Some of Donegal’s very best musicians took to the stage of Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair last night to celebrate RnaG50 – 50 years of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.
The gala concert was headlined by Altan, Clann Mhic Ruairí, Maighréad and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill, Na Mooneys, Moya Brennan and Belfast reggae band Bréag. The full line up included no less than fifty musicians and spoken word artists.
Moya Brennan
The night was held to celebrate the RnaG’s rich history, and to thank the listeners and the many people who had contributed to the station’s success since 1972.
The crowd gathers for RnaG50
Presenters Michelle Nic Grianna and Áine Ní Bhreisleáin
The audience snapped up tickets throughout February via the station’s Donegal-based programmes Barrscéalta, Bladhaire and Cas Ceirnín. Many more tuned into the special celebrations live on Facebook.
Watch back here: https://www.facebook.com/RTERnaG/videos/522393800021864
See more photos from the night here:
Eoghan MacGiolla Bhride and Connie McKelvey at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
RT Raidi na Gaeltachta Donegal regional manager Damien î Dnaill, front far right, with other members of the stationÕs Doir Beaga team, together with other station staff from around the country including Ceannaire (head of station) Gearid Mac Donncha (leftmost, third row from front).
Brid Sweeney, Eoin mcGarvey and Mary Logue at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Michelle Nic Grianna agus Aine NiBhreisleain mna ti for the gala concert, RnaG50, with R na G Northern Regional Manager Damien î Donaill in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Guests Damien McKeever and Aine Ni Churrain at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Pl MacCumhaill, manager of Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair with his wife Paula at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Guests gather for the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Paddy McClafferty, Dolores Mhic Geidigh and Helena McClafferty at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Na Mooneys on stage for the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Edel ni Chuireain and Mary Coughlan at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Louise N Dhibhid and Orlaith N Mheachair at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
All the artists on stage for the grand finale at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Clann Mhic Ruairi on stage for the during the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Maighrag and Trona N Domhnaill performing at the at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
An Crann îg and Ceol na Coille performing at the at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Moya Brennan performing at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Orlaith NI Mheachair, Stephen î Domhnaill and Roisin Ui Domhnaill at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
Sean Nancy Gallagher and Dinny McGinley at the RnaG50 concert in Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night.
