The Cup of Tae Festival honours the legendary fiddle player, John ‘The Tae’ Gallagher, who was born in West End, Ardara in 1923. The festival includes live traditional music, recitals, masterclasses and performances right across the lively pubs, bars and cultural locations in Ardara.

This special opening event to honour one of Donegal’s most famous and popular musicians – accordion player Dermot Byrne (pictured above) – will see performances from some of Ireland’s best known musicians.

Doors open at 8pm.

Tickets are limited and available from the festival committee at https://cupoftaefestival.com/get-in-touch/ or 087-2424590.