Buncrana By Night

26/03/2026

25/03/2026

Our beautiful bridge, lit up once again. Another project completed. Like the A-Team, we love it when a plan comes together......

Thank you to electrician Kieran Porter and his team for installing the lights
Thank you to the Councillors in the Inishowen Municipal District for their support under the Development Fund 2026.

13/03/2026

Donegal County Council has launched Phase Three of Buncrana’s Night-Time Economy Grant Scheme, with a specific focus on events and festivals. This phase invites businesses, community groups, artists, musicians, performers and individuals to develop imaginative evening events that make Buncrana an even more vibrant and welcoming place after dark.

Full details - https://www.donegalcoco.ie/en/news/2026/march/phase-three-of-buncrana-s-night-time-economy-grant-scheme-events-and-festivals/

12/03/2026

Donegal County Council is pleased to announce the launch of Phase Three of the Buncrana Night-Time Economy Grant Scheme, focusing on Events and Festivals.

As one of only nine towns & cities selected nationally to participate in the Night-Time Economy pilot, Buncrana continues to demonstrate how rural towns can reimagine their public spaces and evening activities.

Funding is available under two tiers:

• Tier 1: Grants of up to €500 for smaller-scale events

• Tier 2: Grants from €500 to €4,000 for larger festivals and events

Applications are welcome from businesses, community groups, artists, musicians, performers, and individuals who wish to develop evening events that contribute to Buncrana's cultural and economic life after 6pm. Eligible events and festivals must take place between April & October 2026 in Buncrana.

📅 Closing date: Friday, 27 March 2026 at 12 noon

📋 Apply at: https://donegalcoco.submit.com/show/96

📧 Enquiries: [email protected]

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10/03/2026

05/03/2026

Dia duit! Fáilte go dtí clár 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚. Tá réimse leathan imeachtaí ar siúl againn ar fud an bhaile lena n-áirítear seisiúin thraidisiúnta, tóraíocht taisce, clár scannáin, ranganna Gaeilge do thosaitheoirí, tráth na gceist agus go leor eile! Tá na himeachtaí seo oscailte do gach leibhéal den Ghaeilge mar sin bígí linn agus bain úsáid as bhur gcúpla focal! Ní féidir linn fanacht chun tú a fheiceáil go léir ann.

𝐆𝐑𝐌𝐌𝐀, 𝐟𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐧 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐆 𝐱

Hello! Welcome to 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞. We have a wide range of events taking place all over the town including trad sessions, treasure hunts, film screenings, beginners Irish classes, quizzes and much more! These events are open to all levels of the Irish so please come along and use your cúpla focal! We can’t wait to see you all there.

𝐆𝐑𝐌𝐌𝐀, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐆 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐱

26/02/2026

⚠️ 20 TICKETS LEFT FOR THE SUNDAY MATINEE ⚠️

⚠️ 35 TICKETS LEFT FOR THE SAT FINALE ⚠️

P.S we have a bigger stage area this year therefore less seating so get your tickets before it is to late!

https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on?q=inishtheatre%20group

26/01/2026

A great collaborative effort at the Town Team Action Plan launch last week. It was great to see Buncrana's night-time economy feature so strongly in the town's future plans.

Donegal County Council - Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

21/01/2026

Here is the link to book your seats.https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/ireland/st-marys-hall/buncrana-pantomime-society-presents-cinderella/2026-01-25/15%3A00/t-rpeoqnv?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPazJ5jbGNrA8NP0GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnQEwXUNaHlPBZQWVnnN2JdpAubQ0OWKFhlEjJmQRArdke57K_cqgeAFiYqD_aem_PsT_NrmDOOH5PACoixD7iw

21/01/2026

Donegal County Council is now taking applications for the 2026 round of festival funding from Fáilte Ireland.

The aim of this Scheme is to support festivals and events in County Donegal. The supported events must help to drive domestic and international tourism arrivals to Donegal, win bed nights, stimulate local economic activity, and help to improve the visitor experience in the county.

The application period will close at 5pm on Friday 6th February 2026.

Full details ➡️ https://submit.link/4oU

09/01/2026

🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED/ON SALE NOW! 🚨

Having recently appeared on the latest season of RTÉ’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’, legendary singer-songwriter Brian Kennedy Music has announced a special solo show in Buncrana Cinema on Saturday 18th April 2026!

Tickets are on sale now from tickets.ie!

📅 Brian Kennedy - Live in Buncrana Cinema

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