March
St Patrick's Day Parades
St. Patricks day parades featuring youth, community, business entrants and marching bands. A vibrant day with lots of colour and music making for excellent family entertainment.
Date: 17th March 2013 Location: Carrigart/Letterkenny
Walking & Talking in Donegal
Walk the highlands and headlands of North Donegal, Fanad coast, Glenveagh National Park and Errigal - our highest and most beautiful mountain. Fun and good for heart, body and soul!
Date: 29th March 2013 Location: Ramelton
Telephone: +353(0)74 9159366
April
Spring Bridge Holiday
5 night inclusive package with daily Bridge competitions. Visit events page on hotel website for more information.
Date: 7th to 12th April 2013 Location: Rosapenna Hotel
Telephone: +353(0)74 9155301
May
The Northwest Garden Show
The Northwest Garden Show has something for everyone! From the vast array of exhibitions showcasing everything gardening and outdoor related, to the finest enterainment in the Northwest.
Date: 25th May 2013 Location: Castlefinn
Web: www.northwestgardenshow.ie
Donegal Links Classic
The Links classic is a 3 day team of 4 event played over Donegal's greatest links - Ballyliffin, Portsalon & Rosapenna.
Date: 27th to 29th May 2013 Location: Rosapenna, Ballyliffin & Portsalaon
Telephone: +353(0)74 9376119 Email: info@ballyliffingolfclub.com
Rosapenna Golf Open Weekend
Ladies and Gents open golf competitions on the Old Tom Morris & Sandy Hills Links.
Date: 30th to 3rd June 2013 Location: Rosapenna Golf Resort
Telephone: +353(0)74 9155000 Email: golf@rosapenna.ie
June
Mevagh Ramblers Walking Festival
Meavagh Ramblers Walking Club is organising a walking festival for the first time in 2013 and everyone is welcome. So join us in this unspoilt historic beauty spot for a weekend of walks by day and culture, good food and traditional music by night.
Date: 1st & 2nd June 2013 Location: Downings/Carrigart/Glen
Telephone: +353(0)74 9155401
Donegal International Rally Ireland
Ireland’s premier International Motor Rally takes place over 3 days. Top motorsport, many exciting special stages, and many famous competitors. The rally is one of the few 3 day rally events, attracting more than 150 competing crews. One of the famous stages of the rally is along the beautiful Atlantic Drive
Date: 15th to 17th June 2013
The Irish Open
Top names in Irish and International golf battle it out to take the title of Irish Open Champion 2013.
Date: 27th to 30th June 2013 Location: Carlton House
Telephone: +353(0)1 5052000
July
Earagail Arts Festival
A bilingual, multi-disciplinary festival which started back in 1988, offers a national and international programme of music, theatre, children’s events, literature and outdoor events in various locations throughout the stunning county of Donegal.
Date: 11th to 21st July 2013 Web: www.eaf.ie
Vintage Car Rally
Annual event with attractions including - Fairground, Vintage Motor Vehicles & Farm Machinery, Steam engines.
Date: 13th & 14th July 2013 Location: Carrigart
Comhairle Uladh Irish Language Course
This course caters for 3 levels of participants - fluent Irish speakers, improver's and beginners. Includes Irish song, dance and concludes with ''Oiche Ghaelach''.
Date: TBC Location: Downings
Telephone: +44 7810331564
Colaiste Ros Guill Irish Language Course
Irish language adult summer course, all levels catered for. Great craig guaranteed.
Date: TBC Location: Downings
Telephone: +44 4894472271
August
Rosapenna Golf Open Week
Ladies and Gents open golf competitions on the Old Tom Morris & Sandy Hills Links.
Date: 9th to 18th August 2013 Location: Rosapenna Golf Resort
Telephone: +353(0)74 9155000 Email: golf@rosapenna.ie
Downings Festival
Annual weekend of music, entertainment and family fun.
Date: TBC Location: Downings
September/October
2nd Gallagher Global Gathering
Gallaghers from all over the world will come together to celebrate their family heritage in the original homeland, Co. Donegal. A week of talk, tours, traditional music etc.
Date: 6th to 14th September 2013 Location: Letterkenny
Telephone: +353(0)87 6680593
Mooathon
A full and Half Marathon running / walking event
Date: 29th September 2013 Location: KilmacrenanDownings
Web: www.mooathon.com
