Donegal Live Returns to Dublin

Following its success last year, Donegal Live will return to Dublin this month, taking place in the Iveagh Gardens, on the 22^nd May.

The event, which will see the gardens transformed into the North West for the day will play host to a number of Donegal artists who are lined up to entertain the crowds, as well as Donegal personalities who will be on hand to lend their name and time to promote the county.   

Leo Varadkar, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, joined forces with Fáilte Ireland and a number of local Donegal associations this week to launch the event. 

Speaking at the launch, Minister Varadkar praised all those involved in Donegal Live and stressed the importance of working together to promote tourism in Ireland - 

“I’m pleased to welcome Donegal Live back to Dublin for the second year running. I am very encouraged to hear that last year’s event was a great success. A large number of the tourism businesses who took part enjoyed a strong summer performance on the back of the extensive exposure and publicity generated by the Temple Bar event.

“This event is an excellent way to target and market Donegal to a Dublin audience. But alongside the excellent publicity, it’s great to see the strong spirit of partnership and collaboration between the Donegal traders who invest their time, efforts, and an array of special offers to make it a success.”

Over 200 Donegal tourism businesses will be in the Iveagh Gardens on the day and interactive stands will feature the many quality attractions, activities, food, festivals and accommodation on offer in the county.  A carnival atmosphere of music, song and dance will be created with many big name celebrities attending including Moira Brennan, Mickey Joe Harte and many others.

Donegal Live is a grass-roots initiative, funded by Donegal Local Development Company under the Rural Development Programme, which involves local trade and community groups working with organisations such as Fáilte Ireland and Donegal County Council.