Ground-breaking Minecraft Exhibition this May Our doors may be closed, but we continue to serve the community MODERN gaming technology has allowed us to team up with our next Virtual Artist-in-Residence, Joe Fahy, to present a gallery experience like no one has seen before, thanks to the hugely popular game…...
RCC ONLINE: Our Spring 2020 Programme is underway
Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny presents its first ever online programme Supported by Donegal County Council & Arts Council Ireland THE doors of the Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny may be closed, but behind the scenes staff has been working on numerous initiatives to lift people’s spirits, have fun, inspire and all…...
Award winning sculptor Redmond Herrity becomes RCC Virtual Artist-in-Residence
The RCC is delighted to welcome artist Redmond Herrity as one of our Virtual Artist-in-Residence. As part of his month long residency Redmond will document the process of creating 3 small pieces that will be auctioned each Friday with all proceeds donated to Chef Aid Letterkenny. ChefAid Letterkenny are…...
Council sets up FREE helpline for at risk citizens
Council takes lead in bringing together local organisations to assist at risk citizens during COVID-19 crisis. Set to come into effect from Monday 30th March, Donegal County Council is providing a dedicated FREE helpline [1800-928-982] and e-mail covidsupport@donegalcoco.ie available from 9am to 5pm AT THE instigation of Minister for Housing,…...
Huge Success: over 5.8k people tune in to RCC’s first virtual live show ????
THE Regional Cultural Centre & Donegal County Council commissioned its first ever virtual artist-in-residence scheme in a bid to support Irish artists during the Coronavirus crisis. On Thursday, 26th March, the RCC presented its first monthly artist, the imitable Little John Nee, live to your home from our via our…...
Little John Nee – Virtual Artist-in-Residence – April 2020
RCC commissions first ever Virtual Artist-in-Residence New series aimed to support Irish artists from multiple during disciplines during Coronavirus crisis THE Regional Cultural Centre has commissioned its first ever virtual artist-in-residence in a bid to support Irish artists during the Coronavirus crisis. On Thursday, 26th March, the RCC…...
‘Home is where the Art is’ Challenge launched
Seán McGranaghan (11) from Stranorlar got busy drawing for the ‘Home is where the Art is’ Challenge at the weekend. Photos: Margaret Martin HUNDREDS of children around Donegal and the world are participating in an online arts challenge launched to encourage children to be creative while confined to their homes.…...
COVID-19 Announcement
The Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny will regretfully close its doors to the public from 6pm this evening (Thursday), 12th March following government guidelines to prevent the further spreading of COVID-19. An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD announced this morning, in relation to cultural institutions, that indoor gatherings of more than 100…...
Maureen Kennelly appointed as new Director of the Arts Council
Maureen Kennelly has been appointed as the new Director of the Arts Council. Her appointment follows a competitive recruitment process to fill the position previously held by Orlaith McBride. Originally from Ballylongford in Co. Kerry, Maureen Kennelly is currently Director of Poetry Ireland. Over a two-decade career in the arts…...
