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 […]
Gaoth Dobhair fiddler in final for Seán Ó Riada Medal
Talented Gaoth Dobhair fiddler Megan Nic Fhionnghaile will be one of the fourteen finalists who will compete for the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal in Cork on Friday, February 3. Peadar Ó Riada will present the event live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from the Rochestown Park Hotel. Megan grew up immersed in the songs […]
Fiddler launches long-awaited album
“I never really wanted to do an album to be honest, but I’m very excited now.”
Renowned Donegal fiddler laid to rest in Australia
THE funeral took place in Western Australia earlier this morning (Friday) of renowned Ballybofey fiddler, Mick Doherty.
Ballybofey man (89) releases debut album in Australia
ALMOST 90 years after he was born in a small thatched cottage in Ballybofey, a renowned fiddler from a famous musical family spoke this week about the release of his first album, in Western Australia.
Bell X1 to play free gig at the Balor Theatre on Wednesday
THE Donegal News has learned that world famous Irish band Bell X1 will play a free gig at the Balor Theatre, Ballybofey at 1pm this Wednesday. The gig is part of a nationwide tour to celebrate the release of their new album “Chop Chop” which is now available in record stores and online worldwide. To […]