13/07/2026
💚 THANK YOU! – Our 55th Emerald Anniversary Festival 💚
As we bring our 55th Emerald Anniversary Festival to a close, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone celebration such an incredible success.
First and foremost, thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and committee members. Your dedication, hard work, and countless hours behind the scenes are what make this festival possible year after year.
A sincere thank you to the Gardaí and the Irish Red Cross for helping to keep everyone safe throughout the festival.
A huge thank you to our fantastic support acts – Ben Carr, Emily Harte, and Ellie Duffy – for getting the crowds going with brilliant performances.
To our outstanding main acts – Trevor Loughrey Whistlin’ Donkeys, Seeger Session Revival, Elvis Spectacular, Michael English, and ABBA Sensation – thank you for providing unforgettable entertainment and helping us celebrate this special anniversary in style.
We are incredibly grateful to Donegal County Council for the grant funding we received, which played an important part in making this year’s festival possible.
A very special congratulations and thank you to our wonderful Queen of the Lennon, Leona McGarvey. You have been an outstanding ambassador for our town and a true role model for our younger generation.
A massive thank you to AVC for their exceptional sound production and professionalism throughout the festival. Your support ensured every event ran seamlessly.
Finally, thank you to every single person who attended, participated, volunteered, sponsored, and supported our events over the festival. Without your continued support, we simply couldn’t host this amazing festival.
Here’s to celebrating 55 years of community, tradition, music, and memories. Thank you for making our Emerald Anniversary Festival one to remember—we can’t wait to see you all again next year! 💚☘️🎉
