Éigse Uladh is running in Gaoth Dobhair this weekend and its dedicated to the life and legacy of the late renowned fiddler, footballer, actor and school teacher the late Francie Mooney of Coshclady, Bunbeg. The éigse will be officially opened by Paddy Glackin in Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Dobhair tomorrow Friday at […]
Life of Francie Mooney to be celebrated at Éigse Uladh
A festival held annually in west Donegal is to be dedicated this year to the life of the late Francie Mooney. Born in Gaoth Dobhair in 1922 Francie – Proinsias Ó Maonaigh – had an immeasurable impact on Irish traditional culture through his music. Now the renowned fiddle player’s life and work are to be the subject of Éigse Uladh, […]