Donegal Town Community

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

WHAT A GREAT FUN FILLED FAMILY DAY!!!!

The sun eventually shone for us as the picturesque grounds of Donegal Castle came alive on Saturday last for our Cruinniú na nÓg Event. CreativeIrl

From start to finish it was a hive of activity with children unleashing their creative sparks, being mesmerised with live colorful performances and storytelling from In Your Space Circus & Really Grand Events.

The air was full of magic with Magic by MJ. MJ Feeney - The Magical Hypnotist

There was no end to the queue for the very popular Face painting by Anne & Christina Donegal Castle, Play leaders from DFRC Donegal provided many different Arts & Craft stations; Coaster decorating, roll painting and a few magic wands were made!

Togetherness and connection were in abundance with the Drum Circles. Lots of energy, rhythm and music filled the air!!

You could sense the competitiveness as children from all dominations and ages played together with the “Let’s Play Donegal” Large wooden toys. Even the adults joined!!

There were some great Railway themed colouring posters on display, they trained in a few engine drivers, batteries ran down on a couple of train sets at the Railway Heritage Museum Stand.

Thanks to all involved for their help and support in the leadup to the event and on the day, The staff of Donegal Town Community Chamber CLG, Manager Emma Timoney Heritage Services & Staff of Donegal Castle OPW - Office of Public Works, Kathleen Mc Hugh Manager Donegal Family Resource Centre, Their playleaders and staff, Marty Gilroy Manager Donegal Railway Heritage Museum and staff; their resident historical costume enthusiast Niamh Coughlan. Donegal Town Walking Tours Robert from Ashtree Garden Centre for his helping hands.

Thank you also to Paul O’ Sullivan Donegal Online Siobhán Ní Ghabhainn, SIobhan Mc Namara Donegal Democrat / Donegal Live for their great media coverage, videos and images.

Finally, a massive thankyou to Daithi Ramsey Creative Communities Engagement Officer and the Creative Ireland | Donegal County Council- Culture Division for their financial support & Joy McLaughlin for her creative input in our poster & signage.

Donegal’s Cruinníu na nÓg Young Ambassador JJ encouraged the children, young people and families to get involved and explore the wide range of creative opportunities in the Castle Grounds.

Thanks to our Donegal Town Mayor Anna Gallagher for popping in to greet all our families and participating artists!! Many Thanks to Paul Kennedy The Harbour Restaurant & Bar for providing the food afterwards for the organisers.


Donegal County Library Bakesimo by Maggie

06/06/2026

The Fun and Games have already started at Donegal Castle 12 noon to 4pm !!!

Don't forget about our Cruinniú na nÓg Event which is a National free activity day for children this Saturday 6th June with a fabulous family fun day in the amazing surroundings of Donegal Castle from 12.00noon to 4.00pm.

Preparations are well under way with our Signage erected on the railings at Donegal Castle.

There’ll be games to play and performances from the fabulous Professor Peartree, Story Finder, The Drum Circle, Bee Yonce & Honeybee, Magic by MJ, Face painting , Lets Play Donegal Arts and Crafts. Really Grand Events In your In Your Space Circus

Donegal Town Community, DFRC Donegal Donegal Castle, Donegal Railway Heritage Museum are delighted to have come together to host this fabulous event. There’s no need to book, just come along and join in the fun. Children must be supervised at all times. Donegal County Council Donegal County Library

PLEASE SHARE DETAILS OF THIS FREE FUN DAY !!!

Activity Times:

Professor Peartree 12- 2pm

Story Finder 12 – 2pm

The Drum Circle 1.30 – 2.15pm

Bee- Yonce & Honey Bee 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Magic By MJ 2pm – 3pm

The Drum Circle 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Let’s Play Donegal 12-4pm

Arts / Crafts & Facepainting 12 – 4.00pm

Interactive Model Railway Display & Activities 12 – 4.00pm

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05/06/2026

Cruinniú na nÓg Donegal Town 2026

FAMILY FUN DAY

Donegal Town will come alive on Saturday 6th June for Cruinniú na nÓg with a fabulous family fun day in the amazing surroundings of Donegal Castle from 12.00noon to 4.00pm.

There’ll be games to play and performances from the fabulous Professor Peartree, Story Finder, The Drum Circle, Bee Yonce & Honeybee, Magic by MJ, Face painting , Lets Play Donegal Arts and Crafts. In Your Space Circus Really Grand EventsDonegal Town Community DFRC DonegalDonegal Castle Donegal Railway Heritage Museum come together to host this fabulous event. There’s no need to book, just come along and join in the fun. Children must be supervised at all times.

Donegal Town Community Chamber, Donegal Family Resource Centre, Donegal Castle and Donegal Railway Museum would like to express our sincere thanks to Joy McLaughlin for her assistance and the Culture and Creativity section of Donegal County Council for their support with this initiative.
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Please feel free to share the details with any families, clubs or organisations that you think might like a fun day out.

Donegal Railway Heritage Museum

Activity Times:

Professor Peartree 12- 2pm

Story Finder 12 – 2pm

The Drum Circle 1.30 – 2.15pm

Bee- Yonce & Honey Bee 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Magic By MJ 2pm – 3pm

The Drum Circle 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Let’s Play Donegal 12-4pm

Arts / Crafts & Facepainting 12 – 4.00pm

Interactive Model Railway Display & Activities 12 – 4.00pm

05/06/2026

Nearly ready to welcome you all to our Cruinniú na nÓg event today at 12 noon in Donegal Castle !!!

Don't forget about our Cruinniú na nÓg Event which is a National free activity day for children this Saturday 6th June with a fabulous family fun day in the amazing surroundings of Donegal Castle from 12.00noon to 4.00pm.

Preparations are well under way with our Signage erected on the railings at Donegal Castle.

There’ll be games to play and performances from the fabulous Professor Peartree, Story Finder, The Drum Circle, Bee Yonce & Honeybee, Magic by MJ, Face painting , Lets Play Donegal Arts and Crafts. Really Grand Events In your In Your Space Circus

Donegal Town Community, DFRC Donegal Donegal Castle, Donegal Railway Heritage Museum are delighted to have come together to host this fabulous event. There’s no need to book, just come along and join in the fun. Children must be supervised at all times. Donegal County Council Donegal County Library

PLEASE SHARE DETAILS OF THIS FREE FUN DAY !!!

Activity Times:

Professor Peartree 12- 2pm

Story Finder 12 – 2pm

The Drum Circle 1.30 – 2.15pm

Bee- Yonce & Honey Bee 1.30pm – 3.30pm

Magic By MJ 2pm – 3pm

The Drum Circle 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Let’s Play Donegal 12-4pm

Arts / Crafts & Facepainting 12 – 4.00pm

Interactive Model Railway Display & Activities 12 – 4.00pm

CreativeIrl OPW - Office of Public Works

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

An inspirational youth councillor is urging young people to take part in this year's Cruinniú na nÓg.JJ is Donegal's ambassador for Cruinniú na nÓg, and he spok...