Donaghadee Summer Festival 2025 | July Events

Events happening throughout July

Tuesday 1st July
Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net

Battle of the Somme Commemoration
Organised by Local Orange Lodges
Starting Point – Orange Hall, Manor St at 7.30pm and 8pm at Cenotaph.
The parade will proceed via Manor Street, High Street, Moat Street, East
Street and Shore Street.

Wednesday 2nd July
Women on Water (WoW-We)
Organised by Donaghadee Sailing Club
Wednesdays up to and including 28th August
6.30pm
WoW-We encourages ladies to enjoy water related activities safely.
Sailing dinghies and ribs will be available every session and
paddleboarding or snorkelling on request. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids
can be provided. We are a mixed ability group, from total beginner to
round the world sailors. More information and booking on our
website: www.donaghadeesc.co.uk

Saturday 5th July
Fit for Free in Donaghadee
See July and August events page

Drawing Workshop with Maureen Connolly
11.30am - 12.30pm
Donaghadee Community Centre:
For adults - 12 places available

Wimbledon Saturday
Organised by Donaghadee Lawn Tennis Club
2pm–4pm
Donaghadee Tennis Club
Anyone interested in trying tennis come along for free. Taster Sessions
will last for 30 minutes and we ask that anyone under 18 must be
accompanied by a parent/guardian. Wimbledon style refreshments will
be available and there will be prizes for those best dressed in Wimbledon
colours.

Sunday 6th July
Upper Ards District LOL 11 Annual Divine Service
Organised by Local Orange Lodges
Donaghadee will play host to the Lodges of Upper Ards District Orange
Lodge No. 11 for their Annual Divine Service.
Lodges from around the Ards peninsula will take part, leaving Manor
Street Orange Hall at 2.30pm for 3pm Service in Shore Street
Presbyterian Church.

Monday 7th July
Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer

Tuesday 8th July
Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net

Wednesday 9th July
Enchanted Castle
Organised by the Library
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Library
Enchanted Castle adventures to spark imagination for children aged 4-
10yrs accompanied by an adult or carer

Writing for Wellness
Organised by Alex Catherwood
July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
From 7.30 to 9.30 pm at Harbour & Co. in Donaghadee.
Following on from courses held last summer, this course is for anyone
interested in meditative, relaxed writing with no previous experience
needed.
All sessions are free to attend, please email Alex Catherwood
Catherwoodja@gmail.com to find out more and register.

Saturday 12th July
The Twelfth of July Demonstration
Organised by Local Orange Lodges
Starting Point Orange Hall, Manor Street, 10.00am
The lodges will parade round the town before boarding buses to
Dundonald for the main parade.

Monday 14th July
Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer

Tuesday 15th July
Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net

Wednesday 16th July
Women on Water (WoW-We)
Organised by Donaghadee Sailing Club
Wednesdays up to and including 28th August
6.30pm
WoW-We encourages ladies to enjoy water related activities safely.
Sailing dinghies and ribs will be available every session and
paddleboarding or snorkelling on request. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids
can be provided. We are a mixed ability group, from total beginner to
round the world sailors. More information and booking on our
website: www.donaghadeesc.co.uk

Writing for Wellness course
Organised by Alex Catherwood
July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
From 7.30 to 9.30 pm at Harbour & Co. in Donaghadee.
Following on from courses held last summer, this course is for anyone
interested in meditative, relaxed writing with no previous experience
needed.
All sessions are free to attend, please email Alex Catherwood
Catherwoodja@gmail.com to find out more and register.

Thursday 17th July
Historical Walking Tour
Organised by Donaghadee Local History Forum
Most Thursday’s from 17th July to 28th August (check detailed
programme for exclusions)
Time: 10am
Learn about the rich history of this town from 1600 to present day.
Tours start at harbour entrance and last about 2½ hours on fairly flat
ground and will end with a visit to the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat. Tours
are free, just turn up.

The Blackbird Craft Collective is 1
No3 High street
Join us to celebrate an amazing year of supporting local crafters.
We will open late from 5.30pm to 9pm showcasing a lovely makers
market. Music, nibbles and a free prize draw.
Everyone welcome.

Friday 19th July
Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

Saturday 19th July
Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

Fit for Free in Donaghadee
See July and August events page

Arts and Crafts Workshop with Sharon Regan
11.30am - 12.30pm
Donaghadee Community Centre:
All ages welcome but under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at
all times

The Blackbird Market
Organised by The Blackbird
11am-3pm
Donaghadee Methodist Church Hall
A wide range of local craft and other unique stalls. Everyone welcome.
Dog friendly.

Sunday 20th July
Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

Somme Memorial Flute Band
Organised by Donaghadee Community Development Association
2.30pm-3.30pm
Lemon’s Wharf

Rotary Sandcastle Competition
Organised by Rotary Club of Donaghadee
2pm-4.30pm
The Beach adjacent to Lemon's Wharf Playpark.
Traditional Sandcastle Competition. Bring your bucket and spade - sand
provided. Free fun for everyone

Monday 21st July
Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer

Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
From 2-4pm create a Fairy Garden in a plant pot, all materials supplied
£15, under 12s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, limited
places available, email to book; sharonreganart@gmail.com.

Tuesday 22nd July
Fairy Garden
34 High Street Donaghadee
Open to the public 10am - 4pm Free admission
Friday 18th July - Tuesday 22nd July
Friday 8th August - Tuesday 12th August
Bring your little ones to explore the fairy garden, they can even decorate
and take home their own fairy door.

Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net

Wednesday 23rd July
Women on Water (WoW-We)
Organised by Donaghadee Sailing Club
Wednesdays up to and including 28th August
6.30pm
WoW-We encourages ladies to enjoy water related activities safely.
Sailing dinghies and ribs will be available every session and
paddleboarding or snorkelling on request. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids
can be provided. We are a mixed ability group, from total beginner to
round the world sailors. More information and booking on our
website: www.donaghadeesc.co.uk

Writing for Wellness course
Organised by Alex Catherwood
July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
From 7.30 to 9.30 pm at Harbour & Co. in Donaghadee.
Following on from courses held last summer, this course is for anyone
interested in meditative, relaxed writing with no previous experience
needed.
All sessions are free to attend, please email Alex Catherwood
Catherwoodja@gmail.com to find out more and register.

Donaghadee 5k Run
Organised by Dee Runners
7:30pm
Starting from the Harbour
The event starts from the Harbour and the route takes the runners along
the commons and around the lighthouse. Proceeds from the event will
go to The Barn Animal Rescue
For further info please email runninginthedee@gmail.com

Thursday 24th July
Historical Walking Tour
Organised by Donaghadee Local History Forum
Most Thursday’s from 17th July to 28th August (check detailed
programme for exclusions)
Time: 10am
Learn about the rich history of this town from 1600 to present day.
Tours start at harbour entrance and last about 2½ hours on fairly flat
ground and will end with a visit to the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat. Tours
are free, just turn up.

Teddy Bears Picnic
Organised by Homestart North Down
10.30am -11.30am
The Commons
Join us for some teddy bear themed fun, with movement, songs, stories
and crafts as well as snacks and drinks. Families are encouraged to
come along and bring their teddies to join in the fun.

Project Ella at the 'Kelly
Meet at Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat and Heritage Centre
5pm
Rock pooling & Beach Bioblitz – A family event for those interested in
learning about the wide variety of marine life we have in and around our
beaches and rock pools.
Natural Art & Craft Sessions – Fun for the young ones with craft and art
activities using beach sourced materials such as shells and sea glass.
All materials provided.
Beach & Commons Litter Pick – Join in as we tackle the problem of litter
in our precious open spaces
Project ELLA is a ground-breaking reimagining of existing Council
activities and new initiatives, Environment Learning Lifestyle Action

Weed it and Reap
Organised by Donaghadee Community Development Association
3pm – 6pm
Crommelin Wood (entrance at former Hockey pitch)
Volunteers needed to tidy up the woodland before the Britain in Bloom
Judges arrive on 1st August. All help appreciated. Feel free to drop in
anytime – bring gloves and useful tools such as hoes, spades, brushes
and a shovel

Friday 25th July
Ladies Clokey Cup Open Golf Competition
Donaghadee Golf Club
Visitors welcome
Contact Pro Shop 028 91883624 (option 2)

Friendly Fridays
Organised by the Library
1pm to 2pm
Library
Engaging activities that will entertain, stimulate and connect our vibrant
older adults

Classic Car Meet
Organised by Morris Minor Owners Club
from 4.30pm
The Harbour
Classic cars only from age December 1998 and older. There will be
overflow parking in the Marina Car Park. Parking by pre-registration only
and costs £5 per car. Forms will be available for download from AOVC
and MMOCNI websites and also from mmoc.chairman@aovc.co.uk .
All proceeds will go towards the Sir Samuel Kelly and RNLI funds

Saturday 26th July
Fit for Free in Donaghadee
Details on Pages 2-6

“Get Wet Day” (come try it)
Sailing Club
11.00am - 3pm
Come try Dinghy Sailing, Snorkelling
More details available on www.donaghadeesc.co.uk
Copeland Challenge
Organised by Donaghadee Coastal Rowing Club
Launch 11am; start 12noon
This is approximately a 10 km row leaving from Donaghadee Harbour ,
crossing The Sound and circumnavigating Copeland Isle in clockwise
fashion keeping Mew and Lighthouse Islands to port side, avoiding
Ram Harry tidal race at easterly end of the Big Isle, then heading back
to Donaghadee, with finish line at the mouth of harbour

Lego Club
Organised by the Library
Friday’s from 11am – 12noon
Library
Free Lego and family games for children aged 3-10yrs accompanied by
a parent or carer.

Sunday 27th July
Weed it and Reap
Organised by Donaghadee Community Development Association
2pm
Community Centre
Volunteers needed to get the town ship shape before the Britain in
Bloom Judges arrive on 1st August. All help appreciated – bring gloves
and useful tools such as hoes, spades, brushes and a shovel.

Comber Brass Band
Organised by Donaghadee Community Development Association
2.30pm-3.30pm
Lemon’s Wharf
Comber Brass is a community brass band and competes regularly in the
regional brass competitions organized annually by Brass Bands
Northern Ireland and the North of Ireland Bands Association.

Monday 28th July
Rhythm and Rhyme
Monday’s from 10.30am to 11.15am
Library
Free Sessions featuring nursery rhymes, songs and a story. An event
for 0-4 year olds accompanied by a parent or carer

Tuesday 29th July
Weed it and Reapeed it and Reap
Organised by Donaghadee Community Development Association
7pm
Crommelin Wood (entrance at former Hockey pitch)
Volunteers needed to tidy up the woodland before the Britain in Bloom
Judges arrive on 1st August. All help appreciated – bring gloves and
useful tools such as hoes, spades, brushes and a shovel.

Wellbeing Walking Group
Organised by the Multi-Disciplinary Team at Donaghadee Health Centre
Every Tuesday 10-30am – 11.30am
Meet at Commons Car Park (beside Tennis Courts)
Everyone welcome. A flat gentle walk suitable for all who want to
socialise and get moving.
Contact Sonia on 07718669214 or Sonia.Weatherup@setrust.hscni.net

Wednesday 30th July
Women on Water (WoW-We)
Organised by Donaghadee Sailing Club
Wednesdays up to and including 28th August
6.30pm
WoW-We encourages ladies to enjoy water related activities safely.
Sailing dinghies and ribs will be available every session and
paddleboarding or snorkelling on request. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids
can be provided. We are a mixed ability group, from total beginner to
round the world sailors. More information and booking on our
website: www.donaghadeesc.co.uk

Writing for Wellness course
Organised by Alex Catherwood
July 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
From 7.30 to 9.30 pm at Harbour & Co. in Donaghadee.
Following on from courses held last summer, this course is for anyone
interested in meditative, relaxed writing with no previous experience
needed.
All sessions are free to attend, please email Alex Catherwood
Catherwoodja@gmail.com to find out more and register.

All events are subject to change. Please check www.visitdonaghadee.com for any changes to the programme.