Cloughaneely Bands Secure Donegal Titles, Prepare for Ulster Fleadh
Cloughaneely’s Senior and Junior Bands have both taken top honours at the Donegal Fleadh, winning the Senior and Junior Miscellaneous categories with confident performances that mark a strong start to…
Idir an Dá Ghaoth: A Powerful Celebration of Rosses Music and Tradition
Sunday, May 11th is set to be a landmark day in Donegal’s musical and cultural life, as Idir an Dá Ghaoth—Ireland’s first-ever Fife Orchestra—takes to the stage in Dungloe as…
Donegal Bands Shine as Maghery Dominate at Dungloe’s Easter Parade
Dungloe’s Easter Sunday Parade once again proved to be a key highlight in the county’s cultural calendar, drawing strong local support and showcasing some of Donegal’s finest marching talent. Eleven…
Dungloe Prepares for Annual Easter Sunday Marching Band Tradition
Dungloe is set to host its annual Easter Sunday Marching Band Parade on April 20, 2025, continuing a tradition that has become a significant event in Donegal’s cultural calendar. While…
A Fond Farewell: Meenderry Band to Close a Musical Chapter This Sunday in Falcarragh
This Sunday evening in Falcarragh, a treasured piece of Donegal’s musical and community history will come to a close, as the Meenderry Band makes its final public appearance after more…
Donegal Bands to March in 2025 NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Continuing Proud Tradition
The 2025 New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to feature two distinguished bands from County Donegal, Ireland: Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola (Cloughaneely Senior Band) and…
Fleadh Cheoil Set for Historic Belfast Debut in 2026
Belfast is poised to make history as it prepares to host the world’s largest traditional Irish music festival, the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, for the first time—though no official announcement…
Ulster Fleadh 2025 Returns to Warrenpoint after 16 Years
The vibrant coastal town of Warrenpoint is set to come alive in July 2025 as it hosts the prestigious Ulster Fleadh, a week-long celebration of traditional Irish music, song, dance,…
Belfast Prepares New Bid for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 Despite Past Setbacks
Belfast is once again aiming to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2026, with city officials intensifying their efforts following a series of unsuccessful bids. The renowned traditional Irish music…
Cloich Cheann Fhaola Senior Band Invited to NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025
The highly rated Cloughaneely Senior Band, Buíon Cheoil Sinsear Chloich Cheann Fhaola, has been granted the honour of marching in the renowned St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City…