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Moville Pottery Annual Sale from 1st Feb

Contact: Lowry Wasson

Location: Moville

Tel: 00353 74 9382059

Annual February sale starting on Wednesday 1st February. We will be offering 20% off all items in our shop & up to 40% off selected items. This is always a firm favourite with all of our customers but we would advise that it would be a…

The Northern Lights

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen

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…

Carndonagh Community Market Every Saturday

Contact: The Chairperson

Location: Carndonagh

Tel: +353 (0)74 93 29377

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…

Traditional Singing Workshops,2nd Sat Every Month

Contact: Grace Toland

Location: Inishowen

Tel: +353 (0)87 2903799

Inishowen Traditional Singers' Circle is now running 'It's a Fine Thing to Sing' a series of 7 traditional singing workshops. They will take place, the second Saturday of each month in the Market House, Clonmany, 2-4 pm.February 11th –…

Valentines at Malin Hotel

Contact: Madeline McLaughlin

Location: Malin

Tel: 074 9370606

VALENTINES CANDLELIT DINNER
4 Course Candlelit Dinner
only €20 per person
Available Friday 10th February
to Sunday 12th February
Saturday 11th February
Live Music in our Village Bar with
JOHN JACK

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,…

Just Kayak Canoing and Activity centre All Feb

Contact: Adrian Harkin

Location: Moville

Tel: 00353 74 9385903

JustKayak Canoing and Activity centre: Located at the well renowned Diving Platform here in Moville, Co Donegal. Adrian is breathing new life into a 1950s building that had become a dangerously derelict eyesore on the town's shore front. Adrian…

Dee Reilly at The Plaza 18th Feb

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

Dee Reilly featuring special guest Jason McGilligan. 4 hour dance spectacular featuring The Country Hits Disco and The Big Band.

Deirdre Reilly beautifully personifies the dramatic influence that Irish music has had on today’s…

The Flough Traditional Cottage All Feb

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…

'Shallow Lands' Colgan Hall 19th Feb

Contact: Colgan Community & Resource Centre

Location: Carndonagh

Tel: +353 74 93 29377

Lifford Players are coming to present their Play "Shallow Lands'"in Colgan Hall, on Sunday 19th Feb at 8pm,tickets €10 payable on the night at the door.


Bocan Drama Group present “A Quare Gunk”

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

The Bocan Drama Group will present their three act comedy “A Quare Gunk” in the Colgan Hall, Carndonagh on Thursday 23rd February  and will also be preformed in Malin Head Community Hall on Sunday 26th.

Doors open…

Buncrana History Talk 23rd Feb

Contact: John Mc Laughlin

Location: Buncrana

Tel: 074 9321693

Dr. Adrian Grant will give a history talk on the radical Labour leader, publisher and factory reformer, John Doherty on Thursday 23 at 7.30pm in the Coffee Cup, Supervalue, Buncrana.
Doherty was born in Buncrana in1798 and worked in the…

Mike Denver 24th February

Contact: The Manager

Location: Buncrana

Tel: +353 (0)87 753 8317

Mike Denver Live in Concert Friday the 24th February 2012 - Irelands most Popular Country Singer and Recording Artist along with his band. Featuring Special Guests: Ray Lynam, Philomena Begley and Brendan Quinn. Will be holding a live concert…

Clonmany Ceili 26th Feb

Contact: Inishowen Tourism

Location: Inishowen

Tel: 00353 74 9362600

There will be a Ceili, old time dancing and two-hand dancing in Clonmany Hall on Sunday 26th February. Dancing from 9.00pm-12.00pm. Music by Chris Duntally.

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…

Colgan Heritage Quiz 28th Feb

Contact: Colgan Community & Resource Centre

Location: Carndonagh

Tel: +353 74 93 29377

The Colgan Heritage Group will be holding a table quiz in Simpson’s Bar, Tulnaree, Carndonagh on Tuesday February 28th next at 9.30pm.
Proceeds in aid of he Third Colgan Heritage Weekend, which takes place from Friday, 29th June…

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…

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…