Past Events Archive 2010
Matchmaking Weekend
18th , 19th & 20th June2010
With Lisdoonvarna’s Willie Daly, Come and meet Willie Daly the Matchmaker himself, who carries on the age old family tradition of matchmaking (As seen on Podge & Rodge).
• Speed Dating • Blind Date
• Live Music
• Ceilis Everybody is open to a bit of flirting and merrymaking. It might just work!!
Dancing Day & Night. What makes the matchmaking festival so appealing to many people is the friendly relaxed atmosphere and the fact that various age groups mingle freely and happily.
Donegal Summer Festival Free Concerts
1st to 4th July 2010
The preparations for this year’s Donegal Town Summer Festival are well and truly underway. Building on the huge success of last year we are hoping for a bigger and even better event this year. One of the goals of the Festival is the same as last year to provide as much top class entertainment as possible free of charge. Fundraising has already begun with a very successful succession of pub quiz’s held every Monday night. A great night is had by all with quiz master extraordinaire Shay Carabin and wife Maeve as score keeper, specialist rounds include picture and music rounds. Festival Poster.....
Another hugely successful fundraiser from last year was the `Stars in their Eyes’ competition where the likes of Tina Turner and Bob Dylan took to the stage in Donegal Town like you have never seen them before. Anyone of the huge crowd that were there last year will know what a great nights entertainment it was. Sunday 20th June is the big night for the competition this year. Anyone interested in entering the competition can do so by contacting Sinead on 087- 6544504.
This years Festival will be held over a four day period from Thursday July 1st until Sunday July 4th and will feature some of Ireland’s top bands and the best of home grown talent . Here is a rundown of the festival programme so far. Printable Timetable available here....
The festivities will commence on Thursday evening July 1st with the official opening and a traditional Irish night.
We are delighted that Sean Gallagher, the entrpreneur, founder of Smarthomes and Dragons Den panel member, will perform the official opening on Thursday !st July. We are also pleased to announce that Alan Shortt, comedian seen in TV shows such as Bull Island and Father Ted, will be appearing.
On Friday July 2nd, the town will be treated to the fantastic tunes of the ‘Smash Hits‘ a fantastic 90‘s cover band from Dublin with a large following. They are one of the country’s best cover bands playing to huge crowds at every gig, they are sure to put on a very memorable performance.
Saturday July 3rd will be a fun-filled day for kid‘s of all ages . We will once again have face painting, live circus acts, a fancy dress disco, bouncy castles, slides and much more for all to enjoy on the Diamond . Later in the evening, one of Ireland ‘s biggest upcoming bands the Delorentos will take to the main stage playing some of there biggest hits such as S.E.C.R.E.T.S, Do You Realise, Neon and many more. They will be followed on stage by one of Irelands Biggest bands the Republic of Loose, an amazing night of music is guaranteed.
The Fun does not stop there, on Sunday July 4th, one of the most exciting new groups to hit the Irish music scene ’John Shelly and the Creatures’ will play the main stage . The band are best known for there song ‘Long May You Reign’ which features on the discover Northern Ireland Ad. And if that wasn’t enough one of Irelands biggest and most loved Groups the ‘Saw Doctors’ will rock the Diamond, with such hits as N17, I Used To Love Her , and The Joyce Country Ceili Band , they will certainly give the festival the finish it deserves .
Don’t forget all concerts are open air and all are FREE!!!
Alongside all the fantastic music acts, the festival will be jammed packed with numerous fun-filled activities for all ages. We will have the annual duck race, the Eske windscreen go-kart grand prix, the seafood competition and the “It’s a Barman’s Knockout” competition, to name but a few.
Another great festival is in store for all the family.
Your support with fundraising is very much appreciated. With your help we can make this years Festival one to remember.
Anyone who would like more information on the Festival can visit the Donegal Town Summer Festival on Facebook and Bebo. You can also get information from any one of the hard working committee members and volunteers any Monday at one of the quiz nights.
We hope to see everyone from the town come down to The Diamond to enjoy the fantastic events and activities. So come on down and enjoy your one and only recession beating Donegal Town Summer Festival. It’s not to be missed…!
Taste 0f Donegal Food Festival
27th to 29th August 2010
Discover, Dine & Delight in Donegal Town
A Three Day Celebration of Great Food and Drink set in the beautiful
surroundings of the Bluestack Mountains and Donegal Bay. Secret
Celebrity Chef Appearances, Demonstrations from: An Bord Bia, Tourism
College Killybegs & Local Award Winning Chefs. Master-classes by
Celebrity Chefs, Food workshops and displays by Associated Craft
Butchers of Ireland Food & Drink Exhibitors with Tastings Competitions
& Food Trails Cookery Classes for Children & Teenagers Showcase for
Artisan Food Producers. Lifestyles and Leisure Promotions
Donegal Town Community Chamber