If you are in Gweedore Thursday please join us
Thursday July 2, 2026
1:00pm Surfing/Stand Up Paddle with Narosa
Falcarragh Back Strand/Marble Hill Beach
Location will depend on the surf report that day
5:00pm Whiskey Tasting and Distillery Tour
Croithlí Distillery, Crolly, Gweedore
Croithlí Quercus Alba Oak Cask Finish was voted best Irish Single Malt
at New York International Spirits Competition 2024
7:00-9:00pm Evening Gathering
Seán Óg's, Derrybeg, Gweedore
Owners Cliona (Nora’s cousin) and John Barr’s family pub known for atmosphere, live music and Donegal’s best seafood chowder.
Weekend Parties & Festivities
Friday July 3, 2026
1:00-6:00pm Island Day & BBQ
Gola Island, Gweedore, Donegal
Take the boat to an island off of Gweedore. Meet at the Magheragallon pier .
We will spend the day enjoying island life including a cookout.
Optional Activities—all available to everyone—or you can curl up with a book
Nature Walk to Sea Cliffs (2 miles no experience required, just a walk :-)
Rock climbing at the Sea Cliffs with Unique Ascent (climbing experience required!)
Learn to cook with seaweed
Kayaking, swimming, and pier jumping
Dress comfortably, if swimming bring your suit!
9:00pm A Ceili Dance & Celebration Party
Music by Duntally Ceili Band at Ostan Loch Altan, Gortahork, Donegal
Dance instruction will be provided.
Dress: Wear comfortable shoes for dancing!
Saturday July 4, 2026
11:00am Donegal Exploration
Bus departing from Ostan Loch Altan at 11:00am
Visit Glenveagh Castle and Gardens (2 hours)
Hike Errigal Mountain (4 hours) or Dunlewey Lake Walk (1.5 hours)
Horseback riding at Errigal Equestrian Centre (2 hours)
Golf at Cruit Island (9 holes)—GOLF magazine’s world ranking #10 for nine hole courses
5:00pm 25th Anniversary Mass/Church Service
Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey
Join us back where we got married for a 25th Anniversary Mass.
For a view of the interior see Netflix’s “How to Get to Heaven from Belfast,” Episode 2, minute 36
8:30pm 250th 4th of July Dinner and Party
Our House, Magheragallon, Gweedore
Join us to celebrate 250 years of beating the redcoats! What a better place to celebrate than Donegal!
Dress: 4th of July festive
Sunday July 5, 2026
12:00pm Midday Gathering & Games
Depending on weather we will have a beach party, Sunday session at a pub, or a Sunday Carvery. Timothy (18) wants to host a beer mile at the beach!
Genevieve (17) Fitzpatrick is going to host a 5k run. We’ll try to get a scavenger hunt and games going.
Locals can also teach us the rules of Gaelic football and hurling.
If you are in Gweedore on Monday please join us
Monday July 6, 2026
2:00pm Tea and Scones and Coastline Walk
Our House, Magheragallon, Gweedore
We’ll have tea and scones at our house and head for a walk on the Gweedore coastline, seeing Bad Eddy and other sights
8:00pm Pub Night and Traditional Session
Teach Hiúdaí Beag, Gweedore
Join for world-renowned Monday night traditional Irish music sessions, widely considered one of the most authentic in Ireland.
8:00pm Kids House Party & Derry Girls Marathon hosted by Daniel Fitzpatrick (14)
Magheragallon, Gweedore
For those not going to pub Daniel Fitzpatrick will host everyone for a kids house party Derry Girls Marathon, video games and late night food run
Some great Derry Girls quotes
“Of course God doesn’t hate you. You’re not interesting enough. I’d say he’d be ambivalent towards you at best. ” – Sister Michael
“Look, I wanted to be an individual but my ma wouldn’t let me”- Erin
“Well I am not being individual on me own.”- Claire
“ You can’t ring the Childline every time your mother threatens to kill you”-Michelle
