Nathan Carter, Onoir and Tumbling Paddies set for Donegal Town festival

There are just weeks to go until the Donegal Town Summer Festival, and locals and visitors can look forward to a cracking lineup of live entertainment.

Nathan Carter is among the stars to take to the outdoor stage on the Diamond for this year’s event. The ever popular Tumbling Paddies are sure to be a hit. And local group Onoir whose powerful vocal arrangements have resonated deeply with audiences at their recent sell-out concerts will no doubt deliver a stunning and memorable performance. 

Tribute acts Qween and Slippery When Wet are also expected to be hugely popular with music fans gathered in Donegal Town.

A spokesperson said: “The Donegal Summer Festival is a celebration of all that makes this corner of Ireland so special - its vibrant music scene, warm hospitality, and beautiful surroundings. So mark your calendars and get ready for a weekend of fun and entertainment that you won't soon forget.”

Events kick off on Friday, June 30 with a family film on a big screen on the Diamond. 

Saturday’s programme gets underway with the Bluestack Jam Club from 2pm to 2.45pm. This will be followed by a performance from Malibu Cruz from 3pm to 4pm, Eves Trinity from 4pm to 5pm, and Paul Ward from 5pm to 6.45pm. 

As the sun sets, the stage will be taken over by Ireland’s foremost Bon Jovi tribute act, Slippery When Wet from 7pm to 9pm. This will be followed by Queen tribute band Qween who will perform from 9pm to 11pm. 

Sunday will also be jam packed with live entertainment. Starting off the musical performances is a choir from 4pm to 4.30pm, followed by the showstopping Onoir from 4.45pm to 6pm. 

The Tumbling Paddies, known for their high-energy performances, will take the stage from 6.15pm to 8.15pm. 

And to cap off the festival in style, the one and only Nathan Carter will perform a headline set from 8.30pm to 10.30pm.

Tickets are available from eventbrite.ie Donegal Town Summer Festival.

Those attending the festival are reminded that the Diamond is a glass free zone for the duration of the event. 

Family 10K

As part of the Donegal Town Summer Festival, there will be a family 10k walk/run on Sunday, July 2 starting at the AVS gym at 10.30am. Registration opens at 9am and there is an entry fee of €10 if prebooked at www.eventmaster.ie/eventL3ooip3H76 or €12 on the day. 

The 10k is being held in conjunction with Tir Chonaill AC, with prizes up for grabs for all categories. The route will bring participants around the Diamond, out to Lidl Roundabout, on to the Tullyearl Roundabout, and back to the AVS. It is an Athletics Ireland measured course with chip timing in operation.

Bus Eireann Changes

Important Notice for Bus Eireann passengers travelling to and from Donegal Town on Sunday July 2:

Bus Eireann will drop and pick up passengers at the picnic area near the Lidl Roundabout to facilitate the live festival events between 2pm and pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Bus drops off and pick up will revert to the Diamond from 11pm.

Local Link Changes

Important Notice for Donegal Local Link passengers travelling to and from Donegal Town on Sunday, July 2:

Due to the closure of The Diamond for the Festival all services to and from Donegal Town will pick up and drop off at the Roundabout of the Primary Care centre Donegal Town (Supermac's).

Route 293 - The 23.40 from Donegal Town will pick up outside the Abbey Hotel as normal.

Passenger Notice for Sunday, July 2 from 2pm to 11pm

293 - Glencolmcille to Donegal Town

292 - Ballyshannon to Donegal Town

For a full list of timetables and information scan the QR code on Donegal Local Link Platforms.