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Allingham Trail Walk Ballyshannon An Allingham Trail Walk is taking place in Ballyshannon Sunday, August 25. This is to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the poet William Allingham and will visit sites in the town associated with the poet. Meet outside the Abbey Arts Centre, Tir Connell Street, Ballyshannon, F94 DX 51 at 3pm. Guide is Anthony Begley, County Donegal Historical Society. The event will also include songs and verses by the poet. All welcome Contact: County Donegal Historical Society 087 2351044, [email protected] Event Information: A guided or specialist tour - Car parking available - Suitable for families - Free
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Tae in the Bog, Dunlewey Please note change of venue. Due to the weather and the conditions of the path into Altan, organisers are now hosting Sunday’s ‘Tae in the Bog’ indoors at Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey, F92 PK22 from 1pm to 3pm (instead of at Altan farm as originally planned). A spokesperson said: “We will still have the same lineup of musicians and speakers, but now in the beautiful setting of Dunlewey, in front of the open fire. “So come along and join us to hear a little bit about the history of Altan and listen to the stories and music that celebrate the connections between nature, landscape and culture. “This event is now free to attend. Tae in the bog in Dunlewey: Ag ceiliúradh na gceangal idir an dúlra, an tírdhreach agus an cultúr. Cois na tine i Ionad Cois Locha Foinn thraidisiúnta spreagtha ag an tírdhreach Cainteoirí ag plé na hoidhreachta nádúrtha agus cultúrtha Cuppa tae, sólaistí & comhrá. Musicians include: An Crann Óg, Sheila Friel, Cathal Ó Curráin & Mairéad Hurley. Celebrating the connections between nature, landscape and culture. By the fire in Ionad Cois Locha Traditional tunes inspired by the landscape Speakers discussing the natural and curtural heritage Refreshments and conversations. Contact: Cairde na hEaragaile in collaboration with Wild Atlantic Nature 086 8234449 [email protected] Event Information: A guided or specialist tour - A live performance, re-enactment or demonstration - Free
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Connecting Makers in our Community - Craft Fair at Donegal Castle In celebration of both National Heritage Week and Donegal Town's 550th anniversary, Donegal Castle has been hosting a week of crafts - connecting local makers in our community – ending with a craft fair on Sunday, August 25 from 11am to 4pm. "Come and celebrate our makers, our connections and our community,” a spokesperson said. Contact: Donegal Castle OPW 046 942 2205, [email protected] Event Information: A festival, show, fair or market - OPW run event - Accessible by public transport - Suitable for families - Free
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Kayak and Forage with Eco Atlantic Adventures To celebrate Heritage Week 2024, Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Lighthouse, Fanad Head, F92 VC2N is hosting several exciting events. On Sunday, August 25 in honour of Water Heritage Day, Eco Atlantic Adventures will offer a kayak and foraging excursion at 11 am, followed by a session with Fanad Comhaltas musicians at 2 pm. A spokesperson said: “The Heritage Council promotes businesses that support the Irish language, and Teach Solais Fhánada is proud to prioritise the use of the language in all our activities. “Join us in celebrating our rich cultural heritage!” Booking is through Eco Atlantic Adventures, email [email protected] or call 086 2250599 Contact: Fanad Lighthouse 087 6344460, [email protected] Event Information: A guided or specialist tour - Car parking available - Includes an admission fee