The Government has sanctioned over €100,000 for four festivals in Donegal this year.
The financial support is being provided by Fáilte Ireland to enhance and promote events across the county.
Donegal International Rally is to receive €15,000; the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival get €37,000; the Earagail Arts Festival get €35,000; and Sea Sessions get €20,000.
Education Minister Joe McHugh says the funding will be important to the festivals now to get preparatory work underway:
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