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The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis): Winter and January, February, March 2021

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The Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal is a stunning example of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, and one of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland. Sculptured by the Atlantic’s waves and winds for millennia, it’s northernmost point, Malin Head, is the very definition of wild and is one of the best vantage points from which to view the Northern Lights in Ireland.

These explosions react with the earth’s atmosphere, sparking great swathes of coloured light.

Between now and the equinox in March is being tipped as the best opportunity in Ireland for more than ten years.

Popular spots for viewing The Nothern Lights in Donegal include Ballyliffin and Malin Head.

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Rathmullan Film Fest: 24th - 27th February 2022

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Established in 2017, the Rathmullan Film Festival is a volunteer-led, not-for-profit, participatory festival located in the seaside village of Rathmullan, Co. Donegal.

Join our Film Festival in February for four days of‭ ‬great film screenings‭ ‬‭|‬‭ ‬from local films‭ ‬‭|‬‭ ‬documentaries‭ ‬‭|‬‭ ‬Irish shorts to new releases‭ ‬&‭ ‬old favourites‭ ‬‭|‬‭ ‬as well as food‭ ‬&‭ ‬film experiences‭ ‬‭|‬‭ ‬industry talks‭ ‬‭|‬‭ ‬sports fun‭ ‬&‭ ‬pub entertainment‭.‬

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St Patricks Day Festival Parades - Buncrana and Moville: 17th March 2022

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Following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions by an Taoiseach Micheál Martin recently, the Buncrana and Moville St Patrick’s Day parade committees are delighted to announce the return of the St Patrick’s Day parade this March 17th.

The parades haven’t taken place in the towns since 2019 so this year’s will be extra special as thousands of people are expected to line the Main Street of the seaside towns to celebrate the national holiday. It is thought that many will take advantage of the additional public holiday on the 18th of March and make a four day weekend.

BUNCRANA:
The Annual St Patrick's Day Parade will meander from The Shore Road from 3pm. All floats and participants to gather at The Shore Rd from 2pm. Please come out and support our Local Parade!

MOVILLE:
The Annual St Patricks Day Parade will begin at 2.30pm Sharp. Assembly point for motorised floats is Glencrow (below the Co Op). Bands and walking participants should assemble at The Corner Bar end of Quay Street.

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Ballyliffin Internation Coastal Challenge: 16th April 2022

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It attracts not only walkers, joggers and runners from the wider Inishowen hinterland but nationally and indeed internationally with many spending the weekend in the area to enjoy a break all centred on the event and in some cases the attraction of the world class golf courses at the Ballyliffin Golf Course.

The event is unique in that the final 2 miles is on Pollan Beach. The course fringes the sea with the backdrop of Malin Head and Five Fingers Strand as you follow the route through the Isle Of Doagh. Ballyliffin and the surrounding area in addition to world class golf and excellent accommodation opportunities is in essence a getaway destination over the holiday period.

Children’s races on Pollan Beach will again feature with the iconic backdrop of Glashedy Island, so there is something for all the family.

There is the potential for participants to get involved for a charity of their choice or just run for the fun and exercise.

The Ballyliffin Community are once again preparing to welcome a large enthusiastic crowd working towards attracting a record turnout how encouraging it would be if we could report that 1000 took part in what is regarded nationally as the most scenic route on the Irish calendar!

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OTB Country Music Festival 15th - 17th April 2022

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Get ready for Buncrana's first ever Country Folk Music Festival taking place Out The Back of O'Flahertys Bar Easter Weekend 15th 16th 17th April 2022.

Friday 15th
Local native David James kicks off the festival at 8pm supporting a legend of the country scene Derek Ryan at 10pm.

Saturday 16th
We focus more towards folk music starting with special guests at 8pm, this band has got the best musicians Inishowen has ever seen which is sure to be a great surprise when revealed. Headlining Saturday night is All Folk'd up at 10pm. This band is sure to have the crowd on their feet.

Sunday 17th
We have local Caitlin Mclaughlin getting the girls into swing at 8pm followed by Clodagh Lawlor one of Irelands youngest and most talented rising country stars. Closing the show is a new five piece band called Ceol with a passion for folk/Irish music followed by live DJ

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Extreme North Events - seasonal MAY + AUGUST 2022

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DATES for 2022:
TUFF INISH ADVENTURE RACE 28th May 2022 / QUADRATHON CHALLENGE 11th - 14th August 2022

An Extreme North Adventure starts as soon as you register and finishes with lasting memories of both event and location. We have 100’s of miles of major scenic landscapes on Irelands Wild Atlantic Way on the edge of Europe so every mile and every day is different, no loops, no repeat courses, every mile is a new experience, new challenge.

Extreme North event package has it all and gives more, amazing medals & trophies, quality merchandise, true Donegal friendship, hospitality and catering. Our event settings create an environment for real camaraderie and banter resulting in new friendships and fond memories to add to the fantastic medals on your journey home.

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Donegal International Rally: 17th -19th June 2022 (waiting on confirmation)

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The Joule Donegal International Rally is an annual rally car championship known as one of the toughest rally car challenges in Ireland. The Donegal Rally consists of 3 adrenalin pumping days of spectacular rally car driving from the fabled Knockalla Coast Road to the lush green farm lands of Carnhill to the wide open bog land landscape of Glen…Donegal has it all!

Spectators Dream
The Donegal Rally also counts as one full round of the annual Irish Tarmac Rally Championship. Attracting huge crowds of over 70,000 spectators and close to 400,000 viewers on television and online makes the Donegal Rally one of the most popular in Europe. Being the only three-day tarmac rally in Ireland and the UK, the Donegal International Rally attracts the best Irish, British and International drivers from around the globe every year.

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Buncrana Music Festival: 1st + 2nd July 2022

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A fun packed weekend of music and festivities on the beautiful Shore Green, Buncrana, Co. Donegal.
Music Line up for 2022 still to be announced

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Earagail Arts Festival 9th - 24th July 2022

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The Earagail Arts Festival is an annual festival which takes place in County Donegal, Ireland, every June or July. The festival began in June 1988. The Festival includes parades, street performances and numerous plays, musical concerts and comedy acts in towns and villages across County Donegal.

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Clonmany Festival 31st July - 7th August 2022

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Live music line up to follow shortly.

Clonmany Festival is Ireland's longest running and best known festival...
Year after year thousands of holiday makers and locals alike descend to this picturesque village for what is guaranteed to be a week of family fun and activities. Each night for the entire week Ireland’s top bands perform open air live on stage.

During the day there is a wide range of events to keep all the family entertained from cycling events, pet shows to treasure hunts and talent competitions, the festival has something to offer everyone and it is an event which you will find yourself returning to again and again.

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Dylanfest, Moville, Co. Donegal 25th- 28th August 2022

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A multi venue festival of Bob Dylan's music over 4 days.

Ireland's only annual festival of Bob Dylan music which takes place in Moville and surrounding towns with the salmon fishing sea lough, Lough Foyle as a backdrop.

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Disappear Here Film Festival, Ballyliffin - September 2022

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The Disappear Here Film Festival takes place each September in a series of unique locations on the Wild Atlantic Way, in and around the picturesque village of Ballyliffin, Co Donegal.

From short animated films for kids, to scary midnight movies for the young at heart – The Disappear Here Film Festival promises you a weekend of entertainment, utterly unmissable and unforgettable. The Festival has a high concentration of shorts but includes an outstanding mix of features and documentaries, music videos and animations.

Over the weekend films are screened in specially constructed cinemas in the village of Ballyliffin.

Our versatile programme includes screenings, talks, educational workshops and a host of entertainment events through which we will provide a unique festival experience.

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Donegals Lapland - A magical fun filled festive experience - from end November 2022

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Donegal’s Lapland is a unique and truly magical fun-filled experience for children of all ages to meet Santa and his eleves, and also to receive a special gift from him this Christmas!

To keep people coming back we like to makes a few changes now and again, introduce new attractions and throw in a few special surprises from one year to the next and this year is no different.

Special lighting effects, snow effects and smoke machines will be used at various points through Donegal’s Lapland this year all to help enhance the festive experience for your visitors

There will also be animals included in parts of the Santa’s Village for all them animal lovers who visit this Christmas!

From 26th November 2021

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Wild Irelands Arctic Experience - Dundrain, Muff, Co. Donegal - from end November 2022

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The Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal is a stunning example of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, and one of the most beautiful places to visit in Ireland. Sculptured by the Atlantic’s waves and winds for millennia, it’s northernmost point, Malin Head, is the very definition of wild and is one of the best vantage points from which to view the Northern Lights in Ireland.

These explosions react with the earth’s atmosphere, sparking great swathes of coloured light.

Between now and the equinox in March is being tipped as the best opportunity in Ireland for more than ten years.

Popular spots for viewing The Nothern Lights in Donegal include Ballyliffin and Malin Head.

Full listing

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