Entertainment

Rathmullan-based singer-songwriter Carol Wilson has just released an uplifting new Christmas single.

The song is called ‘Stars’ and has an atmospheric and magical feel to it. It is about someone …
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This week will see the release of a brand-new authored documentary by Donegal musician and national treasure Mairéad Ní Mhaoinigh on RnaG.

The programme, commissioned to mark 50 years of …
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‘Derry Girls’ creator Lisa McGee is to receive the Freedom of the City of Derry.

She will be the first woman to receive the honour at a ceremony this Monday.

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A Buncrana couple has booked the best seats in the house for the Late Late Toy Show – the studio audience!

Jade and Gavin Doherty are getting their Christmas jumpers …
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A talented teenager from Donegal says she is over the moon to be starring in RTE’s Toy Show The Musical.

Sadbh Breathnach from Manorcunningham was selected from hundreds of hopefuls …
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The Shandon Hotel in Marble Hill is to bring the magic of Christmas movies to the big screen – and every cent will go to the Creeslough appeal.

The caring …
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Two women from Donegal will be featured in an exciting new TG4 series following the work of Ireland’s female farmers.

Hannah Doherty, originally from Glencolmcille, and Bríd Ní hIcí from …
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Update: On further discussion, Dublin Gospel Choir and An Grianán Theatre have made the decision to postpone their fundraising event for Creeslough until Saturday 25th February 2023. 

The hugely popular …
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A successful hairdresser from Donegal has survived his first round of a hair-raising competition on E4.

Raymond Bryson from Castlefin has proven he’s a cut above the rest by joining …
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Majella O’ Donnell will be taking a nostalgic look back at her past, and the places that defined her, in an upcoming RTE show this Sunday.

The singer, broadcaster and …
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Letterkenny artist Lou Rowland is today celebrating the exciting launch of her musical venture – mokusla.

The project has been a dream come true for the creative 28-year-old who is …
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Grease actress Olivia Newton-John has passed away at the age of 73.

She died peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends.

Newton-John’s music …
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If you’re looking for a good laugh today, don’t miss Ballybofey teen Niamhy’s latest viral TikTok.

Niamh asked her dad John to help narrate a makeup tutorial, with very surprising …
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Donegal County Council is set to release 1,000 free tickets for the sold-out Nathan Carter concert at the Donegal Festival of Golf this August.

The country star is taking to …
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Hugely-popular Irish-language film An Cailín Ciúin has been named as Ireland’s entry for the 2023 Academy Awards.

The feature film, which has many Donegal links, has been chosen by the …
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Carndonagh director Caitríona McLaughlin is returning home this August to stage a major new co-production of Brian Friel’s Translations. Friel’s modern classic excavates small town, rural Ireland to interrogate language, the …
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Talented Dunfanaghy singer Chelsea Evans is celebrating yet another career milestone after topping the iTunes Country Charts.

Chelsea, aged 18, is blazing a trail with her first single ‘Past the …
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Eclipse Cinemas Lifford Strabane are bringing the classic cinema experience into the modern era with the unveiling of the new Regal Room screen.

Moviegoers are invited to step …
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Donegal Film Office at Donegal County Council is delighted to announce that actress, writer and director, Dorothy Duffy is the recipient of the second Donegal Film Bursary funded by Creative …
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RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta Donegal broadcaster Michelle Nic Grianna was presented with the award for Radio Presenter of the Year at the Celtic Media Festival in Quimper in Brittany last …
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An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) has surpassed €600,000 at the UK and Irish box office, continuing to break records for Irish-language film.

The emotive and heartwarming film ranks #14 in …
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Derry Girls actress Jamie-Lee O’Donnell will front a new documentary about her life in her home city of Derry.

Jamie-Lee, who plays the hilarious Michelle in the hit comedy Derry …
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An Irish feature film shot in Donegal is having its world premiere this week at the Cannes Film Festival.

God’s Creatures, starring Normal People star Paul Mescal and English actress …
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Critically acclaimed Irish film, An Cailín Ciúin / The Quiet Girl is out in cinemas across Ireland this Thursday, May 12 including Century Letterkenny. 

There are a number of connections between …
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A local family has organised an unmissable traditional music concert next week to give thanks to a charity close to their hearts.

The Strain family from Burnfoot are counting their …
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Broadcaster and journalist Caoimhe Ní Chathail returns for a new series of Croí na Ceiste le Caoimhe to investigate the growing issues affecting young people today.

Each week, Caoimhe tackles a …
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Letterkenny singer Maria Mc Cormack is back getting our toes tapping again with some great new music.

Her new single, ‘Girl with Good Intentions’, is out this week and it’s …
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How would you like to appear in Liam Neeson’s latest Hollywood thriller? 

Now is your chance, as an open casting call for extras takes in Killybegs this Saturday.

If successful, …
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The much anticipated third and final series of hit comedy Derry girls will air in less than a fortnight, Channel 4 has announced.

Clare, Erin, Orla, Michelle and the wee …
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Donegal presenter Ciara Doherty makes a welcome return to ‘The Tonight Show’ tonight at 10pm on Virgin Media One.

The Letterkenny woman has been on an extended maternity leave after …
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A seventeen-year-old Carndonagh teenager is brimming with ambition as she launches into the music scene in Donegal.

Amy O’Connor is a talented performer with a beautiful voice and a clear …
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A young Donegal woman who found herself banned from Tinder can finally look back and laugh at the experience.

Jess Harkin from Raphoe, also known as Kazoo the clown, was …
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Donegal presenter Ciara Doherty is set to return to Virgin Media’s The Tonight Show in March.

The Letterkenny woman has been on an extended maternity leave after the arrival of …
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The Wild Atlantic Women were in fine tune last night for the return of the Nollag na mBan Women’s Christmas concert.

The virtual showcase, spanning over 80minutes, saw some of …
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Irish actress Amy Huberman and rugby legend Brian O’Driscoll are enjoying a Christmas family holiday in Donegal this week.

The couple chose “destination Donegal” after the Christmas festivities and are taking …
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Gortahork native Máire Bhreathnach is back on our TV screens tonight after winning ‘Pearsa Teilifíse na Bliana’ 2021.

The Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais (Irish Language Media Awards) were announced at the …
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A creative Letterkenny girl scooped a top award at the very special LauraLynn Oscars this weekend.

Kalize McGuigan, aged nine, won the LauraLynn Oscar for Best Adventure Movie for her …
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We’ll be saying a sad farewell to Derry Girls after the third series, creator Lisa McGee has confirmed.

The hit Channel 4 comedy is due to resume filming again after production …
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Gaoth Dobhair actress Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh is set to host a new children’s television series, launching on TG4 at the end of September.

Brídín will present ‘An Bhfuil a Fhios …
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Renowned Donegal musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is kicking off a brand new series of TG4’s landmark music series ‘Sé mo Laoch’ on Sunday September 12th

The Gaoth Dobhair woman stars …
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Letterkenny singer Sinead Black has made her presenting debut in a new role on Fresh Country TV.

Sinead is hosting a new hour-long country music video show, which airs worldwide …
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Miss Donegal Kirsty O’Donnell has proudly donated over €1,400 to Donegal Hospice.

The Letterkenny student ran a popular draw in collaboration with G&G Salon, where one lucky person won Phi Brows, …
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Taylor Swift has sent fans into a frenzy following a trip to Donegal.

The superstar visited Portsalon beach for a laid-back photoshoot. Her pictures, shared on Saturday, sparked major excitement …
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Donegal music producer and traditional music expert Liz Doherty is launching new ‘digital badges’ to recognise qualifications gained by traditional music teachers. 

It’s the latest offering from the Buncrana musician, who …
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A new song has been released today to lift the spirits of all brides after a most uncertain year.

‘This Bride’ is the new wedding song written by Bri Carr …
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A Letterkenny teacher turned her lockdown downtime into something magical by writing a new children’s book series.

Mum of three Louise Flanagan never planned to write children’s books, but thanks …
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If you’re craving true entertainment again, Earagail Arts Festival is thankfully back with a programme to delight all arts and culture fans.

Starting on 4th July, the festival is taking …
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Donegal actress Amybeth McNulty had landed another major role in a top Netflix series.

The 19-year-old star will join the fourth series of the hugely popular supernatural drama Stranger Things.

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‘Normal People’ star Paul Mescal has kindly lent a hand to fundraising efforts to repair a damaged footbridge in south west Donegal.

The actor has just finished filming in the …
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Irish actor Paul Mescal is currently working on a psychological drama in Co Donegal, it has been revealed.

The Normal People star is co-starring in A24’s God’s Creatures, which is …
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