It’s the time of year where the days are getting a little longer and the sun a little brighter. Around this time lots of people do a Spring clean, to get their houses ready for Easter. The tradition of a Spring Clean goes back as far as Biblical times and is thought to have originated […]
Ardara weaver highlights importance of securing EU status for Donegal Tweed
TO mark International Tweed Day today an Ardara-based weaver has spoken out about the importance of securing Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status from the European Commission for Donegal Tweed. Kieran Molloy is a sixth–generation weaver with Molloy & Sons, and is among a number of Donegal tweed businesses working to secure the status. Donegal Tweed is a […]
THE THIRD DEGREE: Stand-up comedy, enjoying retirement and hopes for the future
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Paul Bradley catches up with Andy McGranaghan, Ze Funnie Man, about the world of comedy, enjoying retirement and his plans for the future. Hi Andy, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. How are you? All good Paul, thanks for the invite. You retired recently from the […]
Inishowen woman encouraging people to take part in “The May 50k” challenge
AN Inishowen woman who has been living with MS for over 10 years is encouraging people to take part in “The MS Ireland May 50k” challenge. The premise is simple: walk, roll or run 50 kilometres during the month of May in return for sponsorship. Niamh McCarron from Inishowen has been living with MS for […]
Donegal student wins merit award in national essay competition
THE Law Society of Ireland has announced the winners of the inaugural National Gráinne O’Neill Memorial Legal Essay Competition, with Donegal student Carys Hudner winning a merit award. The announcement was made at an event at the Law Society, Dublin on 23 March 2023. The competition received over 80 essays from 38 schools across 14 […]
Registration open for 2023 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon
The 2023 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon has been confirmed for Sunday June 11th with registration opening at midday today. The announcement comes after Elected Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council this week ratified the decision of its Business and Culture Committee to approve its Festival and Events Strategy for 2023. The eighth staging […]
TASTE: Full of Beans
There used to be a weekday evening which, for me, had become Beans on Toast Night. This development was due to it being my late night at work and consequently, not wanting the fambly to go hungry waiting on my tardy arrival, I insisted that they eat without me. As a quick and nutritious supper, […]
‘Donegal Dark Sky’ aiming to draw more young people to the world of astrophotography
‘Donegal Dark Sky’ aiming to draw more young people to the breathtaking world of astrophotography, writes Conor Sharkey The recent appearance of the Northern Lights has had more Irish people than ever looking to the heavens. Advertisement For some in the north west though stargazing is more than just an intermittent fad. For a small but growing […]
Donegal makeup artist is leading the way in beauty industry
A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM woman who is MAC’s youngest manager and an online influencer is preparing to host Donegal’s beauty event of the year. Aoife Dowds (24) is a make up artist, influencer and the Accounts Manager for MAC Cosmetics UK in the Derry store but is actually the youngest manager in the whole company – which is an achievement […]
FLAIR APPARENT: ‘It would be wonderful to see Ireland lead the way on inclusive fashion’
Melbourne Fashion Festival’s inclusive “F.A.T Runway” made headlines all over the world for featuring only plus – sized models. (The “Fat” by the way, stands for Fabulous and Trendy). Diverse models from size 16 to size 24 walked in the show, including indigenous people, immigrant, trans, and neurodiverse models. Organisers of the event said that F.A.T Runway […]