Why should I donate?

Be a part of creating a lasting legacy for future generations

Inform and engage current generations

Reconnect with your ancestral home, or long lost neighbours, friends & relatives

Help to provide a fun filled festival atmosphere in Clifden throughout 2012

Financial support from the international community will allow us to access more funding from established sources here in Ireland

Your online donation will be securely processed by PayPal. None of your information will be retained after your donation has been received

Your personal support will ensure that Clifden's 200th birthday celebrations will live long in the memories of all involved, while revitalising and uniting our diverse and unique Irish community.

Becoming a Friend of 2012

A donation of €200 (or currency equivalent) will make you one of 200 'Friends of Clifden 2012'. Friends of Clifden 2012 will receive honourable mention here on the website and in our printed programmes throughout the year, a scroll of appreciation and a commemorative pin.

The Friends of Clifden 2012 are the fundamental group upon which the success of the year's events will be built, so please pledge your support-it will be very much appreciated! ($285 US dollars, £175 GBP, $270 AUD)

All donations towards this ambitious community event, of any amount, are highly appreciated and valued, and will go towards ensuring a great year for Clifden in 2012.We hope to see you there!

Standing Order Form

You can also pay by Standing Order - download our Standing Order form here:

Standing Order Form (587.5 kB)

Donate now and help Clifden celebrate it's 200th birthday!

Do you have old photos of Clifden?

If so we'd love to get a hold of them for scanning and archving, your photos will be scanned and given back to you.

Please email us here on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Regards from the Clifden 2012 Team.