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This region has a packed calendar of events all year round and to rival any major international destination. You really need to have your diary at the ready and save the date for all that is happening in the region that is always buzzing with activity and officially has some of the best festivals and events. Think music of every genre, culture and heritage Here’s a flavour of some of the key events for this weekend and forthcoming events you really just don’t want to miss! To check out events: www.donegalgathering.comwww.visitderry.com

FOYLE MARITIME FESTIVAL 14-22 JULY 2018Tall ships, cruisers and a 42 – foot jazz catamaran will greet the Clipper 2017-2018 Round the World Yacht Race in Derry, official host port during Ireland’s largest maritime festival (9 days). The festival will also host young international soccer

stars for the O’Neills Foyle Cup.

CITY OF DERRY INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL 24-28 OCTOBER 2018Following the success of the first five editions of the City of Derry International Choir Festival, it returns again this autumn with an impressive and diverse line-up of international choirs from Europe and for the first time, South America. Aside from the competitive focus, the city comes alive with pop-up performances and high-quality concerts. This exciting five day multicultural line-up of choirs is already establishing itself on the global calendar of international choral festivals with an impressive line up of choirs from Europe and for the first time South America. The city will come alive with choral performances and amazing concerts.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 26-31 OCTOBER 2018Spectacularly voted Best Halloween Destination in

the World by USA Today in 2016, Europe’s biggest Halloween carnival scooped Best NI Event or Festival Experience (International) at the 2018 Northern Ireland Tourism Awards, you really don’t want to miss this one!

WELCOME TO IRELANDS NORTH WESTUntouched and virtually unexplored, this ruggedly beautiful and remote region lies at the far north of the Wild Atlantic Way. It’s no wonder Donegal was named the ‘Coolest Place on the Planet for 2017’ by National Geographic Traveller.

Nature is spectacular and bracing here from Malin Head Ireland’s most northerly point and recent location for Star Wars filming to one of the most spectacular world renowned links golf courses at Ballyliffin. A visit to Inishowen will leave you wanting to come back for more.

Ancient meets contemporary in the magnificent Walled City of Derry~Londonderry, uniquely located “Where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route”. It is an unrivalled tourist destination and fantastic hub for exploring Ireland’s North West. A festival city renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, don’t miss this year’s Foyle Maritime Festival which will act as a host port for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race on 14-22 July and Europe’s largest Halloween Carnival 26 October - 3 November. Whether it’s history, culture, food & drink or just having a great time - A LegenDerry experience awaits!

WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION?

WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION?THE 148TH OPEN, ROYAL PORTRUSH 14-21 JULY 2019The 148th Open will be played at Royal Portrush in 2019, marking an historic return to Northern Ireland for golf’s oldest and most international Championship after nearly 70 years. Derry is the city with the short drive to the Open, offering a golden opportunity to explore the Walled City where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route for the complete visitor experience.

For further information www.visitderry.com

INISHOWEN ARTS AND CRAFTS TRAIL invites you to come along and meet the Makers 2nd – 7th July Open Late until 10pm daily. A weeklong series of exhibitions, displays and demonstrations at:• Moville Pottery, Moville• Silver Birch Gallery, Carndonagh• Ballagh Studio , Malin• Glendowen Craft Studio, Clonmany• Northern Lights Gallery, Buncrana

All visitors on the Trail are entered into the Creatively Cool and Quirky Craft Competition.

Further information: Tel: 086-3552500 or Email: danlann@inishowenart.ie

SLIABH SNEACHT CENTRE, DRUMFRIES, CLONMANY Exhibition on Irish Folklore based on the 1937/8 Schools Folklore Project.  This exhibition will be open from the 2nd July to the 20th July from 10-4pm each day Monday to Friday.Contact: Gabriel Doherty Tel: 074-9361742 Email: dohertygabriel@gmail.com www.sliabhsneachtcentre.ie

MRK EVENTS PRESENT O’FLAHERTY’S OTB MUSIC FESTIVALSaturday July 7th and Sunday July 8th 2018Tickets: €15.00 (Day ticket) €20.00 (Weekend Ticket). Available from: www.facebook.com/events/1932552477015292/

Location: O’Flaherty’s Bar, Main Street, Buncrana, Co. Donegal - ‘Out the Back’ Featuring: THANKS BROTHER | ORCHID COLLECTIVE | CAFOLLA & ENGEL | MORRISSEY & MARSHALL | RUNABAY | WOLVES OF YOUTH | ROFI JAMES | CONOR SCOTT | LAVENGRO | CLARAGH | STEPHEN MCKEEVER | BRASH ISAAC

THE STRAND HOTEL, BALLYLIFFINWednesday July 4th – Official Launch of our Blue Room Art Gallery with an exhibition of works by Local Artists inspired by The Wild Atlantic Way around Inishowen and its hinterlands. • Wednesday July 4th – Ballyliffin Irish Open 2018

Quiz Night • Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th July - Irish Open

2018 Poker Festival in Atlantic View Banquet Suite and Live Music each evening.

• Seafood Specials from Greencastle • Daily Traditional Irish Roast Carvery

For further information visitwww.ballyliffinstrandhotel.com

NANCY’S BARNTraditional music daily from Sunday 1st to the 8th July during the day & some acoustic in the evening time alfresco. Nancy’s barn will be hosting a walk in food village at our premises from the Wednesday 4th to the 8th Sunday. For further information visit www.nancysbarninishowen.com

OTHER EVENTSEaragail Arts Festival 11th – 29th July 2018 | eaf.ieAnnual Ardara Bluegrass Festival20th – 22nd July 2018 | ardara.ieSwell Music And Arts Festival27th – 29th July 2018 | swellfestival.comClonmany Festival5th – 12th August 2018A Taste of Donegal Food Festival24th – 26th August 2018For further information – www.donegalgatheing.com

EXPERIENCE THE WALLED CITY WHERE THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY MEETS THE CAUSEWAY COASTAL ROUTE

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Inishowen Maritime Musuem

Cairn Visitor Centre, Greencastle

Kinnagoe Bay

Malin Head

Doagh Famine Village, Ballyliffin

Fort Dunree Military Museum

Explore Arranmore Island

Grianan Ailigh

Oakfield Park, Raphoe

Fanad Lighthouse

Doe Castle, Creeslough

Glenveagh National Park and Castle

Glencolmcille Folk Village

Sliabh Liag, Teelin

Donegal Castle, Donegal Town

Walled City - City Walls (400 years old)

Take A Tour - walk, cycle, bus or taxi!

Parkland Golf Courses

Guildhall

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Peace Bridge

Cathedrals & Churches

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Ulster American Folk Park

Seamus Heaney Homeplace

Mussenden Temple

Bushmills Distillery

Giant’s Causeway

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MUST SEE / MUST DO DONEGAL & DERRY

Malin Head - Ireland’s most northerly pointCatch a cloudless evening and you may be enchanted by a night sky display of the Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights. The celestial light show, with its ghostly wispy rays of dancing colours has been seen hanging like a fluorescent curtain over Malin Head – what better reason to go than to witness this astonishing sight.

Grianán of Aileach - Awaken your mystical spiritPerched 800 ft. above sea level on a spectacular hilltop, the Grianán of Aileach fort is a former home of the Irish High Kings. The origins of this circular site are believed to date from around 1700 BC. Although it has important connections with the ancient monasteries of Donegal, its history stretches far beyond the era of Christianity and is steeped in legend.

Doagh Famine Village - A museum like no other Doagh Famine Village tells the story of Irish life from the Great Famine of the 1840s through until the present day. The tour guides will take you on a journey showing how families and communities have lived on the edge generation after generation, adapting and surviving as the environment and society around the local area changed over the years. www.doaghfaminevillage.com

Fanad Lighthouse - Out on the Edge Located on the north coast of Donegal between Lough Swilly and Mulroy Bay. Its claims to fame include one of the world’s most beautiful lighthouses. To reach the headland, travel along Knockalla Coast Road, a route with some stunning panoramas. Visitors can also access the Fanad Peninsula via a car ferry from Buncrana to Rathmullan swillyferry.com. www.fanadlighthouse.com

Fort Dunree Military Museum Fort Dunree, Dun Fhraoigh in Irish means, “Fort of the Heather” and indicates that this site has been an important defensive site down through history. Today however, its stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife are drawing increasing numbers of visitors to one of Inishowen’s most beautiful and peaceful locations. www.dunree.pro.ie

Walled City – A monumental backdropWalk the 17th Century City Walls, a unique promenade to discover the compelling history of Ireland’s only completely Walled City and one of the finest examples of Walled Cities in Europe today. The Walls are the monumental backdrop to a compact, walkable city equally famed for its vibrant cultural scene. Guided tours are available daily and highly recommended.

Guildhall – Our wow factor buildingOne of Derry’s key landmarks at the heart of the city since 1890, the restored Guildhall is home to one of Ireland’s largest collections of stained glass windows which illustrate the city’s history. Open every day with free admission, Experience ‘The Plantation of Ulster Exhibition’ and relax over a cuppa in the Guildhall café and soak up the atmosphere of the water fountains.

Peace Bridge – New icon across FoyleTake a ‘wee dander’ across the Peace Bridge and enjoy stunning parks and greenways. The iconic footbridge symbolises bridging the gap between communities on both sides of the River Foyle and stretches majestically across from the Guildhall to Ebrington Square, a former barracks which now houses visitor attractions including the Walled City Brewery.

Museums – Unique history on displayImmerse yourself in the city’s past at the Tower Museum with the Story of Derry and An Armada Shipwreck exhibitions. The Museum of Free Derry winner of ‘Authentic NI Experience of the Year tells the story of Civil Rights and Bloody Sunday while the Siege Museum tells the history of the Siege of Londonderry and of the Apprentice Boys of Derry.

Golf – why of course!Your gateway to golfing excellence in the North West, we are the city with the shortest drive to the ‘Opens’, Irish Open Ballyliffin 2018 and The 148th Open Royal Portrush 2019! Sample our very own parkland courses – Faughan Golf Centre’s 18th hole ‘Earhart’ championship course coupled with superb views over Foyle Valley and City of Derry Golf Club.

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Fans travelling to the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation will enjoy a convenient door-to-door experience, with free public parking located right on the hallowed grounds of Ballyliffin Golf Club. The on-site parking is free for all spectators.

Fans attending have been urged to follow event signage. Those travelling from the East should travel via Derry/Londonderry and Quigley’s Point while West traffic should travel via Buncrana.

Free buses will transport fans from Carndonagh and Buncrana to Ballyliffin Golf Club during tournament days, with timings to be announced

at a future date.

For all local road closures and traffic and travel updates, fans are asked to keep an eye on Donegal County Council’s website, www.donegalcoco.ie.

DUBAI DUTY FREE IRISH OPEN 2018

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the tournament schedule?Wed 4th July Open to Public: 7.00am - 9.00pm

Thur 5th July Open to Public: 6.30am - 9.00pm

Fri 6th July Open to Public: 6.30am - 9.00pm

Sat 7th July Open to Public: 7.00am - 9.00pm

Sun 8th July Open to Public: 7.00am - 9.00pm

How can I purchase tickets?Tickets for each day of the event are on sale from the European Tour website, see www.dubaidutyfreeirishopen.com for full details and booking. Children under the age of 16 will be admitted FREE as long as they are accompanied by an adult (up to four children are allowed with one paying adult).

How can I book accommodation for the event?Visit Donegal: www.govisitdonegal.comVisit Derry: www.visitderry.com

How catering be available on-site?The Irish Open Championship Village near the main gate will offer a number of dining outlets and bars. There will also be a big screen showing the live action, a hole by hole headerboard, official merchandise, trade stands and other facilities including ATM (charges may apply). Wide range of catering also available in Ballyliffin Village and nearby Carndonagh.

Will it be televised?Sky Sports will televise the whole tournament, with BBC and RTE broadcasting the highlights.

Will there be a re-entry system in place? Yes, spectators will be able to leave and re-enter the grounds during the event, allowing them to visit Inishowen. Volunteers/Marshalls will be on the Ballyliffin Golf Grounds and throughout the town to assist with general queries

For full event information go to:https://www.dubaidutyfreeirishopen.com/

For up to date travel information:www.donegalcoco.iewww.ballyliffingolfclub.com

HospitalityThe Official Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hospitality has been designed to allow guests to enjoy a premium experience and witness outstanding golf. The wild surroundings of the acclaimed Ballyliffin Golf Club also provide a glorious and unique backdrop for guests to socialise.

• Provisional Timings 07:00• Golf Course Opens 08:15• Facility Opens 08:30–10:00• Breakfast 11:00• Bar Opens 12:30 –14:30• Lunch 16:00–18:00• Afternoon Tea 18:00• Bar Closes TBC

Course closes 30 minutes after close of play