There will be plenty happening in and around the south Donegal village of Dunkineely over the next month.
Dunkineely Community Centre
The next Sunday Social will take place in Dunkineely Community Centre on Sunday 28 th July 2024.
Dancing from 8 to 10 pm. Music by the Lakelanders. Adm €10. Refreshments served.
Killaghtee Festival
The annual Killaghtee Festival will take place next month from Friday 23 rd to Sunday 25 th August, across Dunkineely, Bruckless and St. John’s Point.
For more details go to www.killaghtee.ie
Beach Clean
Our next clean will be at St. John’s Point Beach (Trá ban) on Saturday 3 rd August at 12 noon.
This clean is in preparation for the Killaghtee Festival Weekend, so come on down! As always, we will provide gloves, pickers and bags. We suggest you bring sensible shoes, a coat, suntan cream and water. We hope to see you there.
Honda 90 Run
Taking place Sunday 1st September 2024.
All bikes are welcome. Registration at 12 noon, The Mart, Dunkineely, F94 P227.
Refreshments and live music afterwards at Mac’s Bar. No quads.
Boat Trip
Tickets on sale now! Leaving from Killybegs at 6pm on Sunday 25 th August, we will take a leisurely 2 hour trip around the point, taking in some stunning local sights.
Join us and Atlantic Coastal Cruises as we look out for dolphins, seals, tuna, basking sharks and many species of birds. There will be a bar and entertainment throughout the trip. Brought to you at the very low price of just €15 per person. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.killaghtee.ie/shop (€1 booking fee applies) or from Floyd’s Mace in Dunkineely.
Naomh Ultan 50th
Join Naomh Ultan at Páirc Naomh Ultan for their 50th Anniversary Celebrations!
The 50th Anniversary Weekend will take place from 2 nd to 4 th August, coinciding with the August Bank Holiday.
The schedule of events spans the entire weekend, featuring activities and festivities to commemorate this significant milestone. The celebration will culminate in the 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Sunday evening, 4 th August.
Mayor of Dunkineely
Do you have what it takes to be Mayor of Dunkineely?
Email dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com if you think you have the right stuff.
Candidates will compete to raise money for their chosen charity and local projects and events. Must be 18 or over and live in the Dunkineely, Bruckless, St. John’s Point area.
Church Services
Methodist Church: Normal Sunday Services will be held at 10:30am in Ardara and 12 noon in Dunkineely.
Catholic Church: Church of St Joseph and St Conal Newsletter available online at: tiny.cc/PBNL
Church of Ireland: There will be no service in Killaghtee this weekend, with alternative services at Killybegs 9:15am, Inver 10:45am, and Mountcharles at noon.
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