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A trip to the Croaghs deep into the heart of Donegal

The Croaghs, an area nestled among the mountains of the Bluestacks, is a unique place. When the great ice sheets and glaciers disappeared northwards at the end of the last Ice Age it left a unique imprint on the Donegal landscape, it left us the ...

29 May 2022 at 21:30

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Family with strong Donegal links to feature in new TG4 programme

There is a strong Donegal connection to the new TG4 Ceol ón Chlann series. This is the fourth series of the popular programme which explores six famous Irish musical families who have brought their music to the four corners of the world. The ...

27 Aug 2022 at 11:30

National News

New Irish music initiative praised by President Higgins

A new initiative to promote Irish artists and bands has been announced this week with the Irish President hailing it as a hugely important and genuinely historic new initiative in Irish radio. Irish Music Month, launched in partnership with ...

15 Sept 2021 at 13:48

Pictures & Videos

Cup of Tae makes a hugely welcome return to Ardara after two-year absence

The Cup of Tae Festival made a hugely welcome return to Ardara at the weekend, following a two-year absence due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There was a vibrant, upbeat atmosphere throughout the town as people of all ages came together for ...

03 May 2022 at 19:16

Local News

Ceol na gCruach to celebrate and preserve age-old traditions

How can such a relatively small corner of the county fit so much fantastic stuff? Na Cruacha or Croaghs is an area almost isolated from the rest of the county situated as it is ag bun na gCruach Gorm or the foothills of the Blue Stack ...

04 May 2023 at 10:56

Arts & Entertainment

'I think I'm still in shock' - Irish singer surpasses Beyoncé to number one album spot

A Cork musician is celebrating after hitting the number one spot in the Irish albums chart. According to the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA), singer Lyra's debut album of the same name has reached the top of the chart for the ...

22 Apr 2024 at 11:04

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Altan announces release date of new album inspired by Donegal

Altan has announced their new album which is inspired by their homeland, Donegal is due to be released on March 1. Altan 'Donegal' honours the folklore that inspired their sound. It was recorded in Ceann Caslach at Manus Lunny’s ...

09 Feb 2024 at 12:27

National News

'Mixed emotions' for Aslan as they unveil tour and new frontman to replace late Christy Dignam

Legendary Irish band Aslan has welcomed a new singer as they prepare for their first tour since the death of frontman Christy Dignam. Dubliner Lee Tompkins will replace the late Dignam who passed away last summer following a ...

02 Feb 2024 at 18:53

Arts & Entertainment

Irish band The Script debuts two new members a year after death of guitarist Mark

Irish band The Script has debuted two new members over a year after the death of their guitarist, Mark Sheehan. Sheehan - who co-founded the band with frontman Danny O'Donoghue - died in April 2023 at the age of 46 ...

10 May 2024 at 08:51

Local News

Launch of CDs of traditional Irish songs by the late Josie McKelvey

A celebration of the life of the late Fintown musician, Josie McKelvey incorporating music, song and dance will take place on Saturday week, February 11. It will start at 8.15pm in Fintown Hall following his first ...

02 Feb 2023 at 19:27

Local News

Clannad co-founder Noel Duggan has passed away

One of the founder members of Clannad, Noel Duggan, has died. It has been reported that he was out with friends yesterday (Saturday) when he took ill and passed away. Noel was an integral part of the ...

16 Oct 2022 at 13:31

Arts & Entertainment

Are you Ireland’s next country music star? Auditions for Glór Tíre now open

Auditions are now open for a popular Irish country music series. TG4's Glór Tíre - which celebrates its 20th year on air in 2024 - is inviting Ireland's new and emerging country and Irish singers to ...

03 Jul 2023 at 10:03

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