Finn Valley Men’s Choir in concert at the Balor


Finn Valley Men’s Choir are currently busy preparing for their upcoming concerts in the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday, 14 and Saturday, June 15. Such was the success of their sell-out concert last year, the choir have decided to add an extra night this year and already tickets are selling out fast. It has […]

Lots of laughs at ‘Girls’ Weekend’


IN their third production of 2024, the Butt Drama Circle are back on stage at the Balor Arts Centre this week with the hilarious comedy farce ‘Girls’ Weekend’. Dot, played by Kate Boyle, and her friends Carol (Nicole Coyle), Meg (Avril Carr), along with Meg’s daughter Ellie, (Nicole Laverty) head off to Dot’s holiday home for their […]

Wonderful talent at Finn Valley College’s Variety Concert


The annual Finn Valley College Christmas Variety Show went down a storm at the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey as over 70 staff and students took to the boards over three sold out nights with their themed Rock N’ Roll performances. Audiences were treated to some great acts ranging from the 1950s to the ‘nowzies’ as […]

Brendan Quinn to launch new album in the Balor


IRISH folk legend Brendan Quinn will launch his new album ‘Hubbin’ It’ in the Balor Arts Centre on September 22. The collection was recorded in Billy Robinson’s studio in Ramelton and features a string of top musicians. Among them are ex-Altan members Dermot Byrne and Ciarán Tourish alongside Pat Crowley (keys), Nicky Scott (bass), Kevin […]

Cracking weekend of music ahead at The Balor


THE Balor, Ballybofey, hosts two great music gigs this weekend. Seven-piece ska/jazz ensemble The Piseogs play on Friday while Saturday sees the return of monthly original music night The Ghostlight Sessions headlined by four-times Northern Ireland Music Prize-nominated Malojian. Dubbed “A fantastic traditional leaning ska and rocksteady band” by Duff Guide To Ska (NYC), The […]

Busy autumn ahead for musician Thomas Bonner


A busy autumn and winter lies ahead for Donegal musician Thomas Bonner with a new single and a Christmas record in the pipeline. Also in there between now and the end of the year will be the official launch of his second album ‘Fearless’. The rollercoaster begins on October 1 with the release of ‘Drop […]

Top line-up as Ghostlight Sessions return to the Balor


THE Balor, Ballybofey hosts another Ghostlight Sessions – the venue’s acclaimed monthly original live music night – this coming Saturday. September brings three more excellent acts to the Ghostlight Stage – Derry man Conor Mason, Raphoe-based Richard Gilpin and Letterkenny’s Shauna McDaid. Conor Mason’s hushed lilting vocals, whispering lyrical poeticism and subtle instrumentation places him […]

Blue Wall Theatre presents At The End of The Day


Inspired by the patchwork quilt ‘Love Across The Waves’ by Arranmore and Tir Boghaine Women’s Groups, At The End Of The Day will have its world premiere at Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, on March 21st, 2018. At The End Of The Day , a new musical based in South-West Donegal, provides a look at life […]