 5K Road Race Series 30th May

Contact: Eoghan Furey

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 00353879474883

Furey Insurances 5 Series.

Wed 30th May –Buncrana– Sean Furey Insurance.

Each Race has a generous £420 Prize Fund.

Covering all usual categories: Open Masters and U20 Male and Female.

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…

West Inishowen Summer School 30th May - 3rd Jun

Contact: John Hegarty

Location: Inishowen

Tel: (087) 1506919

“Lough Swilly: Its History, Culture and Heritage”

Wednesday 30th May - Saturday 2
June in Buncrana Community Library: Photographic Exhibition by Buncrana Camera Club.

Friday…

The Flough Traditional Cottage All May

Contact: Phyllis McKenna

Location: Inishowen

Tel: +353 (0)74 9384024

The Flough - This traditional cottage just outside Muff is open now for booking, phone in advance, Booking essential. The Cottage each year attracts visitor from all over the world and is one of the most authentic venues in…

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…

Shindig Every Thursday Culdaff

Contact: Anne McGrory

Location: Culdaff

Tel: 074 9379104

Shindig Thursdays in McGrorys Front Room Bar at 9:30pm.

Country, Folk, Pop, Americana, Roots, Rock'n'Roll Variety Show.

Featuring the Best in local and not so local artists each week. Friday night is Traditional Night!

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.

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.

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.

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…

RENT by Inishowen's Greasepaint

Contact: Emile Rainey (PR and Marketing)

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 086 2072496

No Day but Today: Greasepaint Productions are back! After the phenomenal success of their first play “The Factory Girls” earlier this year, the award winning amateur theatre group are back with their most ambitious show to date…

Maiden Heaven - 'spring awakening'

Contact: Tanya and Karen

Location: Redcastle

Tel: 074 938 5050

Maiden Heaven - 'spring awakening' full body scrub using freshly prepared natural salts and oils followed with a Declor deep cleanse facial finally completed with uplifting aromatic oil to nourish and re-hydrate your body discounted price 75…