In this week’s Third Degree column, Paul Bradley speaks with Paddy Byrne, Sliabh Liag Boat Trips – a man who lives for the sea, and some decent weather. Hi Paddy, thanks for the interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please (briefly, where you grew up, where you learned your skills…) My name is Paddy […]
Celebrating the wild things of Donegal
In this week’s Third Degree column, Paul Bradley catches up with Ramelton friends, Laura Buchanan and Hannah Gallagher, authors of the book ‘Wild Things’. Hi Laura, Hannah, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourselves please. H: Hi Paul! I grew up just outside Ramelton in a beautiful small community known […]
Dunlewey to headline Culture Night on RTE
DUNLEWEY will be the centrepiece for Culture Night tonight on RTE television at 7 pm, featuring the RTE orchestra, music and arts from the county in the spectacular setting below Errigal. Presented by musician and host of Radio One’s Folk on One, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, the programme will include guest artists including Jessie Buckley, The Murder […]
‘Doing radio shows is my game of golf, it’s how I relax’
THIS week Paul Bradley catches up with Jimmy Stafford, the Cobh native who has made Donegal his home. He talks about work, music and his admiration for how Donegal people are so resilient when times are tough. Hi Jimmy, how are you these days? I am feeling good these days. I turned 50 last Christmas […]
Today is #LoveDonegal day
TODAY is #LoveDonegal day! Building on the success of previous award-winning campaign, this year’s campaign aims to promote Donegal to as many people as we can across the world and tell them why Donegal is a unique and amazing place to live, work, study, explore and invest in! #LoveDonegal Day 2023, which is being co-ordinated […]
New principal Linda loving life at Ballyraine NS
Despite having been in the position for some months now, Linda Moore started her first day of a new school term as the principal of Ballyraine National School just last week. The first day of this school term started much calmer when compared to this time last year. Twelve months ago the hallways were filled […]
Andrew Duggan exhibition opens at An Gailearaí
A new exhibition by artist Andrew Duggan is being held at An Gailearaí in Ionad Áislann in Gaoth Dobhair. ‘Tuath – an cuairteoir – the visitor’ – is an installation exhibition focusing on the relationship between humanity, myth and the land. Andrew Duggan is an Irish artist, curator and educator whose video works, installations and projects explore the […]
Feeling the heat and meeting the locals in beautiful Belgrade
Can there be anything more pleasant than sitting back and feeling the natural heat of the sun on your face? By week 2 in Belgrade I was fully recharged, not just by the rest and relaxation but by the heat of that big ball of fire in the sky. If I was a smartphone I’d […]
Alley Theatre unveils packed programme for the new season
The Alley Theatre is ushering in the autumn season with a jam-packed programme of music, comedy, drama and workshops to keep everyone entertained over the coming months. Highlights for autumn and winter include music from the legendary Phil Coulter, live stand up with the hilarious Conal Gallen and Neil Delamare, and a whole host of […]
How do you buy a bus ticket in Serbia?
By Evelyn Cullen “Serbia?” my friend Eric said. “Not the typical summer jaunt to the beach, is it? Why Serbia?” Well, as I am happy to try anywhere, as long as I have my laptop and good wifi, I had decided to take advantage of the digital nomad lifestyle and hop-it. Advertisement It was somewhere […]