This opportunity is open to members of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities based in County Donegal. The Regional Cultural Centre, in association with The Pig’s Back Literary Journal, and supported by Donegal Arts Office, are offering a creative mentorship for an emerging writer to develop their work with guidance from an experienced literary […]
The Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny is delighted to announce that we will host the AIB Portrait Prize 2025 and the AIB Young Portrait Prize 2025 from 4 April – 20 June 2026. This major touring exhibition from the National Gallery of Ireland will bring some of the finest examples of contemporary portraiture to Donegal. The
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Deadline: Friday 29th August 2025 at 5pm The Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) in Letterkenny invites electronic musicians, composers, alternative producers, and creative sound designers to apply for residencies in our Sound Studio in 2026. The RCC Sound Studio is not a traditional recording studio – it’s a flexible, exploratory space designed to support experimental and
Open Call: Community Exhibition (Jan–Feb 2026)Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny – Community Foyer Gallery Deadline: Friday 5 September, 5pm The RCC invites submissions for a community-based exhibition to take place in January–February 2026 in our Community Foyer Gallery. We welcome proposals from non-professional artists, community groups, schools, art classes, and local organisations working creatively in any
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The Regional Cultural Centre (RCC) is a vibrant hub for contemporary arts and culture in Letterkenny, delivering an exciting year-round programme of exhibitions, music, film, workshops, and community events for all ages. Stay connected with everything happening at the RCC by joining our mailing list. You’ll receive a monthly newsletter with the latest news, event
This opportunity is open to members of the Black and minority ethnic communities based in County Donegal. The Regional Cultural Centre and Donegal Arts Office are offering a creative mentorship for a composer or musician to develop their work in our fully equipped RCC Sound Studio, in collaboration with music producer Orri McBrearty. What’s involved?You’ll
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As part of a shared commitment to fostering creativity and supporting emerging talent, Donegal County Council’s Film Office, in collaboration with Creative Ireland, is delighted to announce a new funding initiative! This fund is designed to empower an emerging writer, producer, or director by providing vital support to secure their first production credit. This will
Donegal Music Education Partnership present: Mini Maestros is a fun music group for children aged 4 – 6 years. It takes place on Tuesday afternoons at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, our wonderful tutor Mirenda will introduce our Mini Maestros to: Tonal development (singing in tune)Pulse development (keeping time)Group and individual singingMusical gamesEnsemble activitiesInstrument identificationDance
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Donegal County Council’s Culture and Creativity Team are pleased to announce an open call for Donegal-based community groups, organisations, and individuals to submit applications for the Donegal Culture & Creativity Project Awards Scheme 2025. These awards are offered as part of Donegal County Council’s Creative Communities Programme. The Scheme offers 25 project awards of
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The Best Guitar Players You’ve Never Heard Of’ by Dave Bradley. So says Donough Cleary Django Donegal: Gypsy Jazz Festival organiser as the two day event makes a welcome returns to the county this December. I caught up with Donough and asked him to explain what Gypsy Jazz is all about? “It started off life in the 1930s and it’s
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