Máire Rua Tribute Night-Ionad Óige Ghaoth Dobhair

To celebrate the life of Máire Rua, the Gaoth Dobhair community are organising an online tribute night in memory of her, on Saturday 26th June 2021, at 8:00 p.m.

The aim of this celebratory event is to raise much needed funds for a charity very close to Máire Rua's heart, namely, Ionad Óige Ghaoth Dobhair ( The Gweedore Youth Centre).

The focus of this project is the enhancement of vital youth services in our community, with the main aim of establishing a dedicated purpose built, state-of-the-art youth centre in the heart of our community.

This was Máire Rua's dream.

This online Country Music tribute event will see an impressive star line-up of musicians performing on the night. All of these musicians are giving of their time and talents free of charge and will be sharing memories of Máire Rua and how she supported them in their musical endeavors. Of course, they will also be adding their voice for the need for the establishment of a youth facility and financial support. Musicians performing on the night will include, her 'Darling' Daniel O'Donnell, Garry Gamble, Michael English, Dominic Kirwan, Margo O'Donnell, Lisa Mc Hugh, Seamus Mc Gee, Sarah Louise Mc Fadden, Hugo Duncan, John Mc Nicholl,  Shawn Cuddy, Mick Flavin, Conor O'Donnell, Barry Kirwan, Robert Mizzell,  Mike Denver, Derek Ryan, David James, Brian Kerrigan, Philomena Begley and Elaine Boyle.

It is our dearest hope that you will be able to join us on the night and to support us in our efforts and endeavors. This is an online event to celebrate the life and legacy of this amazing Gaoth Dobhair woman, one of Donegal's most famous women, who in her life instilled a great sense of, pride of place and praise of youth in everyone she met.