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Musical Celebration and Official Opening of the Ted Ponsonby Arts and Performance Area

Name: Musical Celebration and Official Opening of the Ted Ponsonby Arts and Performance Area
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Letterkenny

The Ted Ponsonby Arts and Performance Area will officially open in Letterkenny Town Park on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This musical celebration will feature live performances and the unveiling of a specially commissioned limestone guitar sculpture, honoring the legacy of the late musician Ted Ponsonby.

Date: Oct 10, 2026
Location: Letterkenny
Status: Upcoming

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Musical Celebration and Official Opening of the Ted Ponsonby Arts and Performance Area

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Highlights

Official opening of the Ted Ponsonby Arts and Performance Area
Unveiling of a 6ft Kilkenny limestone guitar sculpture
Live music performances by various local artists
Open to the public at Letterkenny Town Park

The official opening of the Ted Ponsonby Arts and Performance Area is set for 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Letterkenny Town Park. This new space is dedicated to the life and music of Ted Ponsonby, a local music legend who passed away in 2023, and aims to inspire musicians and artists of all generations.

The event, which is open to all, will include live music performances from Ted's daughter, Sarah Ponsonby and friends, My Generation, Letterkenny Busking Festival winner Michael McColgan, Don Ponsonby and The Mindbenders, and The Rednecks. A 6ft Kilkenny limestone guitar sculpture, created by Redmond Herrity in Ted's memory, will be unveiled as the centerpiece of the area. The Vestry will also be open during the celebration.

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Location described by the source: Letterkenny Town Park; www.donegaldaily.com
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