Feel Good Fortnight 2025
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Saturday 28 June - Saturday 12 July 2025
Two weeks of sunshine whatever the weather!
Feel Good Fortnight is an opportunity to share and celebrate all that is good, healthy and positive in our community and to invite other people to take part.This year’s programme is packed with fun events and creative ideas to put a smile on your face. Don’t miss out!
Try something new, find out what is happening across our community, meet new friends and take care of your wellbeing.
Happening throughout the Fortnight:
Saturday 28 June
Buncrana Parkrun
9am Meet: Tip O’Neill Statue Buncrana Shorefront
Wear colourful clothing for a Feelgood parkrun (or walk) for fitness and fun! Meet new friends. All ages!
FGF Sandcastle Competition
2pm - 4pm Lady’s Bay, Buncrana Shorefront.
Join the annual Feel Good Fortnight Sandcastle Competition. Come as a family or create a team to battle out for the winning design. All welcome. Prizegiving at 3.45pm. Whatever the weather!
Experimental Cyanotype Workshop
10am - 6pm Port Bán (Dunree Beach)
Have you ever pondered the origins of photography before the camera's invention in 1816? This one-day workshop explores the rich history of cyanotype, a camera-less image capturing process known since the 19th century. Delve into the world of alternative photographic printing, which, despite its age, is making a resurgence due to its distinctive visual appeal and environmentally friendly nature. Join us to uncover the enduring legacy and evolving applications of this historic technique. To be eligible for this workshop you must be 18 or over on the start date of the course. No prior knowledge and/or experience necessary. FREE event. Book by emailing Artlink : [email protected]
Sunday 29 June
One World Together - Family Fun Day
1-4pm Buncrana GAA, The Scarvey, Railway Road, Buncrana
Join us for a spectacular celebration of music, dance, food and culture. Featuring main stage acts String Empire, Inish Theatre Group, Studio 47 and Elite Dance Academy along with intercultural food tasting, free face painting, hair braiding, craft workshops, family fun games, have-a-go language workshops, sports, a petting zoo and more! All free.
Monday 30 June
Solas Wellbeing Walk
11am Meeting Point: Fishing Greens
Solas Inishowen is an outdoor walking programme that supports mental health recovery. This wellbeing ‘taster’ walk offers the chance for people to join Solas for a walk and learn more about what is involved. Refreshments provided. Limited places. To book call or TEXT Steven on 087 195 4938.
Grow Mental Health Support Group
7pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue (upstairs)
Join this free weekly group for anyone with
depression, anxiety or mental ill health. A caring and confidential support group for over 18s.
Family Scavenger Hunt
with Buncrana Foróige Club
7pm at The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
A fun family quiz answering questions from around the town. All ages welcome. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Return by 8.15pm for refreshments and prizes.
Tuesday 1 July
Try Patchwork
7pm at The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
Discover the ancient craft of patchwork - using up scraps of fabric to make fun designs. A fun relaxing sewing workshop. All welcome but basic hand sewing skills required.
Wednesday 2 July
Mindfulness Workshop
7pm The Exchange, Castle Ave., Buncrana
A relaxing evening of mindfulness with Dr Breda Friel. Places limited. Booking essential. Contact: [email protected]
or TEXT 087 795 5401.
Thursday 3 July
safeTALK
Registration at 5.45pm The Exchange, Castle Ave., Buncrana (Workshop runs from 6pm to 9.30pm)
Help someone when they need it most - safeTALK enables you to identify people who are thinking about suicide and provides you with practical steps to help you connect them with the help they need. Refreshments provided. This course is FREE but booking is essential. Email [email protected] or phone 0872564777.
Friday 4 July
Storytime Under the Tree
11am Buncrana Community Library (under the tree)
All Children must be accompanied by an adult
Golden Lunches
1pm The Exchange, Castle Ave,. Buncrana
Food and fun for over 65s at The Exchange’s weekly lunch with some special feel-good entertainment. All Welcome - no booking required.
Art for Wellbeing
3pm The Exchange, Castle Ave,. Buncrana
Relax and enjoy creating art in a fun and supportive environment. No previous experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome but under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Speaking of Gaza
8pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
An evening of poetry, music and prose in support of Palestine. All performers welcome. Featuring a fantastic Palestinian stall and donations to PaliHope and Fund a Food Drop.
Saturday 5 July
Buncrana Parkrun
9am Meet: Tip O’Neill Statue, Shorefront, Buncrana
Wear colourful clothing for a Feelgood Parkrun (or walk) for fitness and fun! For all ages. Dogs and buggies welcome. (9am: briefing, 9.30am: start)
Boogie Bugs Early Years Music
11am The Exchange, Castle Ave., Buncrana
A fun free music and movement session for toddlers and their carers with Bernie Doherty from The Music Box. All Welcome.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic le Caitríona!
2-4pm Swan’s Park, Buncrana (The Exchange if rainy)
Beidh ceol, scéal, craic agus picnic! Bring a teddy, a smile, a bit of Gaeilge and enjoy the fun. (Irish and English) To book text Caitríona on +44 7849770083
Pop-Up Concert with Inishowen Choir of Ages
6pm Market Square, Buncrana (Rainy day venue: The Exchange)
Enjoy some lovely feel-good music to bring a smile to your face!
Sunday 6 July
Ukrainian Family Fun Celebration
2 – 5pm The Exchange, Castle Ave, Buncrana
Join us for a wonderful free family-fun afternoon hosted by members of our Ukrainian community featuring food, arts and crafts,
Monday 7 July
Circle Dance
6.30pm Swan Park, Buncrana
(Rainy day: The Exchange, Castle Avenue)
Dance your cares away to music from all over the world. Easy dances; no partner needed. All welcome.
Board Games Evening
7pm at The Exchange, Castle Avenue.
Try your hand at chess, draughts, scrabble and more or bring a game of your own to share with others. Have fun & make new friends!
Grow Mental Health Support Group
7pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue (upstairs)
Join this free weekly group for anyone with
depression, anxiety or mental ill health. A confidential support group for over 18s.
Tuesday 8 July
Cultivating Compassion for Self Development
7-9pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
Specially for Feel Good Fortnight this free workshop explores self care, anxiety management and goal setting with qualified counsellor Elaine Fallon. Booking essential as places are limited. Call Elaine on 0838232450.
Wednesday 9 July
Mindfulness Workshop
7pm The Exchange, Castle Ave., Buncrana
A relaxing evening of mindfulness with Dr Breda Friel. Booking essential.
Email: [email protected]
or TEXT 087 795 5401.
Thursday 10 July
Afternoon Tea
2-4pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue.
Meet new friends and enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon tea hosted by IDP. All welcome. If you are a baker, you are welcome to bring a few home-made treats to share with others.
Beach Art
6pm Ladies Bay, Buncrana Shorefront
Get creative with sand, stones, shells and seaweed to make feel good designs or simply visit our pop-up beach art gallery. Prizes for the best artwork.
Friday 11 July
Storytime Under the Tree
11am Buncrana Community Library (under the tree)
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Golden Lunches
1pm at The Exchange, Castle Avenue.
Food and fun for over 65s at The Exchange’s weekly event with some special “feel good” entertainment. All welcome. No booking necessary.
Art for Wellbeing
3pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
Relax and enjoy creating art in a fun and supportive environment. No previous experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome, but under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Afternoon Tea
3-4.30pm Moville Family Resource Centre
Meet new friends and enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon tea hosted by IDP. All welcome. If you are a baker, you are welcome to bring a few home-made treats to share with others.
Saturday 12 July
Buncrana Parkrun
9am Change of venue because of Buncrana Music Festival - check Facebook for details
Wear colourful clothing for a Feelgood Parkrun (or walk) for fitness and fun! (9am: briefing, 9.30am: start)
iCARE Teddy Bear’s Picnic
10am to 1pm iCARE Centre, Looking Glass Brae, Ballymacarry, Buncrana
Bring your teddy bear for a fun morning at the iCARE centre. All Welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Check out Feel Good Fortnight on Facebook or visit our website for news of any additional events or special offers for the fortnight.
To join the team or volunteer to help - email [email protected] or TEXT 087 256 4777.
Feel Good Fortnight is an award-winning community festival organised by local volunteer-run suicide prevention charity Insight Inishowen. Most events are free or by donation with proceeds supporting the work of Insight Inishowen or other local charities.
See www.insightinishowen.ie to find out what we do!
Insight Inishowen
The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
RCN 20107956 CHY 218114
Two weeks of sunshine whatever the weather!
Feel Good Fortnight is an opportunity to share and celebrate all that is good, healthy and positive in our community and to invite other people to take part.This year’s programme is packed with fun events and creative ideas to put a smile on your face. Don’t miss out!
Try something new, find out what is happening across our community, meet new friends and take care of your wellbeing.
Happening throughout the Fortnight:
- Feel Good Library Tree & Yarn bombing - the iconic tree will be all dressed up in time for FGF and watch out for fun and beautiful art around town.
- Feel Good Wee Library - check out a selection of “feel good” titles in the library outside The Exchange.
- Random Acts of Kindness – watch out for some lovely surprises or plan your own.
- Reflective Space mosaic– we will be working to replace our beautiful mosaic at the shore front (opposite the Amazing Grace Viewing point) – if you would like to help, please contact Andrew on 087 256 4777.
- Buncrana Children’s Charity will offer special ‘feel good’ offers and treats throughout the fortnight in their shop in Main Street, Buncrana.
Saturday 28 June
Buncrana Parkrun
9am Meet: Tip O’Neill Statue Buncrana Shorefront
Wear colourful clothing for a Feelgood parkrun (or walk) for fitness and fun! Meet new friends. All ages!
FGF Sandcastle Competition
2pm - 4pm Lady’s Bay, Buncrana Shorefront.
Join the annual Feel Good Fortnight Sandcastle Competition. Come as a family or create a team to battle out for the winning design. All welcome. Prizegiving at 3.45pm. Whatever the weather!
Experimental Cyanotype Workshop
10am - 6pm Port Bán (Dunree Beach)
Have you ever pondered the origins of photography before the camera's invention in 1816? This one-day workshop explores the rich history of cyanotype, a camera-less image capturing process known since the 19th century. Delve into the world of alternative photographic printing, which, despite its age, is making a resurgence due to its distinctive visual appeal and environmentally friendly nature. Join us to uncover the enduring legacy and evolving applications of this historic technique. To be eligible for this workshop you must be 18 or over on the start date of the course. No prior knowledge and/or experience necessary. FREE event. Book by emailing Artlink : [email protected]
Sunday 29 June
One World Together - Family Fun Day
1-4pm Buncrana GAA, The Scarvey, Railway Road, Buncrana
Join us for a spectacular celebration of music, dance, food and culture. Featuring main stage acts String Empire, Inish Theatre Group, Studio 47 and Elite Dance Academy along with intercultural food tasting, free face painting, hair braiding, craft workshops, family fun games, have-a-go language workshops, sports, a petting zoo and more! All free.
Monday 30 June
Solas Wellbeing Walk
11am Meeting Point: Fishing Greens
Solas Inishowen is an outdoor walking programme that supports mental health recovery. This wellbeing ‘taster’ walk offers the chance for people to join Solas for a walk and learn more about what is involved. Refreshments provided. Limited places. To book call or TEXT Steven on 087 195 4938.
Grow Mental Health Support Group
7pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue (upstairs)
Join this free weekly group for anyone with
depression, anxiety or mental ill health. A caring and confidential support group for over 18s.
Family Scavenger Hunt
with Buncrana Foróige Club
7pm at The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
A fun family quiz answering questions from around the town. All ages welcome. Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult. Return by 8.15pm for refreshments and prizes.
Tuesday 1 July
Try Patchwork
7pm at The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
Discover the ancient craft of patchwork - using up scraps of fabric to make fun designs. A fun relaxing sewing workshop. All welcome but basic hand sewing skills required.
Wednesday 2 July
Mindfulness Workshop
7pm The Exchange, Castle Ave., Buncrana
A relaxing evening of mindfulness with Dr Breda Friel. Places limited. Booking essential. Contact: [email protected]
or TEXT 087 795 5401.
Thursday 3 July
safeTALK
Registration at 5.45pm The Exchange, Castle Ave., Buncrana (Workshop runs from 6pm to 9.30pm)
Help someone when they need it most - safeTALK enables you to identify people who are thinking about suicide and provides you with practical steps to help you connect them with the help they need. Refreshments provided. This course is FREE but booking is essential. Email [email protected] or phone 0872564777.
Friday 4 July
Storytime Under the Tree
11am Buncrana Community Library (under the tree)
All Children must be accompanied by an adult
Golden Lunches
1pm The Exchange, Castle Ave,. Buncrana
Food and fun for over 65s at The Exchange’s weekly lunch with some special feel-good entertainment. All Welcome - no booking required.
Art for Wellbeing
3pm The Exchange, Castle Ave,. Buncrana
Relax and enjoy creating art in a fun and supportive environment. No previous experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome but under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Speaking of Gaza
8pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
An evening of poetry, music and prose in support of Palestine. All performers welcome. Featuring a fantastic Palestinian stall and donations to PaliHope and Fund a Food Drop.
Saturday 5 July
Buncrana Parkrun
9am Meet: Tip O’Neill Statue, Shorefront, Buncrana
Wear colourful clothing for a Feelgood Parkrun (or walk) for fitness and fun! For all ages. Dogs and buggies welcome. (9am: briefing, 9.30am: start)
Boogie Bugs Early Years Music
11am The Exchange, Castle Ave., Buncrana
A fun free music and movement session for toddlers and their carers with Bernie Doherty from The Music Box. All Welcome.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic le Caitríona!
2-4pm Swan’s Park, Buncrana (The Exchange if rainy)
Beidh ceol, scéal, craic agus picnic! Bring a teddy, a smile, a bit of Gaeilge and enjoy the fun. (Irish and English) To book text Caitríona on +44 7849770083
Pop-Up Concert with Inishowen Choir of Ages
6pm Market Square, Buncrana (Rainy day venue: The Exchange)
Enjoy some lovely feel-good music to bring a smile to your face!
Sunday 6 July
Ukrainian Family Fun Celebration
2 – 5pm The Exchange, Castle Ave, Buncrana
Join us for a wonderful free family-fun afternoon hosted by members of our Ukrainian community featuring food, arts and crafts,
Monday 7 July
Circle Dance
6.30pm Swan Park, Buncrana
(Rainy day: The Exchange, Castle Avenue)
Dance your cares away to music from all over the world. Easy dances; no partner needed. All welcome.
Board Games Evening
7pm at The Exchange, Castle Avenue.
Try your hand at chess, draughts, scrabble and more or bring a game of your own to share with others. Have fun & make new friends!
Grow Mental Health Support Group
7pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue (upstairs)
Join this free weekly group for anyone with
depression, anxiety or mental ill health. A confidential support group for over 18s.
Tuesday 8 July
Cultivating Compassion for Self Development
7-9pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
Specially for Feel Good Fortnight this free workshop explores self care, anxiety management and goal setting with qualified counsellor Elaine Fallon. Booking essential as places are limited. Call Elaine on 0838232450.
Wednesday 9 July
Mindfulness Workshop
7pm The Exchange, Castle Ave., Buncrana
A relaxing evening of mindfulness with Dr Breda Friel. Booking essential.
Email: [email protected]
or TEXT 087 795 5401.
Thursday 10 July
Afternoon Tea
2-4pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue.
Meet new friends and enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon tea hosted by IDP. All welcome. If you are a baker, you are welcome to bring a few home-made treats to share with others.
Beach Art
6pm Ladies Bay, Buncrana Shorefront
Get creative with sand, stones, shells and seaweed to make feel good designs or simply visit our pop-up beach art gallery. Prizes for the best artwork.
Friday 11 July
Storytime Under the Tree
11am Buncrana Community Library (under the tree)
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Golden Lunches
1pm at The Exchange, Castle Avenue.
Food and fun for over 65s at The Exchange’s weekly event with some special “feel good” entertainment. All welcome. No booking necessary.
Art for Wellbeing
3pm The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana
Relax and enjoy creating art in a fun and supportive environment. No previous experience needed. All ages and abilities welcome, but under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Afternoon Tea
3-4.30pm Moville Family Resource Centre
Meet new friends and enjoy a fun and relaxing afternoon tea hosted by IDP. All welcome. If you are a baker, you are welcome to bring a few home-made treats to share with others.
Saturday 12 July
Buncrana Parkrun
9am Change of venue because of Buncrana Music Festival - check Facebook for details
Wear colourful clothing for a Feelgood Parkrun (or walk) for fitness and fun! (9am: briefing, 9.30am: start)
iCARE Teddy Bear’s Picnic
10am to 1pm iCARE Centre, Looking Glass Brae, Ballymacarry, Buncrana
Bring your teddy bear for a fun morning at the iCARE centre. All Welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Check out Feel Good Fortnight on Facebook or visit our website for news of any additional events or special offers for the fortnight.
To join the team or volunteer to help - email [email protected] or TEXT 087 256 4777.
Feel Good Fortnight is an award-winning community festival organised by local volunteer-run suicide prevention charity Insight Inishowen. Most events are free or by donation with proceeds supporting the work of Insight Inishowen or other local charities.
See www.insightinishowen.ie to find out what we do!
Insight Inishowen
The Exchange, Castle Avenue, Buncrana, Co. Donegal
RCN 20107956 CHY 218114
A taste of Feel Good Fortnight from the past..
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