Discover Derry & Donegal

Regardless of what date in the calendar it is there is always something happening in the region to entertain and beguile you. Festivals are at the heart of the region and there’s no excuse to kick up your heels and join in the fun.

If you are up for a laugh then the Big Tickle Comedy festival is right up your street, for the great outdoors why not try the Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival or the Crana Canoe Weekend

Families won’t be disappointed with Derry’s largest street carnival on October 31^st with theBanks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival –this is the dress to impress highlight of the year when young and old get dressed-up in the wacky, wonderful and inspiring costumes. 

Hallowe'en celebrations also continue in Co. Donegal at the Dunfanaghy Hallowe'en Celebrations.

If you want a bit of challenge try BGC Great North Links Golf Classic located on three champion links courseson ireland's Norht Coast.

If you want to go native then why not join locals at the Harvest Fair in Glenties, or try a weekend of dancing and music at the traditional Ardara Matchmaking Festival.

And if you are still hungry for more culture activity why not join the film buffs a the Foyle Film Festival, music enthusiasts at the City of Song Festival in Derry, the Bundoran Music Festival followed by an Elvis Festival or something simply more seasonal at Donegal Lapland during November December, at Doagh Island, Co. Donegal.

Derry has it's own music and outdoor event festive time calendar at www.festivetime.com