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The Rock 'n' Roll kids are in town - Eurovision 25th anniversary celebration

The esteemed Charlie McGettigan was one of a number of talented musicians who gathered at Cathleen’s Fall power station to launch the Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival. And, as happens, when such enthusiastic musicians come together, ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:33

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Derry musician Marty Coyle to play famous Jodhpur Riff festival in India

Derry folk musician Marty Coyle will play one of the largest folk festivals in the world this weekend when he takes to the stage at the Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthani International Folk Festival) in India. Set in the spectacular Mehrangarh Fort in ...

05 Oct 2022 at 19:33

Features

Gifted writer Olive Travers earthy tales reflect an amazing tapestry of life & living

A good throw of a pebble, well maybe a stone, will cast you from Olive Travers family home to Creevy Pier and perchance a fresh mackerel if lucky, between Ballyshannon and Rossnowlagh. The chicks may have flown the coop, some further than ...

04 Nov 2023 at 19:33

Pictures & Videos

Throwback Tuesday: Out and About @ Roe Valley Folk Festival in Limavady (2013)

Relaxing on a night out at the Roe Valley Folk Festival Entertaining the crowds at the Roe Valley Folk Festival in the Corner Bar Jim Millar entertaining the public at the Corner Bar Enjoying the Folk Festival in Limavady Shauna Wilson ...

26 Sept 2023 at 10:33

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Out and about at Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival

07 Aug 2023 at 16:33

Music

Folk festival which has featured Nick Cave and Joan Baez cancelled in 60th year

Cambridge Folk Festival, which has featured performances from the likes of Nick Cave, Joan Baez and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant, has been cancelled in its 60th anniversary year. The festival, which takes place at Cherry Hinton Hall, ...

17 Jan 2025 at 16:42

Pictures & Videos

Throwback Tuesday: Out and About @ Roe Valley Folk Festival (2014)

Artists of all ages at the Roe Valley Folk Festival Enjoying the Roe Valley Folk Festival atmosphere The Roe Valley Folk Festival in full swing Entertaining the crowd at the Roe Valley Folk Festival Local girls enjoying the Roe ...

07 May 2024 at 10:33

South Donegal

Barry Britton’s latest iconic Ballyshannon Folk Festival poster revealed

One of the most gifted and talented artists in the north west, Barry Britton from Rossnowlagh is at his magnificent best again after releasing his latest and it must be said, captivating Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music ...

06 Jun 2024 at 15:33

World

Canadian folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies aged 84

Gordon Lightfoot, Canada’s legendary folk singer-songwriter has died at the age of 84. The musician’s hits, which included Early Morning Rain and The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, told a tale of Canadian identity that was ...

02 May 2023 at 05:12

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Schwarzenegger stars at Munich’s Oktoberfest

Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken up the baton at Munich’s Oktoberfest – by conducting a live music band. The former Republican governor of California and action movie star spontaneously led a singing crowd in ...

27 Sept 2025 at 13:55

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