DONEGAL will feature heavily in a new TG4 programme looking at the busy world of agriculture shows. Beidh Aonach Amárach begins on the Irish language channel this Wednesday evening at 8.30pm. With 140 agricultural shows across Ireland, the scene is hugely popular with competitors and spectators. Every year thousands of people spend months of preparation […]
Irish Harp is latest creation from ‘horseshoe sculptor’
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A DONEGAL man known for his metalwork creations made from used horseshoes has unveiled his latest piece – the Irish Harp. William McCracken is a welder and fabricator from Ardagh, St Johnston who recently made headlines after completing a Covid-19 inspired Celtic Cross. All of his work is made from used horseshoes. He says his […]
Overnight wind warning issued for Donegal
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A stormy night is in store for Donegal according to the Road Safety Authority. It has issued orange and yellow rainfall warnings for several counties however it is wind rather than showers that will impact Donegal. According to the RSA, gusts along the coast could reach 110km/h overnight. “There is a yellow wind warning for […]
‘Very close to tipping point for many small businesses’
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STRUGGLING businesses ‘may simply not be there’ when the economy reopens unless further support is given, a Letterkenny accountant has warned. Mr Cathal Roarty, owner of Farren Roarty Accountants, said that many small businesses across Donegal are ‘hanging on for dear life’. While the Covid-19 pandemic is causing a nationwide economic slowdown, it has hit […]
Can you help identify mystery Croagh Patrick climber?
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A Galway husband and wife are hoping to fulfil a promise they made to a Donegal woman more than 20 years ago. Chris and Trish Gorman crossed paths with the mystery lady during a climb of Croagh Patrick in 1998. In an era before mobile phones she asked them to take a photo of her […]
Donegal is well suited for cycling holidays
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MARTIN Birney has spent the past few months exploring the highways and byways of Donegal on a bicycle. A qualified cycling coach, Martin (65) has been putting together cycling holidays in Mallorca, France and Italy for more than twenty years through his company, SportActive. At this time of year, the Ramelton native would usually be […]
Swings and roundabouts for George at the Mountain Top
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DON’T try and climb the ladder and break the rungs behind you so nobody else can get up. Reach out your hand and always offer a helping hand.” The advice comes from well-known Letterkenny businessman George Boal when asked about the secret to his success. A few days have passed since Mr Boal (82) learned […]
New campaign to get Donegal reading during Covid
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IRELAND Reads is a new campaign to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25. Donegal Libraries have teamed up with libraries nationwide, publishers, booksellers, authors and others for the campaign, which is part of the government’s Keep Well initiative and aims […]
‘I couldn’t get it right when I was dancing’
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IN March 2017, Charlie Boyle received news that almost nothing can prepare you for – he was told that he had motor neurone disease (MND). It kills a third of those who have it within a year, rising to a half by the end of year two, with no known cure. MND is often referred […]
Top recognition for Donegal singer’s debut album
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MULTI Grammy and Oscar-winning Producer T Bone Burnett has given his seal of approval to a Donegal singer-songwriter ahead of her debut album release. The Reflection Box is the moniker used by Carrigart songwriter, session musician, and multi-instrumentalist Sarah E. Cullen. Not only did the multiple Grammy and Oscar-winning producer send a personal message but […]