By Dionne Meehan DUNGLOE singer-songwriter Kevin Bonner is set to release his new song ‘see you everywhere’ on December 8. Putting pen to paper, Kevin composed this special piece as a tribute to his late son Stephen who passed away in 2010. Advertisement Hand picking December 8, which is also his son’s anniversary, Kevin said […]
Letterkenny Festival celebrates Pride
LETTERKENNY Festival 2023 will run in conjunction with the town’s first Pride Festival to celebrate in music, pride and a coming together over the weekend of August 18 to 20. The festival promises a spectacular line-up of events and performances that will cater to all ages and interests, with something for residents and visitors alike. […]
Coveted bursary award for Catriona
GAOTH DOBHAIR musician Catriona Ní Ghribín has been awarded the coveted TG4 Gradam Ceoil Bursary Award for Traditional Music. The successful recipients of the bursary were presented with the award at City Hall, Belfast by the Lord Mayor, Tina Black. They received a tour of the building and Catriona even got a chance to try […]
Talented musicians to highlight sean-nós song tradition
TWO talented Donegal musicians are set to highlight the Irish language sean-nós song tradition in an exciting new TV show. Bláth na hÓige is a new series that showcases the multi-faceted talents of Gaoth Dobhair’s Cathal Ó Curráin and Megan Nic Ruairí from Rann na Feirste. The series follows young singers at the early stage of their musical […]
Clannad set to receive ‘Freedom of the County’ award
A PROPOSAL to award Clannad with the ‘Freedom of the County’ has been unanimously supported. The motion submitted by Cllr Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig called for the award to recognise Clannad’s ‘enormous contribution to our culture.’ Speaking at the recent Council meeting, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig said the honour would be significant this year as the […]
Donegal musician launches stunning music video celebrating what it means to be Irish
Donegal musician, Brí Carr will tonight launch her stunning song ‘Is Mé do Chúis’ (I am your reason) to celebrate the end of her year-long residency at Amharclann Gaoth Dobhair. The moving song was recorded in collaboration with a group called Cairde le Chéile, which is made up of Caela Carr, Orla Kearney, Helena McNally, […]
Féile Ealaíne an Earagail continues on TG4 tonight
A NEW performance-driven series bringing the best of music from Donegal is shining a light on the county, surrounding areas and its leading summer event. Féile Ealaíne an Earagail combines highlights of seven concerts recorded in front of lives audiences at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny as part of Earagail Arts Festival in the summer of […]
Music fans in for a treat in the New Year
The New Year gets off to a flying start for music lovers on TG4 with a new performance driven music series bringing the best of music from Donegal and the surrounding areas to our screens. Set to hit our televisions on Sunday, January 8, Féile Ealaíne na hEaragaile on TG4 combines highlights of seven concerts […]
Gaoth Dobhair musician nominated for three awards
CATHAL Ó Curráin, a traditional musician and singer from Gaoth Dobhair, has received three nominations in the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2022. The awards ceremony celebrates the very best in folk music in Ireland from the past year. Cathal was nominated for ‘Best Traditional Folk Track’, ‘Best Folk Singer’ and ‘Emerging Artist’. The nominations come […]
Singer teams up with Arranmore student for music video
LETTERKENNY school teacher and well known musician Bri Carr has teamed up with an Arranmore secondary school student to record a music video. The single ‘White Noise’ was released to mark World Autism Awareness Day. Bri penned the song two years ago and decided to collaborate with 16-year-old Eoghan Bonner, a talented artist who has […]