Cash boost for Donegal’s festivals


FÁILTE Ireland has announced a €49,750 cash windfall for 20 of Donegal’s festivals. The money was awarded as part of Fáilte Ireland’s 2017 Regional Festivals and  Participative Events Programme. Confirming the grants earlier today, Minister of State for Tourism Patrick O’Donovan, said, “The funding announced today will allow Donegal to broaden its appeal to overseas […]


An Easter Monday to remember at Rockhill House


IT was an Easter Monday to remember at Rockhill House as some 230 current and retired members of the Irish Defence Forces gathered at their former garrison to enjoy a first glimpse of its revival.  The day was co-ordinated by Irish Army Col Declan O’Carroll (Rtd), and organised by owners, the Molloy family, in recognition […]