Local Hub
This is the hub page for the local area. It provides information on local events, festivals and videos, as well as local musicians and writers.
The following are current or upcoming events at the Áislann:
Sound Bath Group Session
6 April 2025
2.30 p.m.
Group Sound Bath for deep relaxation and healing. Enjoy waves of soothing sound from Gongs, Chimes, Tibetan Singing Bowls and Crystal Bowls. This relaxing "sound bath," may help with fatigue, mood and stress, allowing your mind and body to go towards a deep relaxation response, where your own healing mechanisms are given a chance to work their magic.
Featuring healing Solfeggio Frequencies and Planetary tuned instruments.
Rannafast pre-school
Áislann Rann na Feirste
9.15 a.m. – 12.15 p.m.
A daily preschool in the Áislann.
Youth Club
Club Óige, Áislann Rann na Feirste
An afternoon youth club in the Áislann.
Bolgam Tae (Café & Bakery)
Áislann Rann na Feirste
Every Friday at 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Every friday there is a café and bakery downstairs in the Áislann.
Club Beo
Leo's Tavern, Meenaleck
Last Friday of every month at 9.00 p.m.
On the last friday of every month there is a live music scene in Leo's Tavern.
Here is a list of local events currently available or soon to be available in the local area:
Stand Up at the Social - Laughs All Night with Karl Spain
11 April 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
This brand new comedy club - 'Stand Up at the Social' hosts Karl Spain in Donegal for what promises to be a fun evening full of laughs!!
JC Stewart gig
12 April 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
JC Stewart is back: refreshed, rebooted, retooled. After a long period in London and then Los Angeles, pursuing (with gritted teeth) one kind of musical success, he went back to his roots – to the farm in Magherafelt he grew up on, and to the inspiration-giving Northern Irish coast. And on the strength of the new songs he’s written, the ones he’s poised to start releasing as part of a whole new professional set-up – and whole new JC Stewart – fans can be reassured: it has been worth it.
Roxy and the Corner Bhoys
18 April 2025
Teach Paidí Óig, Crolly
A Three piece rebel band from the Rosses playing a diverse range of music.
The Tumbling Paddies concert
18 April 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
Hailing from Co. Fermanagh, The Tumbling Paddies have taken the music scene by storm over the past four years. With their catchy original songs and distinctive take on well-known cover songs, they have created their own unique Trad/Pop sound that any music lover would aspire to listen to.
Teach Phaidí Óig Marquee - Country Night
18 April 2025
Teach Phaidí Óig, Crolly
A country night in the marquee at Teach Phaidí Óig featuring Jack Keogh with Conor O'Donnell as a supporting act.
Part of Féile Chroithlí.
The Highstool Prophets concert
19 April 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
The incredible Highstool Prophets are set to make a very special Donegal appearance at The Social Gweedore on Easter Saturday 2025 for what is set to be another historic gig for the five piece trad outfit, who continue to sell out gigs everywhere they go!!!
Vintage Car Show
12pm–1.30pm, 19 April 2025
O'Donnell Fuels (Stephen Anns), Crolly
A vintage car show and car run as part of Féile Chroithlí.
Donations in aid of Donegal Cancer Flights.
Meenaleck Easter Fun-Day
12.30pm–3pm, 19 April 2025
Meenaleck
Back by popular demand….. The Meenaleck Easter egg hunt🐣 Coiste Forbartha Mhín na Leice can not wait to welcome you all back to Meenaleck for this magnificent event🌸🌼
Cost: €8 per child
Teach Phaidí Óig Marquee - One for the Road
9pm–12am, 19 April 2025
Teach Phaidí Óig, Crolly
Welcome to the One for the Road, Crolly Festival! Join us for a day filled with music, food, and fun at Teach Paidi Óig. Get ready to enjoy live performances, delicious local cuisine, and a great atmosphere. Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. See you there!
The Whistlin’ Donkeys
8pm–11.30pm, 20 April 2025
Teach Paidí Óig, Crolly
Join us on Sun Apr 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM for a night of Irish music and craic with The Whistlin' Donkeys at Teach Pháidí Óíg's. Be prepared to dance, sing, and enjoy the craic with friends and family. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of music and fun!
Part of Féile Croithlí.
The Haar concert
26 April 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
The Haar combines the fresh talent of traditional Irish singer Molly Donnery with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the circuit: Cormac Byrne, Adam Summerhayes and Murray Grainger
Andy Irvine concert
16 May 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
One of Irelands Traditional Irish Music Masters Takes His Irish Tour To The Social Gaoth Dobhair, Co.Donegal.
Shane Daniel Byrne
17 May 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
Aviary Talent present Shane Daniel Byrne at The Social Gaoth Dobhair, Co.Donegal on Sat 17th May 2025. This brand new comedy club - 'Stand Up at the Social' hosts Shane Daniel Byrne in Donegal for what promises to be a fun evening full of laughs!!
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones (Townfest 2025)
8pm, 30 May 2025
The Bridge Inn, Dungloe
TOWNFEST DUNGLOE 2025 in association with T C Promotions are delighted to announce that Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones will be joining this year’s event.🙌🙌
Also appearing on the night it’s the Queen of Rebel Music Eimhear Ní Ghlacaín and her band.✊🇮🇪
(**Note: Tickets include access to all Townfest events**)
Jimmy Buckley and Band (Townfest 2025)
31 May 2025
The Bridge Inn, Dungloe
The Bridge Inn and have only gone and got Jimmy Buckley to headline their Saturday night at TownFest Dungloe.🤠
Support on the night by Conor O Donnell, and guests.👏
(**Note: Tickets include access to all Townfest events**)
Mark McCabe (Townfest 2025)
1 June 2025
The Bridge Inn, Dungloe
With MANIAC 2000 Irelands unofficial Anthem celebrating its 25th anniversary this summer there was only ever going to be one DJ to headline Townfest's Sunday event: Mark McCabe.🤖👻
Support Acts on the night with a celebration of 90s & 2000s classics.🫶
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(**Note: Tickets include access to all Townfest events**)
Gearoid Farrelly
21 June 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
Gearóid Farrelly follows his mammoth Glamour Hammer tour with a hilarious new stand up show touching on the many, many, MANY things that make his blood boil.
Belfast Brunch Co
12 July 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of vibrant music, and endless entertainment as the Belfast Brunch Co. takes over the Social! paired with drinks and the energetic beats of DJs Jon Boi and Blasé. Expect the best of R&B, hip-hop, and classic singalongs in an electric atmosphere that promises to keep you entertained all day long!
Aonach Jack
13 July 2025
Meenaleck
An annual fair in Meenaleck featuring activities, market stalls and music.
Kieran Goss & Annie Kinsella concert
2 August 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
An Irish duo will be taking to the stage to perform tracks from 'Oh, The Starlings' their critically acclaimed debut duo album and songs from Goss' back catalogue.
John Colleary
19 September 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
This brand new comedy club - 'Stand Up at the Social' brings John Colleary (from Savage Eye and Irish Pictorial Weekly) and promises to provide exciting fun evening of laughs!
Mario Rosenstock Gift Grub Live
11 October 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
Ireland’s most successful impressionist and satirist Mario Rosenstock celebrates twenty-five years of Gift Grub with a brand new stage show, Gift Grub Live 25!
Transa concert
18 October 2025
An Chúirt, Gweedore
Trasna is an Irish folk duo from Clare and Limerick, that has captivated audiences for six years with their multi-instrumental talent and innovative folk music, earning six Irish chart-topping hits.
Niall McNamee gig
31 October 2025
The Social, Gweedore
An Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for his thoughtful and full-blooded songs and his charismatic live performances.
This special show on Halloween Night which you will definitely not want to miss!!
Roll With It - The Ultimate Oasis Experience
6 December 2025
The Social, Derrybeg
A very special show from one of Irelands best Oasis shows.
Here is a list of local festivals and their dates.
Féile Chroithlí
18 – 20 April (Easter weekend)
Crolly
An annual festival in Crolly featuring a variety of activities and live music.
Fleadh Cheoil Dún na nGall
8 – 11 May
Sports hall, Dungloe
immerse yourself in the sound of traditional Irish music with Altan, Idir an Dá Ghaoth - Flute Orchestra and others at the Fleadh Cheoil Dún Na nGall 2025 in Dungloe! 🌟
Rebel Fest
May
Sean Ógs, Derrybeg
An annual festival at Sean Ógs in Derrybeg featuring a variety of rebel bands from Ireland and Scotland.
Townfest Dungloe
30 May – 2 June
The Bridge Inn, Dungloe
3 days of top class entertainment by some of Irelands finest:
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, Eimear Rebel Band, Jimmy Buckley, e Conohr O Donnell, Mark McCabe and others.🤠
Sult Music Festival
July
Gweedore
Sult Festival is an annual two-day music festival in Gweedore that takes place in July.
It features a variety of music genres such as dance, country and pop.
Errigal Arts Festival
July
Wild Atlantic Way
The Errigal Arts Festival is a 16-day bilingual festival celebrating music, theatre, visual arts, film, literature, circus & carnival that takes place along Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way.
Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival
July – August
Dungloe
The Mary From Dungloe International Festival is a popular Irish music festival held annually, usually at the end of July in Dungloe. The festival is centred around a pageant to find out which contestant has the spirit of the festival, who is then crowned "Mary From Dungloe".
It also features a variety of activites such as live music, a parade and gala ball.
Here you will find local musicians to explore.