First Dates maître d’ cycling the hills of Donegal!
If you love First Dates UK, keep an eye on the roads for a familiar Frenchman! Fred Sirieix, the maître d’ of the First Dates restaurant, is cycling the north coast for a new ITV series – ‘Fred’s Tour...
View ArticleSweet success stories from Donegal on this week’s Ear to the Ground
Newtowncunningham journalist Stephen Robb will showcase some of the best of Donegal’s poultry produce in his second episode of the new season of RTÉ’s Ear to the Ground. The programme saw a staggering...
View ArticleDonegal music producer’s stomping new dance track inspired by elephants
The epic adventures of elephants have influenced wild new sounds from Laghey’s Michael Doherty (aka Michael Dohc). ‘The March of the Voiceless’ is out this Thursday 7th November. It’s already pulsating...
View ArticleRock stars sought for first north-west production of American Idiot musical!
The Butt Drama Circle are excited to announce their next musical production – Green Day’s American Idiot. For the first time ever in the north-west, the award-winning musical will be rocking onto the...
View ArticleLate Late Toy Show audience applications open today!
The countdown is on to the most wonderful time of the year! With just over a month to go, The Late Late Toy Show has opened its doors, inviting guests to be a part of the most magical night on the...
View ArticleGolden Grill reunion disco returns for one last dance!
The Golden Grill building may be dust… but fans of the famous Letterkenny disco hold onto the memories and friends made over decades of dances. This Christmas will also be the end of an era for the...
View ArticleDonegal crime drama Crá premieres to rave reviews
The latest Irish-language crime drama, Crá, captivated viewers last night as it premiered on TG4. The six-part series, filmed in Donegal, delves into a murder mystery in a rural village. The stunning...
View ArticleJohn Robb: From the Sex Pistols to the Oasis Reunion
Featured photo: John Robb by Michael McGlinchey. Article by Dave Bradley John Robb’s recent interview with Noel Gallagher of Oasis fame is the latest chapter in a 40-year career in and around the music...
View ArticleRock stars sought for first north-west production of ‘American Idiot’ musical!
The Butt Drama Circle in Ballybofey is excited to announce auditions for their next musical production – Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’. For the first time ever in the north-west, the award-winning...
View ArticleThe Reel Inn officially opening this weekend!
Advertisement The legendary Reel Inn of Donegal Town is open under new management, and there’s a superb weekend of celebrations ahead! Get ready for a weekend filled with live music, delicious food,...
View Article‘Mahon’s Way’ to highlight 550 delights of Donegal Town tonight!
Main pic: Joe Mahon and his team at Donegal Railway Museum while filming for Mahon’s Way. Joe Mahon travels to Donegal Town for tonight’s episode of ‘Mahon’s Way’ on UTV. The town is celebrating its...
View ArticleDanu Young Women’s Choir presents Christmas concert series
Prepare to be swept away by the music of the festive season with the Danu Young Women’s Choir’s Christmas concert series – ‘Then Sings My Soul’. The Letterkenny-based choir will perform in Ramelton...
View ArticleWatch: Why Eric Roberts’ greatest video won’t see the light of day!
Donegal Tiktokker Eric Roberts says he has one surprising video on his phone that he will not post. The video, he says, was made in Donegal and features a garda chasing a horse. “I was in traffic,...
View ArticleLetterkenny talents conjure up Irish language dance anthem
Donegal musicians Brí Carr and Element 108 have collaborated on a dramatic new dance track. Croía is an Irish-language song with ethereal melodies contrasted against deep, atmospheric beats. Brí adds...
View ArticleBDC Panto signals ‘official start’ to Twin Towns Christmas!
Main pic: Aoife Magee as ‘Slave of the Ring’ and Michael Given king as Abanazar. The Butt Drama (BDC) Circle lets the genie out of the bottle this weekend with their much-anticipated Christmas Panto,...
View ArticleCost of living angst inspires Letterkenny band Arn.
Letterkenny’s pop-rock band Arn. is channelling the discontent of a generation in their new song. Talk is Cheap, out now, is a battle cry for those whose money doesn’t go as far as they’d like. The...
View ArticleTwo Donegal groups qualify for All Ireland Drama Finals
Donegal will have two representatives at this year’s All Ireland One Act Drama Festival Finals which will take place in Naas, Kildare, in two weeks time. Results from the final round of drama festivals...
View ArticleCiara Doherty announces departure from Virgin Media
Donegal broadcaster Ciara Doherty has announced she is leaving Virgin Media for a “new adventure”. The Letterkenny presenter, who fronts The Tonight Show on Virgin Media, is wrapping up her time with...
View ArticleAward-winning Ceoltóirí Canóla announce debut concert in Letterkenny
Donegal’s young female Barbershop Quartet, Ceoltóirí Canóla, are set to make their stunning debut concert on December 18th at a concert in Conwal Church in Letterkenny. Ceoltóirí Canóla, who are all...
View ArticleMona McSharry to round off amazing year on Late Late Show special
Olympic medallist Mona McSharry will be ringing in the New Year in style on the Late Late Show New Year’s Eve Special. The swimmer has been confirmed on the line-up of a star-studded show, alongside...
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