Trad Week returns to Letterkenny this weekend, presented by the Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) and An Grianán Theatre. Starting on Saturday, January 24, the festival brings together leading traditional, folk and contemporary artists for concerts, talks, workshops, storytelling and family events. The festival opens with Eithne Ní Ghallchobhair, Steve Cooney and Dermot Byrne at the […]
An Grianan Theatre to close for renovation works
An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny has announced it is to close for renovation works. The popular venue will shut its doors on Sunday, December 7 until the new year to allow for building renovations and improvements. A spokesperson said: “Our friendly team will still be available during this time via phone and email for any […]
Upcoming musical to be a rollercoaster of laughter, tears and nostalgia
LETTERKENNY Music and Drama Group are excited to be presenting the fantastic musical ‘The Band’ in An Grianan Theatre from Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 November. Think Derry Girls meets Calendar Girls, set to a soundtrack of Take That hits, what more could you want! It’s the 90s and for five 16 year old girls, […]
An Grianán Theatre enters exciting renovation phase
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AN Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny, a cornerstone of Donegal’s performing arts scene, say the ongoing auditorium renovation project is progressing well. The beloved venue is currently in the midst of a transformative phase, with all seating removed and preparations underway for the installation of brand new carpeting. This renovation marks a significant step forward in […]
‘Music was always very important to me – but now it is vital’ – Ralph McTell
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Ralph McTell opens up about love of Ireland, health struggles and healing ahead of Letterkenny performance this weekend. By Victoria Housden When I was first told that ‘yes’ Ralph McTell would do an interview with me for this week’s Donegal News, I was giddy with childlike excitement. Advertisement Of course we journalists are professional, but […]
Have you got your Golden Ticket yet?
Letterkenny Musical Society production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory promises to be something very special
Letterkenny Panto’s The Wizard of Oz takes to the stage this weekend
LETTERKENNY Pantomime Society are making their annual return to the stage with their eagerly-anticipated new show. This year they will perform family-favourite, The Wizard of Oz in the wonderful An Grianán Theatre, with a few twists in the tale. The curtain opens on Saturday, January 18, and the show runs until Saturday, January 25 with […]
Five arts organisations in Donegal to receive €754,450 in funding
by Evelyn Cullen FIVE arts organisations in Donegal will receive a total of €754,450 in funding, the Arts Council has announced. Under the category of Arts Centres, An Grianán Theatre will receive €180,000 and the Regional Culture Centre earns €205,000. Advertisement Not for profit organisation Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí, which can be translated as Friendship or Association of Fiddle Players, and whose mission is […]
Plans are lodged for new student apartments
By Chris Ashmore PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council regarding proposals to build a five-storey 32 bedroom student accommodation block near the centre of Letterkenny. The side of the proposed development is off the road beside An Grianán Theatre which leads up to the Regional Cultural Centre. Advertisement The small site is directly […]
Second ‘Gig For Gaza’ set for An Grianán
By Paul McElwee NEXT Wednesday, October 30 sees the second ‘Gig for Gaza’ fundraiser take place in An Grianán Theatre, just over a year since the conflict began. Once more organised by the local activists Donegal Branch of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), the gig will feature a night of music from a plethora […]