Bundoran's ‘Féile na mBan’ Festival is a celebration of women from all walks of life

Bundoran is celebrating the St Brigid’s Day February Bank Holiday weekend with its second running of the hugely popular Feile na mBan festival.

'Féile na mBan' returns this weekend from February 2-6. It is dedicated to showcasing women in all walks of life, the festival will once again provide a showcase of the best of Irish women in history, arts, music, activism and many other areas.

Speakers include activist Ailbhe Smyth, historian Sonja Tiernan, and a special screening of Emma O’Grady’s documentary ‘Mad, Bad and Dangerous’ featuring Bernadette McAliskey and Lelia Doolin.

There is surfing and sea-swimming, wellness and bootcamp sessions, knitting with Edel McBride, featured talks and workshops on mythology and art exhibitions, soil science and poetry readings and lots more! All events can be booked on our website, and accommodation and travel information is also on the website.

Joan Crawford, Fáilte Ireland’s manager of the Wild Atlantic Way said:

"We are thrilled to have this festival grow from the inaugural event last year and offer such a variety and talent to visitors over our newest bank holiday. There’s no better place than Donegal for the Wild Women of Ireland to celebrate Brigid.’  

Highlights of the weekend include performances will come from critically acclaimed bands Dea Matrona, Systir, and The Henry Girls.

The full schedule can be found at www.feilenamban.ie or by searching ”Féile na mBan” on Facebook and Instagram. Email info@feilenamban.ie for more information.