Date: Saturday 22 August Time: 1pm – 3pm Where: The Orangery With songs and tunes on fiddle and guitar, Sarah and Ruairí will play a selection of sets from Irish Folk, Trad and Americana as well as original pieces. Free Open Event
Date: Saturday 22 August Time: 11am – 1pm Where: The Bridge House Education Centre Enjoy a practical sketch and watercolour session with acclaimed wildlife artist and illustrator Robert Vaughan, learning about some of Donegal’s animals and birdlife. Suitable for older young people and adults. Materials provided. Online Booking Link
Date: Saturday 22 August Time: 10am – 4pm Where: The Castle Patrick is an Irish wood turner and carver who gives trees a second lease of life by creating art forms from locally sourced fallen trees. Patrick works with various species of native Irish trees exposing the unique grain patterns and textures formed by nature
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 1pm – 3pm Where: The Orangery Free Open Event
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 12pm – 3pm Where: Check on arrival and follow the signs on the day Woodland fun for little people where we’ll be learning all about our Native Irish trees through creativity. Free Open Event
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 11am – 4pm Where: The Audio Visual Theatre Join 4th generation spinning wheel maker Johnny Shiels for this interactive demonstration showcasing the traditional craft of spinning and weaving. Learn how the unique Donegal spinning wheel is made and the wood that is used. There may even be an opportunity to
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 10am Where: The Visitor Centre Join master weaver William McNutt and his daughter Stacey as they share the story of their multi-generational family tweed business established in Downings in 1953, with the change to purchase some items stocked by Glenveagh’s Nadur Gift Shop. Free Open Event
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 10am – 4pm Where: The Visitor Centre Willow weaving is one of Ireland’s oldest recorded crafts. Come along to watch willow weaver Brendan Farren create sculptures from Willow grown on his organic farm in Greencastle, Co. Donegal. Free Open Event
Date: Friday 21 August Time: 10am – 4pm Where: The Castle Patrick is an Irish wood turner and carver who gives trees a second lease of life by creating art forms from locally sourced fallen trees. Patrick works with various species of native Irish trees exposing the unique grain patterns and textures formed by nature
Date: Thursday 20 August Time: 1pm – 3pm Where: An Fóscadh Mór Líofa are musicians from the Gaeltacht of Gaoth Dobhair, performing traditional Donegal fiddle music and local Irish songs. Free Open Event