Visitor Information
NAFCo 2012 welcomes you to Ireland’s North-west!
From June 26th-July 1st the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention will be held in Derry City and in a number of locations across neighbouring Co. Donegal. The NAFCo programme is designed to allow you the opportunity to spend the week in Derry, follow the NAFCo trail in Donegal OR to experience both areas.
A few important pieces of information for you to note:
Accommodation: A number of other international events are happening across the region at the same time as NAFCo and so there is a great demand for accommodation. NAFCo has been allocated a number of rooms by various accommodation providers but we would strongly encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible. Details of accommodation in all locations is provided below.
Distances from Derry City to NAFCo event locations in Donegal range are as follows:
Buncrana 13miles/21km 31mins
Letterkenny 22.6miles/36.4km 37mins
Culdaff 26.2miles/42.2km 1hour 7mins
Glenties 54.8 miles/88.2 km 1 hr 43 min
Ballbofey 29.1 miles/ 46.8 km 0 hr 47 min
Ballyshannon 58.7 miles/94.5 km 1 hr 30 min
Transport: A NAFCo transport service will be in operation between Derry City and Donegal gig locations. Bookings for this must be made at the NAFCo transport desk open at the Millennium Forum, Derry from Wednesday June 27th– Sunday July 1st.
Currency in Derry/Londonderry is Sterling (GBP) and in Donegal is euro. http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Weather … we are hoping for sun but prepare for rain!!
For further visitor information see:
Visit Inishowen http://www.visitinishowen.com/ (for Buncrana, Culdaff, Moville)
Failte Ireland http://www.failteireland.ie/ (for other areas of Donegal)
Derry Visitor and Convention Bureau http://www.derryvisitor.com/ (for City of Derry)
Or contact info@nafco2012.com for any further information
Map of Derry City (Venues and Accommodation)
