EXPERIENCE a vibrant weekend of music, song, dance, arts, crafts and community spirit at Féile na Sean Bheairice 2026 in the heart of An Fál Carrach on Friday and Saturday, June 26 and 27.
The festival opens officially on Friday at 7.30pm with renowned performer Brian O’Donnell (Brian Danny Minnie). Following the opening ceremony, audiences can enjoy a special live concert featuring Daniel Cullen and friends.
Saturday begins at 11am with a Sean-Nós Singing Workshop for children led by Patricia Nic Ruairi, followed at 12pm by Corn Éamoinn Ghráinne do Dhaoine Óga, the Sean-Nós singing competition for young people.
From 12 noon, An tSean Bheairic comes alive with an Outdoor Festival featuring traditional local musicians, food, local crafts, basket-weaving demonstration and more on the outdoor patio area, celebrating the best of Donegal’s culture and creativity.
At 2pm, visitors can take part in a Sean-Nós Dancing Workshop with Frank and Eileen Sweeney, followed by a lively dance exhibition with music by Martin Duggan.
A major highlight of the weekend is the Sean-Nós Singing Competition on Saturday evening, held in memory of the late Eamonn Ghráinne Mac Ruairí of Tory Island and Falcarragh, celebrated as one of the great masters of the Donegal Sean-Nós tradition. Competitors will compete for the prestigious Eamoinn Ghrainne Memorial Cup.
The festival concludes with ‘An Céilí Mór’, an evening of music, dancing and craic led by the ever-popular Martin Duggan on button accordion.
Féile na Sean Bheairice 2026 promises a memorable and family-friendly celebration of Donegal culture not to be missed.