The Sundew Festival

Every June, Daingean throws a party for a tiny bog plant. The Sundew Festival – formerly the Daingean Festival – was relaunched in 2026 (12–14 June) to celebrate place, people and creativity [Offaly Independent; Offaly Express].

What happens

• A canal boat race
• Sundew Sessions on the Barge
• “Voices Along the Canal”
• A community parade, a music trail around the pubs and busking
• A dog show
• Heritage and biodiversity walks – including “Find the Sundew” on the bog
• An art exhibition in the courthouse

Why the sundew?

The sundew is a tiny carnivorous bog plant that traps insects on sticky red hairs. It thrives on the living bogs around Daingean – a small, bright symbol of a landscape coming back to life.

2027 dates

Dates for 2027 to be announced. Follow the committee on Facebook (facebook.com/DaingeanFestival) for news.

Get involved

The festival is run by volunteers. Want to help, sponsor or perform? Get in touch →