Muireann Bradley to play three concerts as part of the Earagail Arts Festival


Donegal teenage music sensation Muireann Bradley is to appear in three concerts in her home county this summer. The Ballybofey musician has confirmed three dates in July as part of the Earagail Arts Festival. The finger-picking guitarist and singer rose to fame following her show-stopping appearance on Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. […]


Festival seeks board members


THE Earagail Arts Festival, Donegal’s premier summer event, are seeking interest from people interested in joining the board which is a voluntary role. The festival, which takes place this year from July 13 to 28, is inviting expressions of interest from anyone who believes they can contribute their time and skills to Donegal’s signature, bi-lingual […]


New television series shines light on Earagail Arts Festival


Highlights from last year’s Earagail Arts Festival will feature in a new television series kicking off on TG4 next weekend. Ceol ón Earagail, will premier with the national Irish language broadcaster on Sunday 18th February at 9.30pm. The traditional music series combines highlights of concerts recorded in front of live audiences at An Grianán Theatre, […]


Na Casaidigh return to their Donegal roots


IRISH folk group Na Casaidigh pay tribute to a treasure of Irish songs this weekend as part of this year’s Earagail Arts Festival. The legendary family group will celebrate the source of much of their repertoire, Abair Amhrán, at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Sunday July 16 at 1pm. Na Casaidigh are renowned for their […]


A big weekend for all ages at Earagail Arts Festival


Earagail Arts Festival’s 2023 programme continues this weekend with a host of events for all ages. If you are looking for children’s activities this weekend, there are special family rates for all ticketed shows of circus fun at the Wild Atlantic Weekend at Royal & Prior School in Raphoe (Thursday July 13 – Saturday July 15). […]


Earagail Arts Festival put call out for board members


DONEGAL’S famous Earagail Arts Festival is seeking board members to join the organising team. The Earagail Arts Festival is Donegal’s signature, bi-lingual multi-disciplinary arts festival which takes place every summer in venues across the county. The festival is now in need of members to fill vacancies on the board. Advertisement Every year at the AGM, as vacancies arise, […]


Great opportunity with The Henry Girls residency


EARAGAIL Arts Festival is pleased to announce a very special opportunity with a select number of bursaries (to the value of €295 each) for the annual ‘Home with The Henry Girls’ residency. Join The Henry Girls in their home village of Malin (Malin Presbyterian Church) from July 17 to July 23 for five days of […]


Earagail Arts Festival set to return with a bang


Earagail Arts Festival officially launched its 2022 programme of events at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny, on Saturday. Donegal’s premier summer event will make a welcome return to its full programme along the Wild Atlantic Way from July 9 to July 24. The line-up and brochure were officially launched by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr […]


Earagail Arts Festival planning for 2022 and beyond


THE 2021 Earagail Arts Festival hybrid programme of live, digital and virtual experiences was one of the most important ever delivered in its 33-year history according to Artistic director, Paul Brown. This year’s festival, which featured works by international and local artists, played to full houses and reached into all parts of Donegal over the […]


‘The whole uncertainty is the hardest thing to take’


TANYA McCole says that nothing compares to a live audience. During the past 18 months of limited contact, the Ardara singer and her colleagues have had to find other ways to connect with listeners while the usual options for live performances have been suspended. Later this month, Tanya will perform live at Rathmullan House as […]