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:
Margadh
20 September
Margadh sa Aislann.
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.
Children's Wellness Club
3.00pm–5.00pm
Club Folláine na bPáistí
Children's Wellness Club
3.00pm–5.00pm
Club Folláine na bPáistí
Children's Wellness Club
3.00pm–5.00pm
Club Folláine na bPáistí
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:
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.