FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

27th July

3 1 0 2 t s u - 5th Aug

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

As Festival Director it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the town of Dungloe and the 46th Mary From Dungloe International Festival. 2013 is the year of the gathering, Ireland is opening its arms to hundreds of thousands of friends and family from all over the world, calling them home to gatherings in villages, towns and cities. I hope as a community we will welcome back many of our friends and family during this years Mary From Dungloe Festival. I would like to welcome all the Marys to this years Festival and hope each of them will take home lifelong memories and new friends from their time in Dungloe. I would like to thank all of our sponsors who have kindly contributed to the Festival. I am delighted to welcome new sponsors this year. The continued support from Randox is greatly appreciated as is the support from all our sponsors and of course the traders of Dungloe for their generosity. I also want to thank everyone who has taken time out to organise events during the Festival. I hope both tourists and locals alike enjoy the programme of events that has been organised this year. Sln go fill, Thomas Costello
2013 Mary From Dungloe Festival Director

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Saturday 27th July

9am 11am 12pm 12pm 2pm Annual Fis
Ionad Spoirt na Rossan Dungloe GAA Grounds

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Underage GAA Blitz Anglers Competition

Rosses Lakes

Highland Radio Live Broadcast

Pio McCann Live from SuperValu

The Copes Festival Fair Day

This day will be reliving memories of days gone by in Dungloe when the Fair Day was one of the biggest days of the year. With displays of old skills and crafts, food & entertainment, it will be a day of happy memories for all!

5pm 6.30pm

Mini Digger Competition

Sponsored by Ballybofey Auto Factors Tr Chonaill Bar Car Park

9th Annual Art Exhibition

Grand Opening & Wine Reception
Anyone wanting to exhibit contact Jimmy on 0872988522 or Heidi on 0872799635

Top Filling Station, Gweedore Rd

8pm 9.30pm

Official Opening Reception

Sponsored by SuperValu Ionad Teampaill Chrine

Live Street Music The Fuzzy Burgers

An exciting 6 piece band that have developed the perfect combination of lively, energetic music and entertaining on stage antics.

10.30pm

Official Opening of the 46th Mary From Dungloe Festival

With special guest Evelyn O Donnell (the chemist)

Festival Office Telephone 074 95 22198 or 087 7780 747

Sunday 28th July

8am 11am 1pm 2pm
Cruit Island Golf Club

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Gents Single Stableford Golf Annual Service at St. Crones Church of Ireland Childrens Treasure Hunt
Registration at Festival office

Live Street Music COUNTRY MUSIC SUNDAY

Off The Kuff Band Gary Gamble Trevor Loughrey David Craig No Limits Paul Kelly Special Guest Daniel O Double

5pm 7.30pm

Strong Man Competition

Cope Car Park

Dungloe GAA Talent Showcase

Dungloe GAA presents the talent of its young members in an exhibition of the footballers other talents Ionad Spoirt na Rosann

Country Music Sunday

Monday 29th July

12pm 2pm 5.30pm 6.30pm 7pm 8pm

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Marys visit Donegal Town Marys take a trip on Waterbus Marys visit Sandhouse Hotel & Marina Spa for Lunch Marys go walkabout on The Diamond Marys dine at Harveys Point Hotel Donkey Derby
Main Street

Over 40's All Star GAA Match

Dungloe V Gweedore With Special Guests Dungloe GAA Grounds

9.30pm

Live Street Music The Logues

Folk Rock band from County Tyrone. Their music has been described as psycho-ceilidh, whiskey-soaked folk and just plain old partying music whatever it is, The Logues have made the genre their own and have become one of Irelands most sought-after live bands

FESTIVAL MEDIA SPONSOR

Please Enjoy Yourselves Responsibly and co-operate with the Gardai & Stewards

Tuesday 30th July

10am 12.30pm 2.30pm 4pm 4pm 6pm 7pm

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Marys Interviewed on Highland Radio Marys have lunch at An Griann Hotel Marys meet & greet at The Square in Letterkenny Bonny Baby
Parochial Hall

Marys visit Sponsors

Evolve, Irwin Electrical, Voodoo & Divers Hyundai

Marys dine at The Station House Hotel 5k Road Race

Sponsored by Hickey, Clarke & Langan
Contact Owen Coyle 087 9725243

Registration from 6pm at McDevitts Mill Rd.

7.30pm 8pm 8pm

Monster Card Drive

Owenies Bar

Darts Tournament
For further details contact John Ward 086 8696175

Ionad Spoirt na Rosann

Live Street Music Rackhouse Pilfer

A six-piece bluegrass, folk,alt-country and Americana band based from Sligo. Described by music jounalists as "a fiery exciting new band from Sligo, Rackhouse Pilfer's music exudes energy and confidence making them a name to watch for"

9.30pm

Introduction of the 2013 Marys

Main Street

Please Support the Festival by Donating to Collection Buckets during events

Wednesday 31st July

10am 11am

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Press Launch with Marys at Donegal Airport SuperValu Childrens Fun Day
A day of fun and games Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Childrens Games, Egg & Spoon Race, Sack Races and much more!!

12.30pm 2pm 7pm

Marys have lunch at The Bank Bistro Marys visit SuperValu Fun Day Its a Knock-out
Organised by Dungloe Fire Brigade St Crnas National School Field

7pm 7.30pm

Marys dine at The Viking House Hotel Festival Bumper Bingo

Big prizes to be won! Parochial Hall

8.30pm

Live Street Music from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's & 00's with DJ John Bosco RocknRoll Dance Display with Josie Murray
Main Street

9.30pm

10pm

Festival Monster Table Quiz

Teams of 4 20 Midway Bar

Festival Office Telephone 074 95 22198 or 087 7780 747

Thursday 1st August

8am 10am 11am
Cruit Island Golf Club

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Ladies Single Stableford Golf Marys on walkabout on Dungloe Main Street Live Broadcast with Raidi na Gaeltachta
Main Street

12pm 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm

Irish Dancing Display

Main Street

Marys have lunch at The Butterrock Restaurant Marys visit Day Care Centre For Learning Disabilities Traditional Irish music with Trad na n-g
Main Street

2pm 2pm

Under 13 Soccer Blitz

Further information contact Pat Ward 087 2263107

Dungloe Community Football Pitch

Traditional Irish music with An Cranng

Main Street

2.30pm

Gathering of the Marys

Is your name Mary or Maire or similar? We are looking to gather as many people as we can in a record attempt Main Street

3.30pm

Live Street Music with the King of Tory, Patsy Dan Rodgers & Friends
Main Street

4pm

Marys dine at Jacksons Hotel Ballybofey

L Gaelach

Thursday 1st August

5pm
Main Street

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Traditional Irish music with Comhaltas Ceoltir ireann Meenacross Curragh Racing
Dungloe Lake

6pm 6pm

Family Fun Evening Tr Chonaill RFC Fundraiser

5k Scenic walk followed by some friendly tag rugby on the beach at Cloughglass

9pm

Fashion Show
The 2013 Marys & their escorts take part in a Fashion Show with all proceeds going to charity Jacksons Hotel Ballybofey

9pm 10.30pm

Live Street Music The Rockhill Ramblers Dance with Derek Ryan & Band
A night of music guaranteed to have any crowd, young and old, dancing, clapping and singing along. Complimented by his talented band, Derek provides one of the freshest and enigmatic performances available in the country at the moment Tickets 15 Pre Sale 10 Limited Availability

Festival Dome
L Gaelach sponsered by

T Diver & Sons Ltd

Canal Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Tel: 074 9122600 / 074 9122625

Event Tickets available from Books & Charts Dungloe 074 95 22077 or Festival Office

Friday 2nd August

1pm 1.30pm 4.30pm
Parochial Hall

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Childrens Arts & Crafts Marys have afternoon tea at Danny Minnies Restaurant Marys take a trip to Arranmore Island courtesy of Arranmore Fast Ferries Marys attend wine & cheese reception at Arranmore Culture Centre Marys dine at Earlys Bar Car Reversing & Wheel Changing Competion
Sponsored by Dungloe Car Breakers Contact Phillip Greene 087 2341076 Please note: All cars must be taxed, insured & have NCT to enter

5pm

5.30pm 6pm

9pm

Nathan Carter Live

Support from Glor Tre runner up Grainne Gavigan & Ramblin Fever Described by many in the music media as a 'breath of fresh air' to the Irish country music scene, Nathan has brought a whole new generation of country music fans on board. The hottest act in Irish Country Music headlines this years festival Tickets 15 Pre Sale 10

12am

Main Street The Festivals only Disco with Highland Radios Keith Fletcher Festival Dome

Please Enjoy Yourselves Responsibly and co-operate with the Gardai & Stewards

Saturday 3rd August

11am

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Show Jumping Gymkhana

Open to all age groups Contact Stephen on 087 2855689 Keadue Strand

11am 12pm 12pm 1pm 2pm 2pm 3pm

Yoga & Meditation Workshop

Contact Maureen 087 7548732 Ionad Teampaill Chrine

Patrick Sweeney Memorial Cup

Quay Road V Chapel Road RCS Astro Turf

Martello Adventure Event

Triathlon Event for all ages Maghery Community Centre & Field

Dog Show & Family Fun Day

In aid of Pets in Distress Donegal St Cronas National School

Marys dine at Bayview Bar Hurling Blitz

Dungloe GAA Grounds

Kids Disco & selection of Little Miss Mary & Little Mr. Escort
Sponsored by Rosses Credit Union Parochial Hall

4pm 8pm

Car Treasure Hunt

Registration at Festival Office

The Randox Gala Ball

A night of fine food prepared by Martin Anderson Music by The Lightning Strikes plus entertainment by Aussie Bryson Festival Dome

9pm

Live Street Music Brush Shiels

The legendary rock star hits Dungloes Main Street

Event Tickets available from Books & Charts Dungloe 074 95 22077 or Festival Office

Sunday 4th August

11am

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Annual Mass at St. Cronas Church broadcast live on Highland Radio

Tree planting by 2012 Mary From Dungloe & wreath laying at Michael Hanlons grave

12.30pm 1pm 2pm 3pm

Marys go on tour with Earagail Vintage Car Club to Crohy Head Marching Band Competition
Parochial Hall

Marys have lunch at Ionad Teampaill Crine Annual Carnival Parade

Floats, Cartoon Characters & Marching Bands including the reunion of the Dungloe Band 1972 to present day

4pm 4.30pm

Earagail Vintage Car Club Show

The Stepping Stone Car Park

Head Shave in aid of Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust

Main Street

6pm

IWW Wrestling Show

Ionad Spoirt na Rosann Great entertainment for all the family Entry 5 Family of 4 15

Please Support the Festival by Donating to Collection Buckets during events

Sunday 4th August

7.30pm

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

2013 Mary From Dungloe Crowning Cabaret

Compered by TV3s Noel Cunningham Music with Mary B & Paul Gallagher Tickets available Festival Dome

9pm

Live Street Music Shane Mclaughlin

Runner up on RTEs The Voice of Ireland

10.30pm 12am

Live Street Music The Regulators 2013 Mary From Dungloe Introduced on Main Street

Donegal Marquee Hire

Tel: 074 9543299 / 086 8819419

McGurks Fun-Fair

IRWIN ELECTRICAL LETTERKENNY

Please Enjoy Yourselves Responsibly and co-operate with the Gardai & Stewards

Monday 5th August

11am 12pm

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

Family Fun Run / Walk / Jog on the Old Railway Walk

Contact Gary for further information on 087 3566899

53rd Anniversary of Meenacross Agricultural Show

Judging of Horses, Cattle & Sheep. Fruit & Veg Competition, Baking Competition. Fun filled programme with novelty events for all the family.

2pm 4pm 10pm

2013 Mary visits Dungloe Hospital 2013 Mary visits Meenacross Agricultural Show Festival Closing Barn Dance Music with Swinging Paddies
Finish off the Festival with a bit of craic. Come kick up your heels & twirl about with your guy or gal!

Festival Dome

Europe's No. 1 Country Music Show on Sky Channel 191 & Free to Air
Hot Country will be in town from Thursday to Saturday to produce a 60 minute show featuring the highlights from The Mary From Dungloe International Festival

Festival Office Telephone 074 95 22198 or 087 7780 747

Thank You

Mary From Dungloe

27th July - 5th August

LEISURE, CONFERENCE & BANQUETING

HICKEY CLARKE & LANGAN LTD

INSURANCE BROKERS
Rosses Community Development Project

DUNGLOE CAR BREAKERS

Tel: 087 6167807 or 087 2952437
Web: www.dungloecars.com

BALLYBOFEY AUTOFACTORS
Tel: 074 9130741

ROSSES CREDIT UNION

Ionad Teampall Chrine

Tel: 074 95 61015

Dungloe Coast Hotel

(Formely Ostan na Rosann)

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE DUNGLOE TRADERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT

James OHagan

086 8709582

- Fly from Donegal to Dublin twice daily

Just 40 minutes flying time

- Fly from Donegal to Glasgow

Operating four days per week increased to six days per week during holiday periods

- A code-share agreement with Loganair links Donegal to London Heathrow with a daily service connecting in Dublin
Providing two return flights a day to suit both business and leisure passengers, fares from Donegal to London Heathrow start at just 78 one way and from 184 return, including taxes, charges and fees.

Art Exhibition All Week

At Sharkeys Service Station, Gweedore Road