The heat is on for Donegal’s young chefs, as the Junior & Young Chef Awards have officially launched. This exciting culinary competition will be a major highlight of the Donegal Festival of Food, taking place on May 24 and May 25, 2025, and is proudly sponsored by Centra. Open to aspiring chefs across the county, […]
Oakfield Park prepares for a new food festival
Oakfield Park is gearing up for a weekend of delicious food, exceptional craft and live entertainment, as they prepare for the Donegal Festival of Food and Craft which takes place in May. The two-day event, set in The Paddock of the Upper Gardens extending down to the Allée in the Lower Gardens of Oakfield Park, […]
Tickets on sale for Pumpkin Express at Oakfield Park
All-aboard! Tickets for Oakfield Park’s Pumpkin Express are now on sale as the historic estate is transformed into a spine-chilling mystery fit for all the family. Are you brave enough to face a ghostly train ride full of surprises? What about a spot of Trick-or-Treating with their spooky hosts? Find out at this frightfully fun […]
Oakfest 2024 – – wonderful weekend of music and fun up ahead
By Rebecca Crockett MUSIC legend Chris Norman is gearing up to headline Oakfest this Saturday as Oakfield Park in Raphoe opens its gates to Donegal’s top family-friendly music festival. The fun and entertainment starts at 1.30pm with a brilliant programme of musical acts lined up. Advertisement Norman will take the stage at 9pm and before […]
Suzi Quatro to headline Oakfest tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan INTERNATIONAL superstar Suzi Quatro is set to headline Oakfest in Oakfield Park tomorrow and will be gracing the stage in Raphoe at 9.15pm. The American singer, bass guitarist and songwriter came from a very musical family of five children. Advertisement Being passed on her musical genes from her father, Suzi said at […]
‘Gerry’s presence will always be felt here, and he still inspires’
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree David Fisher, Estate Manager at Oakfield Park reflects on the passing of Gerry Robinson, discusses plans for the popular amenity and running a more sustainable steam engine. Hi David, thanks for agreeing to this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself? I grew up close […]
Oakfest tickets on sale now
DONEGAL’S much anticipated family friendly festival, Oakfest, is back again for 2023 with a stellar line up of acts set to take to the stage. On September 9 and 10, Oakfield Park will transform into a music festival with two very different line ups, across two stages with something for everyone to enjoy. On, Saturday September 9, the […]
YOUTHopia Future Fair 2023 – Young People and the Future of Europe
OVER 150 young people from across Donegal and the North West attended the YOUTHopia Future Fair in Oakfield Park in Raphoe on Thursday, April 27. YOUTHopia is an EU funded project led by the Assembly of European Regions in partnership with Donegal County Council. The YOUTHopia project aims to make sure that young people across […]
Picture Special: Teddy bear’s picnic in Oakfield Park
Families gathered in Oakfield Park on Friday to enjoy a day full of fun at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
Get ready for some Teenage Kicks at Oakfield Park
OAKFEST, Donegal’s family friendly festival, will return on September 10 and 11 with a fantastic line-up of acts, great food and drink and entertainment for all. The legendary Undertones are this year’s headline act supported by dynamic folk orchestra No Crows featuring Steve Wickham from The Waterboys and Lisa Lambe. Rory and the Island is […]