BIRTHDAY POST KLAXON!!!
Its Mister Boy M5s birthday today!
A fan of yellow. Likes coffee. Has bad knees. First name basis with hospital staff. Loves floor pizza. May have an affinity to animals.
Kyle turns a big bad 33 today and we are all very happy to play our part in this big bad world of music along with our fearless leader.
Here's to many more gigs, festivals, radios, podcasts, and all sorts of studio shenanigans in between.
#content #hashtag #birthdayboy
"Any chance you can post some stuff for us so we can just keep going?"
When you leave the drummer in charge of social media. 👀💀
Kyle and Caoimhe are in recording mode for some lovely vocals.🤗🤗
Here's a wee teaser as to what they're up to tonight!!🤗
#content #vocals #recording #what
We were very saddened to hear of the death of Moya Brennan, a true pioneer and one of the great voices of Irish music. She helped pave the way for generations of Donegal musicians and leaves behind an incredible legacy. Our thoughts are with the Brennan/Jarvis family at this difficult time. Laoch ar lár, ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
Moonfest 2026 - Thank You ❤️
We’re incredibly proud to say that together we raised €1,033.95 for The Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Centre Bereavement Service this year, who have been very helpful to the Mooney family, including a very generous contribution from The Cottage. Seeing everyone come together like that means the world.
First off, a huge thank you to Conal and the whole team at The Cottage Bar for hosting us and helping make the night possible.
To the people behind the scenes who helped shape the night:
Clare McCahill for the photography
Jack Redmond for keeping everything flowing as MC
Ria O’Neill for the poster artwork
Kayleigh Bowery for the visuals and décor
To the artists who filled the room with music:
Taylor Southern
Beware of the Beast
Klyda
Cora Harkin
The Ephades
BANYAH
Special thanks to Aisling Jarvis for jumping in on sound and Paul Jarvis for the DJ set.
To the Bru Lab Baddies for the caffeine and elite confetti deployment, and to The Mooney family for their constant support and encouragement; it never goes unnoticed.
And finally, thank you to everyone who came along, supported, donated and gave the night its energy.
Moonfest started as a way to remember Paul, and seeing it grow into something joyful, loud and full of life feels like exactly the kind of night he would have loved. That spirit is what keeps it going, and it’s something we’re proud to carry forward. See you next year!
RAG WEEK @ THE COTTAGE 🍻🧨
MONDAY — QUIZ | 9PM
Teams, tactics, and that one lad who swears he “definitely knew it”.
Good craic, prizes, and a bit of healthy shouting.
@atusu_donegal
THURSDAY — TRAD | 8.30PM
Live trad in the bar.
Tunes at the table, pints in hand, and a proper session feel.
FRIDAY — STRING EMPIRE | 9–11PM → DJ DANO LATE
String Empire kick it off with the big tunes, then DJ Dano takes over.
Band → dancefloor → late one.
@stringempireband@djdanolegit
SATURDAY — MOONFEST 🌙 | from 7PM
A special tribute night for Paul Mooney 💙
Multiple acts, shared stage, and big sing-along energy all night.
@boy.m5@the.ephades@mariamccormackmusic@banyahmoosic@coraharkinmusic@bewareofthebeastband@klydaband@thecottagebarlk@auleire
Paul would’ve been 33 today. We miss him everyday. Happy birthday bro! We’ll be holding a big ol’ bash for him next week so be sure to get yourself there! It’s gonna be a great night 🤟
Moonfest preparations underway!
Saturday 21st February comes around fast, and we have some surprises up our collective sleeves for you all. 🥳🚀🕺
@thecottagebarlk Letterkenny, Saturday 21st Feb, 7pm kick-off!
#livemusic #indieband #moonfest #Irishmusic
🔥 HEAT FOUR! 🔥
The winter Hop House Battle of the Bands is in full swing at The Pavilion Bar, Belfast...
Congratulations to Inner City Sumo and Mr Pink who won Heat Three and join Ballistic, Matthew Loughran, Whoiskalla? & Skie in the semi finals! And now...
HEAT FOUR
Friday 6th February
Doors 9pm / £5 Admission
House of Neptune @neptunestheband
Dionysus @_dionysus.band_
Ilisium @ilisiumband
Boy M5 @boy.m5
Kilo @kilo_music_official
💥 The two winners progress to the Semi Finals in February! 💥
🔊 The BOTB is organised by Sounds of NI & The Pavilion in conjunction with BGO Productions, and the audience is a big part of the voting process, so get down to support the acts!
🏆 £1500 cash for the tournament winners, a slot at Hilden Brewery Beer and Music Festival for the top two, and a gig for SONI at the Empire Music Hall for all four finalists! 👊🏻
🍺 Drinks Promos, including the legendary Beer of the Month 🍻
