A WEEK long festival of events is set to held in Downings this summer to coincide with the return of the Irish Legends Golf Tournament. The Irish Legends Golf Tournament presented by The Paul McGinley Foundation is being held in the Rosapenna Hotel and Golf Resort from August 16 to 20 with a major festival planned to coincide […]
Huge response to Mary from Dungloe appeal
ORGANISERS of the Mary From Dungloe Festival say it is “all systems go” following a hugely positive response to an appeal for volunteers. An emergency meeting was called on Monday amid fears the annual celebrations may have to be cancelled due to a lack of support from the community. But spokesperson Mary Ward told the Donegal News […]
Top new talent at ‘Freaknight’
SOME of Ireland’s most popular up and coming artists will kick off the Halloween celebrations in Gweedore as they take to the stage for ‘FreakNight.’ As part of Fomhair Festival in Gweedore, Irish artists Kneecap, Welshy, John Gibbons and Big P will all perform live at ‘Freaknight’ on October 30 at the Big Top Donegal. […]
Host of new acts announced for Sea Sessions Festival
JUST when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Sea Sessions has added a host of acts to the line up for Ireland’s biggest beach party. Jax Jones, The Magician, Wild Youth, Hermitage Green, Sugarhill Gang with Grandmaster Melle Mel and Scorpio, Le Boom, Jerry Fish, Bitch Falcon, Trojan Sound System, DJ Hype, Boots and […]
Huge crowds expected in Falcarragh for FestiFál 2015
THE fourth annual FestiFál in Falcarragh (July 17 to 19) is just around the corner and the organisers have a very special young person opening the festival.
VIDEO: Final rehearsals in full swing for Earagail Arts show Fiesta
Earagail Arts Festival is delighted to present its centrepiece production ‘Fiesta’, a new play celebrating one of the finest dance halls in Ireland.Running from Saturday 12th to Monday 14th July, ‘Fiesta’ is a not-to-be-missed celebration of the music, memories and stories that made the Fiesta Ballroom in Letterkenny so unique.
Art Scene: Zara’s festival fashion tips
FESTIVAL season is upon us and fashionistas will be carefully selecting their festival attire to stand out from crowd. Zara has some fantastic tips in this week’s Art Scene.
‘Rose of the Finn’ to return to Crossroads, Killygordon
THE once famous ‘Rose of the Finn’ is about to happen again.
First storytelling festival weekend in Ramelton
THE inaugural Ramelton Storytelling Festival takes place this weekend featuring local storyteller Joe Brennan along with storytellers Hilde Hansen, Norway and Berglind Agnarsdòttir, Iceland and singer/songwriter Colum Sands of The Sands Family.
Nathan Carter to headline Mary From Dungloe Festival
MOVING with current trends the Mary From Dungloe International Festival has just confirmed that one of Ireland’s biggest Country stars will be headlining this year’s festival.