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Harrison Ford’s original Han Solo blaster expected to fetch €485,000 at auction

Han Solo’s original blaster, used by Harrison Ford in Star Wars: A New Hope, is expected to fetch up to 500,000 dollars (€485,000) when it goes under the hammer later this month. The prop firearm, which was previously missing and presumed lost, was ...

12 Aug 2022 at 10:42

Arts & Entertainment

World-famous singer set to perform in Ireland next year

American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform in Dublin’s RDS Arena on May 5 and 7, 2023. The world-renowned rock artist said: “After six years, I’m looking forward to seeing our great and loyal fans next year. ...

24 May 2022 at 10:25

What's On

Thirty acts on fifteen stages over 4 days at the Rory Gallagher festival

One of the biggest International music festivals in Ireland is to take place this Bank Holiday weekend as thousands of blues rock music fans descend on Ballyshannon. Visitors from across the globe will unite to celebrate the late Rory ...

01 Jun 2022 at 11:56

Arts & Entertainment

On-stage slap at this year's Oscars leaves Hollywood shocked

Will Smith’s son Jaden and Tennis star Serena Williams are among the stars who expressed both shock and support after the Hollywood actor hit Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. Smith appeared to take offence at a gag comedian Rock ...

28 Mar 2022 at 11:12

Arts & Entertainment

Will Smith resigns from the Academy as ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour rumbles on

Will Smith said he had “betrayed the trust of the Academy” as he resigned from the organisation, following his “shocking, painful, and inexcusable” actions at the Oscars. The actor, 53, said he was “heartbroken” and would accept ...

02 Apr 2022 at 13:07

Local News

Fr Hegarty's Rock special anniversary

There have been calls for Donegal County Council to install a ramp at Buncrana's iconic Fr Hegarty's rock in Inishowen. Speaking at January's meeting of Inishowen Municipal District councillors, Cathaoirleach Nicholas Crossan ...

22 Jan 2022 at 19:30

Arts & Entertainment

Rapper fatally shot while in restaurant

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock has been fatally shot during a robbery in South Los Angeles, according to police and his representatives. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was eating inside a Roscoe’s Chicken and ...

13 Sept 2022 at 16:34

South Donegal

Funeral has taken place of popular Ballyshannon podiatrist Tommy McGowan

The funeral took place this morning of Thomas (Tommy) McGowan of Portnason, Ballyshannon at St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon. He passed to his eternal reward in Sligo University Hospital on Sunday, surrounded ...

11 Jan 2023 at 12:54

Home

Highlight safe Killygordon picnic area says councillor

An appeal for Donegal County Council to better highlight a picnic area outside Killygordon was made at the last meeting of the Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District. Cllr Patrick McGowan said the Burn Rock picnic area ...

22 Nov 2022 at 13:00

Local News

Sad passing of popular and sometimes wild man of rock 'n' roll

The flamboyant self-proclaimed wild man of rock 'n' roll has gone to the great gig in the sky. Rock Stewart aka Willie Loughrey passed away on Sunday. He was once one of the biggest attractions at dance halls all ...

16 May 2022 at 10:30

Arts & Entertainment

Dolly Parton among artists inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, part of a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honour....

04 May 2022 at 16:30

Local News

Legendary Horslips guitarist Johnny Fean has died

Shock and sadness barely describe the news today that one of Ireland's top guitarists has passed away. Horslips guitarist, Johnny Fean was a guitar virtuoso and innovator. He played all the major venues around ...

28 Apr 2023 at 16:21

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