New BBC drama to be filmed in Donegal
A new psychological drama movie is set to be filmed in Donegal. The film, titled ‘God’s Creatures’ will be a gothic drama set in the West of Ireland. The BBC Films project has gained the backing of...
View ArticleDonegal singer Jason Flynn to feature on Hot Press Lockdown Sessions
Donegal singer songwriter, Jason Flynn, will perform live on Instagram next Monday, 22 June, as part of the Young & Emerging Series in the Hot Press Lockdown Sessions. The sessions are supported by...
View ArticleFour-day music festival given green light in Donegal
PERMISSION has been granted for a four-day music festival in Donegal. The Buncrana Music Festival is set to take place under restricted conditions. The event is to run from Thursday, July 30-Sunday,...
View ArticleExtension of Covid-19 restrictions cancels Donegal music festival
JUST DAYS after being given a green light in court, a popular Donegal music festival has had to be cancelled due to the extension of the Government restrictions on mass gatherings. Organisers have...
View ArticleDonegal man Harte triumphs at BAFTA Awards
Proud Donegal man Michael Harte has triumphed at the Bafta Awards for his stunning Netflix show. Letterkenny man Michael, son of Jimmy and Mary Harte, was hailed for his editing work on Don’t F–k With...
View ArticleNormal People’s Paul Mescal to star in new Donegal-set thriller
Normal People star Paul Mescal has been revealed in the cast of a much-anticipated new drama, called The Deceived. The show has been created by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee and her actor-writer...
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The Henry Girls taking to the virtual stage in Philadelphia
Donegal trio The Henry Girls are set to perform at an exciting staging of Philadelphia Folk Festival this August – all without getting on a plane. The Philadelphia Folk Festival has, for the first time...
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Captivating Donegal acts to star in first virtual Fleadh
Some of Donegal’s most exciting new music acts will take to the stage for Ireland’s first virtual Fleadh. TG4 in partnership with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, has announced details on Fleadh2020, a...
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‘Massive milestone’: Rebūke ‘set’ for BBC Essential Mix debut
A LETTERKENNY DJ and music producer will feature tonight on the prestigious Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1. The long-running show, which features an uninterrupted two-hour mix from a different artist...
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New play recalls life of ‘King’s Nurse, Beggar’s Nurse’ from Donegal
The remarkable life of a Donegal nurse is set to get recognition this year thanks to local actress and writer Maggie Hannon. Catherine Black MBE, born in Ramelton in 1878, was nurse to both kings and...
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Gripping tales from Wild Ireland unleashed on TV
Updated: An earlier version of this article listed Thursday 3rd September as the series premiere date. This has been corrected to Thursday 10th September. The dramatic twists and turns of Donegal’s...
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Another Hollywood blockbuster begins filming in Donegal!
Malin Head residents are on the lookout for celebrities today as filming starts on yet another Hollywood blockbuster. A film crew has been spotted on a local beach where filming for a star-studded...
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DJ Ois Bosh setting goals higher with new single
Young Donegal DJ Ois Bosh is bursting with confidence over his newest dance track. Oisin McLaughlin (aka Ois Bosh) is a 19-year-old DJ / Producer from Muff, who is self-described as Ireland’s answer to...
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TV fans look forward to launch of Donegal drama this week
A highly anticipated drama which is set in Donegal will launch on Irish TV this Monday. The Deceived launches with two episodes airing back to back on Virgin Media One at 9pm on Monday 7th September....
View ArticleDaniel’s back with an all-star Opry series
Donegal singing star Daniel O’Donnell will back on our TV screens this week with a new series of ‘Opry le Daniel’. The popular TG4 music show was filmed at the Millennium Forum in 2019. A host of...
View ArticleDonegal artist to feature in fascinating TV doc
Donegal man Cathal Mac Fhionnghaile is set to feature in an insightful documentary film on Gaeltacht artists on Culture Night 2020. Cathal will be one of the artists to share their story in Tearmann on...
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Donegal DJ makes his mark with major label
Donegal DJ Christian McDaid, aka Modeā, is making a lot of noise despite the name of his new EP ‘Silence’, out today. The 18-year-old from Newtowncunningham is blazing a trail in the techno scene as he...
View ArticleThree top AIMS awards for Encore Performing Arts Academy
THE Letterkenny-based Encore Performing Arts Academy was celebrating three top awards at the 2020 Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) awards. Their production of Hairspray earned three...
View ArticleLetterkenny Busking Festival cancelled due to Covid-19 fears, Chamber says
THE annual Letterkenny Busking Festival, which was due to take place on Saturday, has been cancelled due to Covid-19 fears. The Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce have this morning confirmed that they...
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Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival events continue online
Fans of the Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival can still enjoy the scheduled programme of online events while the live events are postponed for a later date. When Donegal entered Level 3 of the...
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