The 59th Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival takes place from Saturday, 25 July to Monday, 3 August 2026 in the Gaeltacht town of Dungloe, County Donegal.
The highly anticipated Crowning Cabaret Event, where the 2026 Mary from Dungloe will be officially crowned by host Daniel O’Donnell, takes place on Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Ionad Spórt na Rosann.
- Dungloe, County Donegal, 25 July – 3 August 2026. Crowning Cabaret on Sunday, 2 August at Ionad Spórt na Rosann, Rosses Community School. Event listings and bookings are hosted directly on the Mary From Dungloe Eventbrite Page.
The festival features a diverse group of women representing local and international Irish communities:
- Dungloe Mary: Shauna McDonagh, an Agricultural Science graduate continuing her studies in Veterinary Medicine.
- Donegal Mary: Rhiana Wasson, a 22-year-old fitness enthusiast from Convoy who is pursuing a nursing degree.
- Wild Atlantic Way Mary: Gracie Trimble, a 20-year-old Law student from Lettermacaward.
- Midlands Mary: Tarragh Brady, a 23-year-old Pharmaceutical Science student from County Cavan.
- London Mary: Kate, proud representative of the London Irish community.
Major Events Programme
- Saturday, 25 July: Official Opening Reception and the Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival Feis.
- Sunday, 26 July: Daniel & Friends Country Concert at McCafferty’s Bar and the Vintage Car & Tractor Show on Main Street.
- Monday, 27 July: Neil Delamere Live stand-up comedy show at the Waterfront Hotel.
- Tuesday, 28 July: The Mary From Dungloe Fashion Gala Evening.
- Wednesday, 29 July: A Night At The OPRY at the Waterfront Hotel.
