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'River Roe Rhythm Fest' returns to St Canice's GAC Dungiven later this month

Following the success of last year, the 'River Roe Rhythm Fest' returns to Dungiven later this month. The annual music festival fundraiser, run by St Canice's GAC will take place between July 26 and July 28. With a fantastic line-up, all musical ...

07 Jul 2024 at 20:37

County Derry Post

County Derry Fleadh to take place next month

Loup CCÉ are delighted to announce County Derry Fleadh 2022 will take place from May 27 to 29 in the Loup and Ballyronan. It is sure to be a great weekend of music, song and dance with a session trail being organised over the weekend attracting ...

10 Apr 2022 at 20:58

National News

New Irish music initiative praised by President Higgins

A new initiative to promote Irish artists and bands has been announced this week with the Irish President hailing it as a hugely important and genuinely historic new initiative in Irish radio. Irish Music Month, launched in partnership with ...

15 Sept 2021 at 20:04

Arts & Entertainment

MacD on Music: Louise DaCosta Soundsystem

Arguably one of the biggest DJs in the country, Louise DaCosta is a veteran of the Irish dance music scene (nothing to do with the Irish dancing scene). Starting over a decade ago, Louise learned her craft in the amazing venue RedRooms, ...

09 Feb 2022 at 11:42

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Glór Mhachaire Fíolta and Glór na Speiríní traditional night

Glór Mhachaire Fíolta and Glór na Speiríní recently held a traditional Irish music night featuring The Mulholland Family in The Terrace Hotel, Magherafelt. The event proved to be very successful with people coming from both near and ...

13 Dec 2019 at 12:00

National News

'Mixed emotions' for Aslan as they unveil tour and new frontman to replace late Christy Dignam

Legendary Irish band Aslan has welcomed a new singer as they prepare for their first tour since the death of frontman Christy Dignam. Dubliner Lee Tompkins will replace the late Dignam who passed away last summer following a long ...

02 Feb 2024 at 18:53

Arts & Entertainment

WATCH: TG4 Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in 2024

TG4 FAMOUS Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in the New Year with episodes airing from Timoleague in West Cork to Dunkineely in Donegal, across to Ballisodare, County Sligo and to the village of Hollywood in ...

21 Dec 2023 at 11:55

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Dungiven set to host County Derry Fleadh - competition entries now open

Dungiven is set to host the County Derry Fleadh 2023 which will run from June 5 to 11. The County Derry Fleadh, hosted by the Jimmy O’Hara CCÉ Roe Valley, is set to be a great festival of music, song and dance for all ...

19 Mar 2023 at 20:03

National News

Daniel O'Donnell pays heartfelt tribute to his close friend and manager following passing

Daniel O'Donnell has shared the sad news that his close friend and manager Kieran Cavanagh has passed away. Country music superstar Daniel took to his Facebook Page to announce the death of one of Ireland's top ...

30 Jan 2024 at 19:43

Northern Ireland

Hugo Duncan dedicates MBE honour to late mother who raised him on her own

Singer and radio presenter Hugo Duncan has dedicated his New Year Honour to his late mother, who raised him as a single parent. The popular BBC Radio Ulster star, affectionately known as “Uncle Hugo” and “the ...

30 Dec 2024 at 22:44

Local News

Dungiven tunes up for County Derry Fleadh

With just two days to go until the opening of Fleadh Cheoil Dhoire, the event, which is being held in Dungiven by Jimmy O'Hara Comhaltas Ceoltóiri Éireann Roe Valley, offers a packed schedule of events. The ...

31 May 2023 at 18:04

Local News

Hugo Duncan dedicates MBE honour to late mother who raised him on her own

31 Dec 2024 at 15:00

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