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Megan Nic Ruairí – In Conversation with RCC SOUNDS

Megan Nic Ruairí has made the big leap of pursuing a full-time career in music. A singer songwriter from North-West Donegal, telling stories of romanticised love and self-exploration, Megan realised during lockdown that now is the time to give everything to what she loves The young singer embodies a massive sense of pride for her …

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Heritage Council funding for Donegal projects

Conservation works to the House on the Brae in Ramelton will receive part-funding under the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grants scheme. THE Heritage Council has awarded €45,000 in funding to community groups around County Donegal in aid of six heritage initiatives. The funding, announced under the government’s jobs stimulus package, is intended to provide much-needed …

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Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh – In Conversation with RCC SOUNDS

Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh’s spirits have been lifted by the meitheal, that sense of community, she has witnessed in recent months.   The renowned Gaoth Dobhair artist and her world famous group Altan were three weeks into a US tour when news started filtering through to them regarding the danger of coronavirus and a possible lockdown. …

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Cruinniú na nÓg turns kitchens and living rooms into hive of activity

Cruinniú na nÓg turned kitchens and living rooms into a hive of activity for the national day of youthful creativity last weekend. Cruinniú na nÓg, the flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth plan, took place last Saturday (13 June) in living rooms and kitchens throughout Donegal and across Ireland. Children and young …

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