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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 Jodhpur,...

05 Oct 2022 at 19:33

Ye Vagabonds feature in sell out Marble City Session at Set Theatre

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Ye Vagabonds feature in Marble City Sessions at Set Theatre

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn have been a staple of the live music scene in Ireland for a decade, forging a distinctive blend of Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing and the 1960s folk revival, all wrapped in rich sibling harmonies....

05 Aug 2022 at 22:33

World

The Seekers star Judith Durham dies aged 79

Australian folk music star Judith Durham, who achieved global fame as the lead singer of The Seekers, has died aged 79. Durham died in Alfred Hospital in Melbourne on Friday night after suffering complications from a long-standing lung disease, ...

06 Aug 2022 at 13:31

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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 ...

28 Jul 2022 at 19:33

South Donegal

Busy weekend in Ballyshannon as folk festival draws to a close

The Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival has been continuing over the weekend. The festival, which has been running for 45 years, will come to a close on Sunday evening after getting underway on Thursday. The Erneside town ...

31 Jul 2022 at 18:33

Arts & Entertainment

Photo Gallery of the opening night of the 45th Ballyshannon Folk and Trasditional Music Festival

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29 Jul 2022 at 15:33

Juno Dawson reveals hope of creating ‘trans equivalent of It’s A Sin’

Writer and transgender activist Juno Dawson has said she hopes to work on projects that will improve transgender representation, like It’s A Sin has done for the gay community. Dawson, 40, found recognition as a writer of young ...

14 Apr 2022 at 13:25

Arts & Entertainment

Stroke and brain injury survivors in new music and dance performance

Stroke and brain injury survivors have taken part in a performance of new music and dance in Letterkenny. Using music, movement and poetry as tools for self-expression stroke and brain injury, survivors from Donegal and Derry ...

07 Mar 2022 at 20:33

Local News

Leprechauns point the way for Ardara’s new Wee Folk Trail

Leprechauns and other figurines from local history and folklore are to assemble in Ardara shortly to help establish a Wee Folks Trail. The concept has its origins in this area's rich traditions, coupled with some innovative ...

03 Mar 2022 at 10:33

Whats On

Donegal writer's debut poetry collection is deeply rooted in people and place

Best known for his work in journalism, Donegal writer Gerry McLaughlin is looking forward to launching his first poetry collection. Gerry has never been one to shy back from taking the hard line in news and sport reporting....

22 Apr 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Big February programme announced for Ballybofey's Balor Arts Centre

Following the welcome recent lifting of restrictions, the Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey is looking forward to opening its doors again with a packed February programme of entertainment. Says Balor manager Conor Malone: ...

28 Jan 2022 at 20:33

Local News

Visitors from Ballyshannon's French twin enjoy time in Donegal

Members of Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival and Ballyshannon Town Twinning groups were delighted to welcome 29 visitors, 26 students, and three teachers, from the surrounding areas near Grenay in France ...

13 May 2022 at 22:33

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