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 […]
Clannad set to receive ‘Freedom of the County’ award
A PROPOSAL to award Clannad with the ‘Freedom of the County’ has been unanimously supported. The motion submitted by Cllr Micheál Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig called for the award to recognise Clannad’s ‘enormous contribution to our culture.’ Speaking at the recent Council meeting, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig said the honour would be significant this year as the […]
StrawMan preparing to light up Lifford Old Courthouse
BALLYBOFEY singer Thomas Bonner is returning to Lifford Old Courthouse following a sell out gig there last year. Thomas, who goes by the moniker StrawMan, will be centre stage with his four piece band this evening, Friday March 24. StrawMan’s star has risen considerably in recent years to the point where he now has amassed […]
The success of Donegal Weather Channel and the man behind the site
THE THIRD DEGREE WITH PAUL BRADLEY In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Kenneth McDonagh of Donegal Weather Channel talks to Paul Bradley about all things meteorological from the fascinating aurora borealis to his massive online following. Hi Kenneth, how are you these days – as a meteorologist, do you also prefer longer brighter days, […]
Donegal woman urging support for cancer services this Daffodil Day
A Donegal woman diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia is urging people to get involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day. It was June 2021 and Roseena Doherty had a temperature and sore throat that wouldn’t go away. After testing negative for Covid the Clonmany woman was prescribed a course of antibiotics by her GP. Advertisement A short while […]
Wedding Venue Showcase
Discover your dream Wedding venue in the heart of Donegal at our Biggest Wedding Venue Showcase of 2023 – this Sunday January 22nd from 1-4pm. Jackson’s Hotel & Villa Rose Hotel Ballybofey are inviting you to come along and discover how amazing your wedding day could be. A unique opportunity to meet our wedding team […]