Donegal Indian culture festival wins National Heritage award
Donegal Mela – Indian Culture Festival won the Inclusive Event Award
A Letterkenny event that celebrates Indian culture has won a National Heritage Week Award.
Donegal was represented at the awards by Donegal Mela – Indian Culture Festival Letterkenny from Sharmila Kamat, which was recognised as the winner of the Inclusive Event Award.
This recognition highlights the contribution made by Donegal Mela – Indian Culture Festival Letterkenny, which engaged audiences with local heritage and reflected the values of National Heritage Week.
Joe Gallagher, Heritage Officer for Donegal, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in Donegal Mela - Indian Culture Festival Letterkenny. National recognition at the Heritage Week Awards is a significant achievement and reflects the quality, dedication and community spirit behind this project.”
The Awards celebrate the commitment and creativity of individuals, community groups and organisations who help people connect with Ireland’s built, cultural and natural heritage through National Heritage Week.
Virginia Teehan, Chief Executive of The Heritage Council, said: “The Heritage Council warmly congratulates all of the winners and runners-up recognised in the National Heritage Week Awards 2026. This year’s theme, Heritage at Risk, encouraged communities to explore and protect the places, traditions, skills and stories that are vulnerable or under threat.”
A full list of National Heritage Week Awards 2026 winners and runners-up is available at the Heritage Week website.