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Some of the events will be held at Leo's Tavern photo: Find My Ireland
Atlantic Irish Fest 2026 is taking place in Bundoran and Crolly.
The festival will run from January 18 to 21. Over four nights, the festival brings a strong line-up of traditional Irish music:
On Saturday, 17 January, Cairdeas is a showcase featuring traditional musicians, dancers and singers of all ages. Curated by Michael McGrath, this multi-family showcase brings you to the genesis of traditional music at Bundoran-AtlanticApartotel.
On Sunday 18 January, another family group, Clann Mhic Ruairí from the Gaeltacht of Rann na Feirste, take the stage, with a mix of Gaelic song, storytelling and instrumental work rooted in their native tradition at Bundoran-Atlantic Apartotel.
On Monday 19 January, the celebrated guitarist Johnny Gallagher performs in the iconic venue Leo’s Tavern in Crolly, weaving blues, folk, Americana and Irish roots sounds.
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Our relocation to the Gaeltacht, where Enya, Clannad & Kneecap have all nurtured their Irish Language, is part of your adventure along the Wild Atlantic Way. The festival wraps up on Tuesday, 20 January with The Whileaways, a group from Galway whose rich harmonies and emotional melodies provide a moving finale to the weekend of music, culture and tours around Donegal.
There are also tour options for Donegal Castle and Killybegs, Crolly Whiskey and Dunlewey, and Arranmore Island.
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