THE Frankie Kennedy Winter School 2012 was officially launched on the Rónán Beo@3 programme on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on Thursday, 29 November, live from Queen’s University Belfast.
Jacqui releases seasonal single
THE very talented Donegal singer Jacqui Sharkey has released a new single in time for the Christmas season.
Donegal rap artist gets break in LA
DONEGAL rapper Kristian Shortt’s colourful life story has attracted a management company’s attention in Los Angeles.
Hollywood star to help Letterkenny youth group
AS Letterkenny Youth Theatre prepares to present its latest production next week, we can confirm that one of the country’s youngest and most talented Hollywood A-listers will be visiting An Grianán Theatre in the new year.
Having a ‘Field Day’ in Derry
FOLLOWING a 14-year absence, the Field Day Theatre Company returns with a double bill at Derry City’s Playhouse Theatre tonight.
Small is beautiful for Rathmullan brewery
THERE is something brewing in the picturesque seaside village of Rathmullan as a ‘home craft’ is about to be turned into a business venture.
The incredible times of Brian C. O’Donnell
He smuggled ivory and currency in Zambia; skinned crocodiles in Congo and was almost killed by a Rhodesian army bomb. And he then set up the first Irish pub in Brussels. Now quietly retired in Belcruit, Brian C.O’Donnell tells his life story in book form.
Answering the call of Uncle Sam
TWICE an emigrant to the US, then a cancer survivor and now a marathon runner, Garvan McCloskey explains why he is emigrating again at the age of 49.
US string quartet returns for annual visit
THE Apple Hill String Quartet from New Hampshire USA is returning to Donegal next month for its annual chamber music workshop and concerts.
Retention of coastguard stations a victory for common sense – TD
FINE Gael TD for Donegal North East, Joe McHugh, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the recommendation by the Minister for Transport and Toursim, Leo Varadkar TD, to continue with the coastguard services from Malin Head and Valentia Island coastguard stations, describing the move as a victory for common sense.