Ruby Donegal Town - Weekend Nightclub

What to Expect

Ruby is the rebrand of what used to be known as Sky Venue, sitting on The Diamond in the centre of Donegal Town. It markets itself as a sports and entertainment bar rather than a straight nightclub, covering everything from watching sport and playing pool or darts to cocktails, karaoke and DJ sets through two bars and a VIP area. That mix means the room can shift character across the evening, moving from a sports-pub crowd earlier on to a full DJ-led night out later, particularly on Saturdays. The rebrand from Sky Venue to Ruby appears to have kept the same building and much of the same format, layering a stronger cocktail and karaoke offering on top of what was already a late-night destination in the Diamond, so regulars of the old Sky Venue name should still recognise the room.

Good to Know

Entry is free until 10pm, after which a EUR 6 cover applies, and the venue is strictly over 18s. Ruby takes bookings for booths and VIP tables with champagne service, and hosts private functions including weddings, engagements, birthdays and corporate nights, so weekend availability can vary if a private event is on. It is billed as a weekend entertainment destination in Donegal Town, so Friday and Saturday nights are the ones to plan around; check their Facebook and Instagram (@rubydonegaltown) pages for the specific DJ or theme running each week, since this listing covers the recurring weekend club night rather than one date. Given the free entry before 10pm, it also works as a low-cost way to start a night out in the town before deciding whether to stay for the later DJ set.

Getting There

Ruby is on The Diamond in Donegal Town, right in the town centre and within walking distance of the town’s other main pubs, including McCafferty’s. On-street parking and the town’s public car parks are close by, making it an easy stop on foot for anyone staying in the town centre.