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€300 prize and a chance to feature in major Donegal festival up for grabs in song-writing competition

Do you fancy yourself as a songwriter? Or is it something you always wanted to try but haven't yet got around to? Now is your chance to show your song-writing skills and be in with a chance of winning €300. The winning song will be featured in the ...

05 Apr 2021 at 18:34

National News

REVEALED: Folk awards shortlist announced

The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards will take place on Tuesday, November 16 in Vicar Street, Dublin, and is aimed at celebrating the best in folk music in Ireland. RTÉ has announced the shortlist today: Best Original Folk Track: Almost – Susan O’Neill ...

02 Nov 2021 at 13:03

Local News

Donegal musicians to perform at virtual Philadelphia Folk Festival

This August, Philadelphia Folk Festival has, for the first time ever, dedicated a full day of its programme to performances by Irish musicians. Scheduled to run for 12 hours on Saturday 15 August, a stage of the 59th Philadelphia Folk ...

02 Aug 2020 at 19:15

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: “It’s been a ...

28 Jan 2022 at 20:02

What's On

The very best of Folk & Trad at Ballyshannon Festival this weekend

The 39th annual Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival is the place to be this August Bank Holiday Weekend. One of Ireland's longest running festivals, this promises to be a great weekend for all the family. Since its ...

28 Jul 2016 at 15:06

What's On

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 ...

28 Jul 2022 at 18:40

Video

Donegal star Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh among those who paid tribute to Ballyshannon Folk Festival

As Ballyshannon this year prepared to host the 40th anniversary of Ireland's longest running folk and traditional music festival, the Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival, messages of goodwill flooded into the ...

02 Nov 2017 at 16:08

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 ...

31 Jul 2022 at 17:48

Northern Ireland

Funding boost for museum announced by minister during US visit

The Ulster American Folk Park in Co Tyrone is to receive a £750,000 funding boost as part of a drive to increase cultural and heritage links with the US. The announcement was made by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons ...

11 Mar 2025 at 17:13

Glenties MD

Fleadh Cheoil Dhún Na nGall looking for children to perform at spectacular event

Fleadh Cheoil Dhún Na nGall are offering children the chance to perform Altan and Draíocht na hÓige Folk Orchestra and Friends. They’re looking for musicians aged 12-18 from all across Donegal to join us for this ...

13 Jan 2025 at 20:04

Arts & Entertainment

National: Winners of the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards announced

The winners of the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards were announced in Vicar Street Tuesday night (February 27) and live on RTÉ Radio 1 in a celebration of the very best in folk music in Ireland from the past year. Hosted ...

28 Feb 2024 at 10:37

Pictures & Videos

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

07 Aug 2023 at 16:00

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