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Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues Festival to return after four-year gap

The Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues Festival is set to make its return this September. The popular event had run for 12 years before the pandemic impacted the live music and event sector. The last festival was held in 2019 but it will take place again ...

25 Feb 2023 at 13:17

Letterkenny/Milford

Gallery: Blues and Roots Festival lights up Letterkenny

Some of the best and most unique acts from around the country and beyond are performing at the Letterkenny Blues and Roots Festival this weekend. The festival has returned for its third year, having run in 2019 and 2022, with an exciting lineup ...

02 Jul 2023 at 09:47

National News

National: Picnickers play 'Shift Marry Avoid' with Electric Picnic 2023 lineup

DAY TWO of Electric Picnic has gotten off to a sunny start after a cloudy first day that did nothing to dampen the party. Watch as picnickers play a game of "Shift, Marry, Avoid" with the weekend's lineup. Stay tuned for more coverage of all ...

02 Sept 2023 at 14:12

Letterkenny/Milford

In pictures: Pride parade brings brightness to the streets of Letterkenny

This year’s Letterkenny Festival is run in conjunction with Letterkenny’s first Pride Festival, showcased the town's commitment to celebrating diversity, inclusion, and self-expression on Saturday afternoon. Please click on the arrows to go ...

20 Aug 2023 at 09:44

Letterkenny/Milford

DJ Dano rounds off the Letterkenny Sound Film Festival

The Sound Soundtrack Film Festival was rounded off in fantastic style by an audio-visual masterclass performance by Daniel McGarrigle on Sunday night. Known more casually as ‘DJ Dano’, the Letterkenny native created and conducted a unique ...

04 May 2023 at 10:53

West Donegal

Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues Festival puts the shout-out for interested performers

How would you like to perform at the Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues Festival? Event organisers are starting to get the wheels turning on this year's event, which takes place from September 12 to 16, and are putting a shout-out to bands and ...

05 Mar 2024 at 13:57

Local News

St Brigid's Cross making at Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter

Honouring the feast day of St Brigid’s is a unique and special event that resonates with everyone Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter are inviting the public along to celebrate St Brigid’s Day by creating Brigid’s crosses and celebrating ...

25 Jan 2023 at 14:32

National News

National: Pictures of all the style and crowds at two days of Leopardstown racing

The Leopardstown Christmas Festival is a hugely popular social event each year. The 2023 event was no different, despite a mixed weather forecast with punters out in force to enjoy the festival and blow off the Christmas cobwebs. ...

27 Dec 2023 at 16:57

Letterkenny/Milford

In pictures: The Soap Box Derby provides spills and thrills in Letterkenny

The Soap Box Derby is a part of the Letterkenny Festival enjoyed by many each year and it was no different on Sunday afternoon as the hopefuls took to the Port Road. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery .

20 Aug 2023 at 22:08

Letterkenny/Milford

Rathmullan Film Festival returns with a legendary line-up

Back for its seventh year, Rathmullan Film Festival will take place from Thursday, February 15 until Sunday 18 and has a legendary weekend in store to keep the whole family entertained over the mid-term break. Rathmullan Film ...

11 Feb 2024 at 10:31

Local News

Sad passing of 'talented photographer, artist and blues musician' Dermot Donohue

Dermot Donohue, whose work will forever grace many a sitting room in the north-west, sadly passed away on Saturday in Letterkenny. Specialising in family portraits and wedding pictures, photographer Dermot was passionate ...

29 Jan 2023 at 08:51

Letterkenny/Milford

Letterkenny Blues and Roots Festival promises an unforgettable music experience

The highly anticipated Letterkenny Blues and Roots Festival is back for its fourth year, set to take place from July 4-7. This year's festival will feature an impressive lineup of 60+ gigs over the weekend, with ...

18 May 2024 at 09:48

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