Clann Mhic Ruairí is a Donegal family group, made up of siblings Tony (singer), Aodh (singer/ guitar), Sean (singer), Dónall (singer/percussion) and Tony’s daughter Megan (piano and singer). As a family they were raised on the Gaelic songs and stories of the Rann na Feirste Gaeltacht. Clann Mhic Ruairí have now taken up the torch …
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A special concert featuring some of Ireland’s most exciting emerging Traditional music acts. Landless are Ruth Clinton, Meabh Meir, Sinead Lynch and Lily Power. They sing unaccompanied traditional songs from Irish, Scottish, English and American traditions in close four part harmony. Their repertoire features songs of love, death and lamentation, as well as work songs, …
Letterkenny Trad Week: Nua Aimsire- Landless, Niamh Bury, and JuliE Avalon Read More »
It’s an annual sell-out and for good reason! Come along and hear some of Donegal’s finest young musicians and singers in action, as well as special guests. On the stage will be the Donegal Youth Orchestra, conducted by Vincent Kennedy (Dublin); the Donegal Youth Choir, conducted by Sara Laughlin; and invited artistes including the New …
Celebrating the release of their album NASC Embark on an odyssey of wonder, joyfulness and upbeat music as three incredibly talented and creative folk musicians shape melodies from past and present into something dynamic and irresistible. A trio comprising of musicians at the fore of our tradition, expect a performance from the gentle to the …
Europe’s premier tribute to the supergroup Fleetwood Mac bring you on a magical musical journey from the Peter Green blues era to the multi-platinum selling band that still tour today. Coming to An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny on the 14th January 2023. Mack Fleetwood bewitch their audience with authentic renditions of all your favourite classic Fleetwood …
Direct from London’s Leicester Square Theatre and stopping off in An Grianán Theatre for one night only on 14th December 2022! The acclaimed David Alacey stars as Frank Sinatra alongside Paul Drakeley as Dean Martin and Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr in the original Rat Pack show, now celebrating its 22nd record-breaking year. Together …
We are all shocked and saddened by the unfolding tragedy in Creeslough today. In light of this we have taken the decision to cancel this show. Our hearts are with the Creeslough community and all who are helping them.
Come along to An Grianán Theatre on Culture Night and join Douglas Carnes (Director of Colmcille Gospel Choir) who will lead a group of theatre goers and public guests in a sing-along pub choir evening where the crowd will learn a few songs while enjoying a drink at the theatre bar. Culture Night is an …
Conor O’Brien’s Villagers Acoustic Tour 2022 comes to An Grianán with new arrangements of classic Villagers songs from his 2010 debut Becoming a Jackal to last year’s acclaimed fifth studio album, Fever Dreams.
Bribery, deception and disguise! Ulster Touring Opera return with a brand new production of Rossini’s immortal comedy. Figaro, town barber and jack-of-all-trades, is going to need all his wiles to outwit old Dr Bartolo. Carrickfergus-born mezzo-soprano Sarah Richmond sings Rosina in an international cast featuring Thomas Chenhall as the industrious barber and rising star Jack …
Celebrating over 40 years as a live performer, Eddi Reader has effortlessly developed into one of popular music’s most thrilling and affecting performers. What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience. No two …
The Dublin Gospel Choir returns to An Grianán with a brilliant selection of favourites and gospel greats to give you all the full gospel experience! DGC have long been a household name in Ireland – versatile, vibrant and uplifting with powerful voices and rich harmonies. They have performed with artists as diverse as John Legend, …
UPDATE: Louise Kennedy announced as special guest. We’re delighted to welcome this late addition to our line up for Friday’s event: Louise Kennedy grew up in Holywood, Co Down. Her writing has been published in journals including Banshee, The Tangerine, Stinging Fly, in the Irish Times and Belfast Telegraph, and read on BBC Radio 4 …
I haven’t yet seen a performance by Irish National Opera that failed to impress me visually. The Journal of Music Irish National Opera presentsDonizettiDon Pasquale Don Pasquale, a grumpy old bachelor. Ernesto, his good-looking young heir. And Norina, an attractive young widow. This unorthodox love triangle yields a hilarious and touching masterpiece that takes a …
A major new work from composer Vincent Kennedy presented by the Donegal Music Education Partnership A second opportunity to enjoy this remarkable suite of new music by composer Vincent Kennedy which received its world premiere here at An Grianán in March. ‘Colmcille, Dove of Peace’ was specially commissioned for Colmcille 1500 and has been inspired …
