Ireland News » Donegal News Ireland » Donegal » Music: Donegal musical talent well represented at Celtic festival
DONEGAL’s finest musical talents are bringing the sounds of the county to a festival in France that celebrates all things Celtic.
News Ireland » Donegal » Music: Moya Brennan dead: Grammy Award-winning singer dies in Donegal at 73
Moya Brennan, founding member and lead vocalist of Celtic folk group Clannad, has died at the age of 73. A statement released on Tuesday, April 14, morning confirmed the 73-year-old artist died ...
News Ireland » Donegal » Music: Legendary Donegal trad band Altan to mark 40th anniversary with special concerts in Derry and Belfast
Formed in 1985, Altan began with the unique musical bond between Belfast-born flutist Frankie Kennedy and Donegal fiddler and singer Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh. Their shared passion for the traditional ...
News Ireland » Donegal » Music: Oakfest crowds celebrate end of summer
HUNDREDS of revellers enjoyed amazing fine weather over the weekend as the Oakfest music festival bookended the fading feel of summer. Headline act The Boomtown Rats and front man Bob Geldof, pictured ...
News Ireland » Donegal » Music: Rising star Morgana says it is ‘gorgeous’ to see Irish music finally get proper recognition
Morgan MacIntyre was just nine years old when she wrote her first song. Now the singer known professionally as Morgana is gearing up to release her debut solo album, The Whole Thing Was Very Very ...