May 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…











