For the 47th year running the international Pan Celtic Festival once again kicked off, hosted at the Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny this year for its special Opening Night Concert.
Hordes of people watched in awe as performers from all six Celtic nations (Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Brittany) joined together to promote Celtic culture through music, song and dance.
The Pan Celtic Festival for 2018 runs from April 3rd to 8th in a variety of locations throughout Letterkenny including An Grianán Theatre, the Mount Errigal Hotel and the Central Library.
A full list of locations and programme of events can be found here.
Cornish singer participating in special opening concert to mark official opening of the 47th International Pan Celtic Festival in Letterkenny on Tuesday night.
Breton dancers entertaining the audience during the special opening night concert in the Mount Errigal Hotel on Tuesday night to mark the official opening of the 47th International Pan Celtic Festival in Letterkenny.
Pictured at the official opening of the 47th International Pan Celtic Festival in Letterkenny is Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh, Mayor of Letterkenny MD, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Claire Kilgallon, President of the International Pan Celtic Festival Committee, Caitlin Uí Chochlainn, Phan-Cheilteach Leitir Ceannainn, Leonard Watson, President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Liam Ward, Donegal County Council and Máirín Nic Dhonnchadha, Comhairle Idirnáisiunta Pan Cheilteach with representatives from each of the six celtic nations.
Pictured at the official opening of the 47th International Pan Celtic Festival in Letterkenny on Tuesday night is Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh, Mayor of Letterkenny MD, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council with representatives from both the Breton and Cornish delegations.
The Breton delegation making a presentation to the Mayor of Letterkenny MD Cllr. Jimmy Kavanagh and Cathaoirleach Cllr. Gerry McMonagle marking the hosting of the 47th International Pan Celtic Festival in Letterkenny.
Mairead Ni Maonaigh officially opening the 47th International Pan Celtic Festival in Letterkenny on Tuesday night.
