Caitlín Nic Gabhann is bringing the Irish concertina to fans across the globe. Renowned Gaoth Dobhair-based Meath musician and dancer Caitlín Nic Gabhann has recently added an advanced course to her already hugely popular website, www.irishconcertinalessons.com When she is not spending quality time with husband Ciarán Ó Maonaigh (Fidil, Na…...
Tegulu musical recorded and filmed in Donegal
Donegal is the perfect backdrop for a love story. A DONEGAL hobby film-maker has produced a new short musical filmed in picturesque locations around the county. నీ జతలో (In Your Presence) is a new seven-minute musical by Letterkenny-based Raja Sekhar Rapaka, KoolImpressions Photography. A love story with a message, Nee…...
Finbarr Doherty – In Conversation with RCC SOUNDS
Finbarr Doherty has said ‘goodbye’ to 21 songs. Inishowen singer/songwriter Finbarr Doherty has just released his third album featuring 21 songs written over a span of 25 years. The album’s title, Chapel Street to Somerville, is a reflection of that time, marking the Carndonagh street Finbarr lived on when he…...
George Hutton – In Conversation with RCC SOUNDS
George Hutton is becoming his own artist. Having had a successful career singing with various ensembles over the past decade, George Hutton is now stepping into the limelight as an artist in his own right. The affable Derry City native has not let this year’s worldwide coronavirus pandemic hold him…...
Sheerbuzz go from RCC Culture Night to BBC Radio
Sheerbuzz have hit the international airwaves. The Donegal group was featured on BBC Radio last week following a chance spot by a radio producer visiting the county. Well-known DJ, Steve Lamacq featured Sheerbuzz on his BBC Radio 6 programme after the group was recommended to him by a friend and…...
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…...
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,…...
Donegal County Council Artists’ Bursary Scheme 2020
Donegal County Council Artists’ Bursary Scheme 2020 The Donegal County Council Artists‘ Bursary Scheme welcomes applications from individual professional artists of all disciplines for assistance towards arts projects which are on-going or proposed. The scheme is designed to support individual artists at any stage of their career to sustain and further their…...