The Allingham Festival

The Allingham Festival is a celebration of the life and works of one of Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal’s, most famous ancestors, the writer and poet William Allingham and his wife, the fine artist, Helen Allingham. Each year in November a festival to celebrate their memory is held with events and workshops in poetry, creative writing, digital storytelling, art & design, fine art and singer songwriting. The festival aims to inspire and showcase artists and lovers of the creative arts.