Donegal musician calls for Government funding to help local artists

A Donegal musician is calling for government funding to help local musicians continue to do what they're doing.

Due to rising energy bills and the cost of living, ticket prices for shows have had to increase, which has then led to a drop in sales.

Singer Mary Coughlan has had to cancel shows because of fears over blackouts and a lack of ticket sales.

Music and Entertainment Association spokesperson and Donegal native is Matt McGranaghan - he isn't representing the big artists playing the big venues:

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