“Stories in Stones” Inishowen Heritage Festival 2026

Stories in Stones – Inishowen Heritage Festival 2026

Discover the stories hidden within the landscapes, monuments and communities of Ireland's northernmost peninsula during Stories in Stones – Inishowen Heritage Festival, taking place from 15–23 August 2026 as part of National Heritage Week.

The festival celebrates Inishowen's rich natural, cultural and built heritage through a programme of guided walks, heritage talks and unique experiences led by local historians, archaeologists and expert guides.

Festival Highlights

16 August – Malin Head: A Place About Time

17 August – Early Christian Inishowen – A Medieval Treasure

18 August – The Stone Built Heritage of Buncrana

20 August – The Ships of the Swilly

21 August – Grianán of Aileach – The Stone Temple of the Sun

23 August – Urris and Desertegney: Stories from the Edge of Ireland

🎟️ Bookings open on 3 August 2026 via Eventbrite.

Please visit our website for the full programme, meeting points and booking information:
https://www.govisitinishowen.com/event/stories-in-stones-inishowen-heritage-festival-2026/

Stories in Stones – Inishowen Heritage Festival is kindly funded through Donegal County Council's Regional Festivals & Participation Events Funding 2026.

BOOKING INFORMATION
Advance booking is essential as places are limited.

Bookings open on 3 August 2026 via Eventbrite.

Meeting points, parking information and any event-specific details will be available on the individual Eventbrite booking pages.

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear for guided walks. Some events take place on uneven ground and may be weather dependent.

Most walks last between 1.5 and 2 hours. One event includes travel between locations in participants' own vehicles.

For the full festival programme and booking information, visit:
https://www.govisitinishowen.com/event/stories-in-stones-inishowen-heritage-festival-2026/

We look forward to welcoming you to the first Stories in Stones – Inishowen Heritage Festival.