We are delighted to host 'Vital Voices: An Evening of Intercultural Expression Through Word, Story & Song' at Buncrana Cinema on Tuesday, 21st October 2025.
Vital Voices is a partnership between Donegal County Council Arts Office, @ChangeMakers Donegal at the Inishowen Development Partnership, and Creative Ireland/Éire Ildánach.
An inspiring gathering of poets, musicians, playwrights, and storytellers from across Ireland and beyond — artists who are shaping culture and conversation through their work.
Featuring performances and contributions from Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Aziz and Dr Asad Abushark, Denise Blake, Keith Corcoran, and Anne Omodara.
Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin – A Dubliner brought up speaking Irish, he’s a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose melodies are deeply rooted in the sean-nós tradition.
Aziz Abushark is a Palestinian/Irish musician whose work blends traditional Palestinian influences with contemporary sounds, creating music that resonates with both heritage and modern styles.
Dr Asad Abushark is a Palestinian academic, writer, poet and human rights advocate. A professor of Translation and Linguistics at Gaza University and spokesperson for the University Teachers’ Association in Palestine.
Denise Blake is a poet, writer, and creative writing facilitator, with two poetry collections published by Summer Palace Press (Take a Deep Breath and How to Spin Without Getting Dizzy).
Anne Omodara – An emerging poet from Nigeria based in Donegal. Anne has performed her work across Donegal including the Donegal Mela 2024 and the Intercultural Cabaret at the Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny.
EMBRACE project - a cross-border cultural collaboration developed by the North West Cultural Partnership, in partnership with Inishowen Development Partnership, and funded by the International Fund for Ireland. The project focuses on building lasting, meaningful connections between communities across the border through creativity and shared cultural experiences feature Irish Champion Fiddle player Tracey McRory, harmonica/button accordion virtuoso Tom Byrne and Sollus Highland Dancers.