By Chris Ashmore PLANS have been lodged with Donegal County Council regarding proposals to build a five-storey 32 bedroom student accommodation block near the centre of Letterkenny. The side of the proposed development is off the road beside An Grianán Theatre which leads up to the Regional Cultural Centre. Advertisement The small site is directly […]
Young pianists invited to tango workshop
YOUNG pianists in Donegal have a chance to learn about tango music on Saturday when Argentinian pianist Ernesto Inouye hosts a workshop at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. The workshop, which runs from 3pm to 4.30pm, is also open to musicians in general and to music lovers interested in what Ernesto calls “the vast […]
Letterkenny the place to be for Culture Night
by Evelyn Cullen THERE are no less than 28 events scheduled in Letterkenny for Culture Night on Friday, with everything from art exhibitions, walking tours and trails, live music, song and dance, outdoor theatre and history talks. But with all events packed into the short window between 6pm and 11pm, you’ll have to be well organised if […]
Letterkenny Regional Cultural Centre extends ‘green’ welcome
LETTERKENNY’S Regional Cultural Centre has launched a unique initiative in a bid to welcome newcomers to the county. The ‘Shared Roots’ initiative will see a ‘green’ welcome being given to newcomers to the county, with the kind gesture of a small plant from their new Shared Roots shelf. As moving to a new place can be challenging, the staff […]
Kieran Kelly’s ‘One for the Road’ – a literary pub crawl like no other
By Paddy Walsh PUB quiz question: Where did John Doherty open a bar in Letterkenny in the late 1830’s? And, for a bonus point (pint?), name his great, great, great-grandson who currently runs it? Advertisement Two questions that are fully answered in Kieran Kelly’s book ‘One for the Road’ which is to be launched next […]
LKFoto launch their brand new exhibition at Letterkenny RCC
THERE was a great turn out at the launch of LKFoto’s new exhibition in the Regional Cultural Centre last Wednesday night. Consisting of people with all photographic abilities, the Letterkenny club exhibited one photo from each member of their club. Delighted with the turn-out at last Wednesday’s launch, LKFoto Chairperson, Yvonne O’Brien said it was […]
LKFoto host new exhibition at RCC
LKFoto is inviting anyone with an interest in photography to visit their exhibition in the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. The Letterkenny photographic club includes people of all abilities and is always open to new members. All you need is an interest in photography. Advertisement Every club member had the opportunity to have a photo […]
Exhibition to raise awareness against domestic abuse
Donegal Volunteer Centre has launched the ‘One Million Stars’ Donegal exhibition, featuring installations of over 10,000 stars woven by volunteers, at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Each star in the exhibition represents a message of hope, solidarity, and resilience against violence. Through the collective efforts of volunteers, the exhibition aims to raise awareness and […]
Regional Cultural Centre awarded funding for late night initiative
THE Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny is to receive €60,000 in funding as part of the Late-Night Events Pilot Scheme. The Arts Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has announced funding for 14 arts centres to open their doors into the night as part of the Late-Night Events Pilot Scheme. The total amount awarded across […]
Plans launched to create vibrant Cultural Quarter in Letterkenny
By Emma Ryan A PUBLIC consultation has been launched on the proposed development of Letterkenny Cultural Corridor which aims to create a vibrant Cultural Quarter in the town. The project aims to improve the existing pathway and public spaces between An Grianán Theatre, the Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal County Museum. Advertisement The project focuses on the […]