Atlantic Irish Fest:
​January 16-20, 2026

We are delighted to say that our famous Atlantic Irish Fest will take place in Donegal in January 2024. What we have for you is a cracking line-up of Irish musicians - sessions, gigs, concerts, - we have some cobweb (hangover)-clearing hikes and cultural activities, we have the dramatic Wild Atlantic Way to explore, gorgeous local restaurants, and later in the evening, roaring fires, pints and tunes. It's super affordable too - easy to make your way here by yourself- we can get you in Dublin if you want, you can come solo, couple or with a gang, most suitable for adult groups, and we welcome visitors from UK, Europe and beyond. We are happy to help you plan to get here, and all deposits are fully refundable.

Atlantic Irish Fest Gigs 2026

Cairdeas TRAD SHOWCASE -  SATURDAY JAN 17 

Cairdeas is a traditional Irish music group hailing from Donegal, a region known for its rich musical heritage. The band consists of four talented musicians who are deeply passionate about preserving and sharing the traditional tunes and songs of Ireland. These musicians are also teachers of Irish traditional music, and for this showcase they will demonstrate to you where the music begins - you'll be introduced to musicians and dancers and performers of all ages who keep the flame burning and make sure the tradition will continue for generations. ​

CLANN MHIC RUAIRÍ  SUNDAY JAN 18 

Clann Mhic Ruairí are an Irish folk/trad band. They are a family group, made up of siblings Tony (singer), Aodh (singer/guitar), Sean (singer), Dónall (singer/percussion) and Tony’s daughter Megan (piano and singer). As a family they were raised on the Gaelic songs and stories of the ‘Rann na Feirste Gaeltacht’ in County Donegal, (Gaelic speaking area) in the North West corner of Ireland. The members of Clann Mhic Ruairí are individual artists in their own right, each member having performed over the years on solo projects and with other artists and groups. In 2013 they decide to formally come together as Clann Mhic Ruairí and the preservation of the song tradition of ‘Rann na Feirste’ is foremost in their mind. Much of their repertoire are songs which were composed and sung in their locality for hundreds of years. They perform these traditional songs with a contemporary, innovative and inspirational approach, retaining the traditional purity and integrity of the song.

Johnny Gallagher - An Evening in Leo's Bar, Home of Clannad and ENya - Monday Jan. 20

A trip to Donegal's most famous music pub -  situated along the Wild Atlantic Way, between the popular destinations of Mount Errigal and the Atlantic Ocean, Leo's Tavern is renowned for its music being the family home of world famous musical talents Enya, Clannad and Moya Brennan. We'll have our evening meal here and enjoy traditional music from local artists who have been brought up in this inimitable venue, as well as one of Ireland's best guitarists Johnny Gallagher.

THE WHILEAWAYS- Tuesday Jan. 20

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Irish Culture Classes 

 Each morning, you'll have the option to attend informal & entertaining talks on Irish culture with Niamh,  She'll take you through the rich history of Ireland, explaining the Irish language, mythology, folklore that form the bedrock of our traditions. Obviously, you can also have a lie-in and a big breakfast instead! But she's good. 

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Guided tours of the best places 

Niamh and John will be happy to take you on guided trips to the best places to visit while you are in Ireland. You'll have the personal touch and local expertise every where you go, and we'll enjoy ourselves too! We've got a few ancient sites, some castles, amazing coastal cliffs, and more than a few secret spots that regular visitors don't see. Stop-offs at our favourite cafes and restaurants, and maybe the odd pub! 

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Live music and culture

Donegal is famous for its music traditions, and we are blessed here locally with an amazing selection of musicians, singers and bands. Every night, we will have a gig for you, and we guarantee you will be awestruck and gobsmacked by the range of talent. We'll mix it up for you too, so we'll have stuff you listen to, stuff you dance to, stuff you sing to, stuff you drink to. Something for everyone! 

Trip Details

• Jan 16-20, 2026
• 5-day trip to the stunning North West of Ireland, including an Atlantic Irish Fest ticket and a host of cultural activities.
• Daily culture talks & cultural site visits include Donegal Town and Castle, Ancient pre-Christian sites, Abbeys, Monastic sites, Yeats Country and Killybegs Fishing Village - included in your ticket 
• All music performances and gigs included in your ticket 
• 4 nights accommodation and continental breakfast included. Fees per person based on double occupancy- single supplement applies but it's not awful, and single person rooms in shared apartments will not incur single supplements. 
• Continental breakfast served each morning. Welcome festival cocktail & farewell Guinness included in ticket. 
• Musicians welcome, bring your instruments and join in the pub sessions 

2026 Deposit: €99

Total Fees: €875

Single Gig Tickets and nightly accommodation available.
Please contact [email protected] for more details

*Please note: This site only accept payments in USD$ at this time. If you are travelling from Europe or the UK, please email [email protected] and we will arrange payment in euros for you.  

Pay Single Deposit ($99)

 Atlantic Fest Awaits..

If you are looking to book onto our Atlantic Irish Fest trip but have a few questions first, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff will work with you and your group to organising transfers, give you Information about accommodation, and help with anything else we can. We look forward to hearing from you.