*********DONEGAL TOWN SUMMER FESTIVAL 2013********
Donegal Town Summer Festival will take place in the Diamond Donegal Town from Thursday 4th of July to Sunday the
7th of July 2013.The headline act this year will be Nathan Carter and his band on Sunday the 7th at 6.30pm. Tickets will be
available in The Abbey Hotel on Friday evening the 14th of June and also from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday the 16th.
A Taste of Donegal Food Festival 2013
and on this website on the Food Festival link.
Foodie Heaven RTE. Guide
Just want to let you all know that A Taste of Donegal Food Festival featured in the Foodie Heaven Supplement in this week’s edition of the RTE. Guide.
We are delighted with this exposure as we were selected as one of the Four Food Festivals of the summer months on the island of Ireland, North, South, East and West.
Our iconic photograph associated with A Taste of Donegal was used to highlight the North West.
Our Festival Flyer will be available in the next few days.
We are so excited about this Event!!!!
"Morgage Advice Week"
Bank of Ireland
The Diamond, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Staff at Bank of Ireland, Donegal Town are holding a “Mortgage Advice” week from Friday 17th of May until Friday 24th of May 2013.
Maybe you or some of your staff or colleagues are thinking of building or buying a place of your own, moving to a new area or building an extension.
We can outline your options, explain the mortgage process to you and walk you through the pros and cons. We will do everything we can to make the whole mortgage process as painless and straightforward as possible, giving you all the information you need, along with all the advice you want.
Last year almost 10,000 people got their mortgage with Bank of Ireland and we have a further €2 billion mortgage funds available in 2013.
If you are interested in meeting us for advice, information gathering or simply to discuss your plans for a new home, please do not hesitate in contacting us and we will do our best to meet you at a time suitable to you.
If you have any questions, or to arrange an appointment, please contact us on 07662 40563 or 40565.
We are looking forward to meeting you.
Susan O’Reilly
Branch Manager
For more information click here:
Donegal Craft Village.
Donegal Craft Village is a showcase for contemporary arts and crafts in Ireland. Leading artisans are working with glass, bronze, textiles, wood, paint, ceramics and precious metals. Meet the artists in their workshops and treat yourself to the many items on offer for yourself or as a memorable gift. You can also commission special bespoke items or larger architectural pieces for presentations or corporate gifts.
Stop off and indulge in the award winning ’Aroma’ Coffee Shop & Mini Bakery renowned for its freshly ground coffee, delicious home made cakes and gourmet lunches. The beautifully landscaped grounds include a picnic area, a charming courtyard and spacious, free car & coach parking.
For more information on Donegal Craft Village click here.
After visiting Donegal Craft Village why not visit the many local attractions in our Historic Town.
Guided tours are available in Donegal Castle, Discover Magee of Donegal Ltd famous for its hand -woven tweeds. Visit our shops many of whom who specialises in authentic Irish giftware’s.
Relax Wine or Dine in one of our many Hotels. B&B’s and Traditional Bars.
A Taste of Donegal Food Festival 2013
Friday 23rd August – Sunday 25th August
A Taste of Donegal Food Festival Committee hope all our friends on Facebook had a very enjoyable Easter.
Just to let you know how things are going with this years Event.
We have an excellent line up of Chefs, this year will see the return of Celebrity Chefs: Neven Maguire, Gary O' Hanlon, Kevin Dundon, Joe Shannon, Brian Mc Dermott and Jack Stein TBC.
Local Celebrity Chefs: Anthony Armstrong, Martin Anderson, Martin Hernandez, Emmett Mc Court, Maire Dufficey (An Bord Bia).
Master Classes with tastings will be given by: Rob Mc Hardy ( Mixologist Silencio Paris) Frank Pasquier Le Fournil (Bread & Pastry Master Baker) Donegal Brewing Company (Specialist Local Beers) Richard Finney The Wine Buff, Meal Planning by Sian Breslin of SiansPlan
Entertainment on Saturday & Sunday will be provided by the Dean Martin Tribute Show.
We will have our usual Competitions: A Passion to Inspire, Most Attractive Stand, Best Product, this year new to the Festival will be our Cookery School Live Show with Community Chef Brian Mc Dermott.
Watch this space for our completed Programme of Events when it becomes available.
So if you are planning a weekend away in August 2013 and if what you have read so far has tantalised your taste buds then why not come along, join us and Discover, Dine and Delight in Donegal Town.
A Date for your Diary!!!!!
The 5th Annual A Taste of Donegal Food Festival will take place from Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th August 2013. This event is a three day celebration of Great Food, Drink and Lifestyle Products. Already there is a great line up of Celebrity Chefs, Food and Drink Exhibitors with Tastings, Tutored Wine Classes by Wine Experts, Music and Much More.
Anyone Interested in Exhibiting please click below to complete Application Form or Contact Mary McGettigan on 087 1777140 or alternatively email development@donegaltown.ie
A Taste of Donegal 2013 Application Form
For further information please contact the Chamber Office on 074 9723760
or email chamber@donegaltown.ie