May Events in the Peninsula

JUNE 2013 in inishowen
Ceili And Old Time Dance 2nd June
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
Ceili And Old Time Dance – Desertegney Hall Sunday 2nd June.
There will be a Ceili and old time dance in Desertegney Hall on Sunday 2nd June from 9 – 12 midnight. The music is by The Duntally Ceili Band. All proceeds going…
Strawberry Festival 3rd June
Contact: Sonia McGonigle
Location: The Glen House
Tel: 00353 74 9376745
Strawberry Festival 3rd June
On 3rd June (bank holiday Monday) come along to the 3rd annual Strawberry Festival at The Glen House.
Following on from the huge success of last year's event we look forward to welcoming…
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…
Moville Agricultural Vintage Nathan Carter 6thJune
Contact: Denis McGuinness
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 0872109079
Thursday June 6th - Nathan Carter Live in the Marquee in The Carrick Show Field, Moville.
Music, Storytelling & Genealogy 6th June
Contact: Leanne Doohan/Frances Doherty
Location: The Red Door Country House, Restaurant & Bar
Tel: +353 (0)74 9360289
Music, Storytelling & Genealogy at The Red Door - Family Name: Farren
Enjoy a 2 course dinner in our beautifully appointed restaurant overlooking Lough Swilly and Inch Island.
Experience authentic Ireland over…
Moville Agricultural Vintage Irish Night 7th June
Contact: Denis McGuinness
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 0872109079
Friday June 7th- Irish Night in The Marquee @ The Carrick Show Field, Moville
Wine & Dine Night 7th Jun
Contact: Leanne Doohan/Frances Doherty
Location: The Red Door Country House, Restaurant & Bar
Tel: +353 (0)74 9360289
Wine & Dine Night in association with The Wine Buff.
Hosted by Richard Finney of The Wine Buff, Letterkenny at The Red Door Country House.
Start time: 20:30
5 course meal with 5 glasses of wine paired…
Ceili St Patrick’s Hall 7th June.
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana
Tel: 00353 74 9362600
There will be a Ceili in aid of Urbelreagh National School in St Patrick’s Hall, Malin Town on Friday 7th June. Dancing is from 9 - 12 midnight, with music by Martin Duggan. The admission including supper is €5. Everyone welcome.
Moville Agricultural Vintage Big Band&BBQ 8th June
Contact: Denis McGuinness
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 0872109079
Saturday June 8th- Big Band and BBQ in The Marquee @ The Show Field, Moville
Finding your Roots in Donegal 8th June
Contact: The Manager
Location: Carrigans
Tel: 00353 74 9140708
8th June 2013, Monreagh Heritage Centre, Main Street, Carrigans
This event is for those with an interest in their Scotch Irish/Ulster Scots ancestry. It will be a day of cultural events including music dancing…
Inishowen Agricultural Vintage Show 6th-9th June
Contact: Denis McGuinness
Location: Inishowen
Tel: 0872109079
Sunday June 9th - Inishowen Agricultural Vintage Show @ The Carrick Show Field, Moville.
Welcome Home to Missionaries 9th June
Contact: Faunchea McCloskey
Location: Muff
Tel: +353 (0)74 938 4866
Welcome Home to Missionaries, 9th June 2013
IOSAS Centre and Celtic Prayer Garden, Lenamore Road, Muff, Co. Donegal
Donegal has the unique distinction of having the first…
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.
Music, Storytelling & Genealogy 13th June
Contact: Leanne Doohan/Frances Doherty
Location: The Red Door Country House, Restaurant & Bar
Tel: +353 (0)74 9360289
Music, Storytelling & Genealogy at The Red Door - Family Name: Mc Daid / Mc Devitt
Enjoy a 2 course dinner in our beautifully appointed restaurant overlooking Lough Swilly and Inch Island.
Experience authentic…
Trevor Loughrey Live 14th Jun
Contact: Walter Figini
Location: An Grianan Hotel
Tel: 00353 74 9368900
Trevor Loughrey and his band playing live Friday the 14th of June from from 10p.m to 1a.m.
Hot Country Weekend 14th - 15th June.
Contact: The Manager
Location: Ballyliffin Hotel
Tel: 00353 74 9376106
Ballyliffin Hotel – Hot Country Weekend 14th & 15th June.
The Ballyliffin Hotel presents The Hot Country Band on 14th and 15th June. Also featuring Dee Reilly, John Glen, Jason McGilligan and Tony Kerr. The admission is €15…
Music, Storytelling & Genealogy 20th June
Contact: Leanne Doohan/Frances Doherty
Location: The Red Door Country House, Restaurant & Bar
Tel: +353 (0)74 9360289
Music, Storytelling & Genealogy at The Red Door - Family Names: Mc Callion, Mc Connalogue and Mc Cafferty
Enjoy a 2 course dinner in our beautifully appointed restaurant overlooking Lough Swilly and Inch Island.
Feile Grianan of Ailigh-21st - 22nd June
Contact: Mary McCallion
Location: Burt
Tel: +353 (0)872905922
Féile Grianán Áiligh
21st – 22nd June 2013, An Grianan Fort, Burt, Inishowen
Feile Grianan Ãiligh welcomes visitors from near and far to join them in celebrating…
Sarah Leech Summer School 21-23 Jun
Contact: The Manager
Location: Inishowen Gateway Hotel
Tel: 00353 74 9361144
The inaugural Sarah Leech Summer School takes place on the coming Summer Solstice weekend: Fri 21 June - Sun 23 June, 2013. Full programme of events below. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Sarah Leech Summer School: Friday,…
Music, Storytelling & Genealogy 26th June
Contact: Leanne Doohan/Frances Doherty
Location: The Red Door Country House, Restaurant & Bar
Tel: +353 (0)74 9360289
Music, Storytelling & Genealogy at The Red Door - Family: 7 Races of Inishowen O’Doherty
Enjoy a 2 course dinner in our beautifully appointed restaurant overlooking Lough Swilly and Inch Island.
Experience…
Colgan Weekend Carndonagh 28th Jun - 30th Jun
Contact: Colgan Community & Resource Centre
Location: Carndonagh
Tel: +353 74 93 29377
The Fourth Colgan Heritage Weekend takes place in the Colgan Community and Resource Centre, Carndonagh, Inishowen from Friday 28th June to Sunday 30th June.
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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.
Feel Good Fortnight 29th Jun - 13th Jul
Contact: Ruth Garvey-Williams
Location: Buncrana
Tel: 074 93 22622
Mob: 087 795 5401
We’re expecting two week’s of sunshine in Inishowen this summer - whatever the weather. Feel Good Fortnight is a time to share, celebrate and enjoy all that is good, healthy and positive in our community.
The fortnight…
Fort Dunree Remembrance Day-30th June
Contact: The Manager
Location: Dunree And Desertegney
Tel: 00353 74 9361817
Fort Dunree Remembrance Day - 30th June
Sunday 30th June 2013heralds the ninth annual commemoration at Fort Dunree hosted by the Inishowen Friends of Messines (IFOM) for the men and women of Inishowen who fell in the Great War…
Just Kayak Activity Centre June 2013
Contact: Adrian Harkin
Location: Moville
Tel: 00353 74 9385903
31st - 1st 2nd - 3rd Base to Base Challenge J. K. Moville to J. K. Buncrana €150
Spend four days Sea Kayaking from Just Kayak Moville to Just Kayak Buncrana.
Learn Sea kayaking techniques while being guided…
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…
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…
Carndonagh Community Market Every Saturday.
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 every Saturday at the Colgan Hall in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal from 12noon…
Inishowen Community Bingo
Contact: Inishowen Tourism
Location: Inishowen Tourism Office, Buncrana
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.
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…











