Good news for Daniel O’Donnell fans – Opry le Daniel is back
Tickets are now on sale for the return of Opry le Daniel to the Millennium Forum in Derry. Three nights of concerts are to be recorded before a live audience at the Millennium Forum on Monday, Tuesday...
View ArticleRosses actor appears alongside Liam Neeson in ‘Marlowe’
West Donegal actor, Keith Gallagher, is among the star studded cast in Liam Neeson’s 100th film – Marlowe. The Dungloe man (main pic) appears alongside the Ballymena legend and Diane Kruger and...
View ArticleDonegal to star again as ‘God’s Creatures’ hits the cinemas!
Donegal will once again be projected onto screens across the world this week as God’s Creatures hits the cinemas. The film, starring Emily Watson and Paul Mescal, will also open in local picture houses...
View Article‘Afterlight’ exhibition opens at Fort Dunree this weekend
An intriguing new solo exhibition exploring the passing of time by Sligo-based visual artist, Stephanie McGowan, will open at Fort Dunree this weekend. ‘Afterlight’ will be showcased in the Saldanha...
View ArticleCountry star Chelsea set to shine for St Michael’s GAA
She’s a wonderfully talented singer and a new sensation on Ireland’s Country Music scene. But Chelsea Evans has found a new stage on which to shine – after joining her local GAA club’s senior ladies...
View ArticleGeorge Houston can’t wait to get the show on the road in debut Irish tour
Buncrana singer-songwriter George Houston is about to embark on his first tour of Ireland, The Undesired Tour. Launching this Thursday, March 30th at the Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny, the tour...
View ArticleLast chance to see the fab ‘Abigail’s Party’ at the Balor!
Travel back to the 1970s as The Butt Drama Circle brings Mike Leigh’s classic Abigail’s Party to the Balor Theatre stage. Following last night’s full house, tickets are again in big demand for the...
View ArticleButt Drama Circle officially qualifies for All Ireland finals
The Butt Drama Circle (BDS) last night qualified for this year’s RTE All Ireland Drama Festival finals in Athlone. Their powerful, and original, play made an almost clean sweep at last weekend’s...
View ArticleYoung Donegal singers reviving sean-nós tradition in new TV series
Two young talents from Donegal will feature a new series about the sean-nós song tradition, launching this week. The TG4 series, called Bláth na hÓige, showcases the multi-faceted talents of Cathal Ó...
View ArticleDonegal singing star delighted with ‘Opry le Daniel’ debut!
Donegal singing sensation, Sinead Black, made her debut on the Opry le Daniel stage at the Millenium Forum, Derry, during the week. The Letterkenny singer also led the finale with a spectacular...
View ArticleDonegal drama groups busy preparing for All Ireland finals
Two Donegal drama groups are busy preparing for next month’s All Ireland finals in Athlone. Ballyshannon Drama Society and The Butt Drama Circle will perform at the event on Thursday May 4th and Friday...
View ArticleKillybegs Coast Guard recruit to star in new TV docuseries
A new recruit to the Killybegs Coast Guard is to star in an upcoming Irish language TV documentary series to be broadcast on RTÉ and BBC. Ruaidhrí Ó Domhnaill, from Inver, will appear next week on 999...
View ArticleFree ‘Try the Uilleann Pipes’ event to be held next weekend
Have you ever fancied trying to play the Uilleann pipes? Now you can as Na Píobairí Uilleann, in collaboration with teachers of traditional Irish music in South Donegal, will hold a ‘Try the Uilleann...
View ArticleBlack ’47 director behind new film project coming to Donegal
Acclaimed Irish filmmaker Lance Daly is to film a new feature film in Donegal, it has been revealed. The Dublin director will create a film called ‘Trad’ with Irish traditional music at the heart of...
View ArticleSadness at passing of Horslips legend Johnny Fean
Irish guitar legend Johnny Fean has died at the age of 71. He has been described as the ‘guitar hero’ of the Celtic rock band, Horslips. Fean passed away this morning at his home in Shannon, Co Clare....
View ArticleDonegal’s DJ ‘Ois Bosh’ to rock a packed 3Arena this week!
Young Muff DJ ‘Ois Bosh’ is all set to rock a packed 3Arena in Dublin this Thursday! The 21-year-old student will be taking to the stage to play in front of a crowd of up to 8,000 people at the Junk...
View ArticleFive European films to be screened free in Gaoth Dobhair
The European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland is delighted to present free showings of five wonderful films in Gaoth Dobhair over the next month. The will partner with Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair to...
View ArticleLocal drama by world-famous writer hits the Balor stage tonight
A classic drama loosely based on real life border smuggling in central Donegal hits the stage of the Balor Theatre tonight. ‘A Winter Wedding’, by famous playwright Tomas MacAnna, is directed by Kieran...
View ArticleGlen goes global as US rights secured for Liam Neeson film!
Main pic: Liam Neeson and Ciaran Hinds on location in Malin Beg, Glencolmcille, last year. Pic: Enda Bowe. Glencolmcille will be showcased to an even wider audience after confirmation the US rights for...
View Article‘Big Griff’ film to debut on TG4 tomorrow evening
Main pic: A towering Martin Griffin (back row, first left) before the 1983 All Ireland semi-final against Galway. A TG4 special on Donegal and Sean Mac Cumhaill’s legend Martin Griffin will be...
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