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31 Dec 2025

Save the date! A look ahead at the top gigs and festivals in Donegal in 2026

Highlights include intimate concerts, festivals, top tribute acts, comedy and pro boxing

Fight Night at The Valley!

History will be made in 2026 as professional boxing lands in Ballybofey and Stranorlar for the very first time. Valley Fight Night, promoted by Sheer Sports Management, takes over the Finn Valley Centre on February 21, hosted by Donegal boxing star and former world title challenger Jason Quigley in his hometown. Expect a stacked card featuring some of Ireland's most exciting up-and-coming fighters, including:

Danny Duffy (3-0) - Raphoe BC graduate returns in his first scheduled six-round bout

'Hands of Stone' Jason Myers (4-0, 3 KOs) - back in Donegal after a first-round KO earlier this year

Daniel Fakoyede - Dublin super-heavyweight fresh off a 72-second debut stoppage

David Kennedy (2-0) - Gorey light-heavyweight in action

This is more than a fight night - it's the start of something big. A new annual event bringing top-level boxing, big energy, and serious atmosphere to the Twin Towns. Following the success of Rumble In The Hills in 2023 and 2025, Valley Fight Night promises fireworks from bell to bell.

Tickets from €54.60

eventbrite.ie

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