Aodh Máirtín Ó Fearraigh has been appointed Regional Manager with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta in Donegal. Aodh Máirtin from Seascan Beag in Gaoth Dobhair, and has been working as part of the RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta team in Doirí Beaga since 2001. A talented journalist, he has extensive experience and skill in current affairs, with a […]
Attendees at National Ploughing Championships to be asked to name their favourite saint
Visitors to stand 326 at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, County Laois will be asked to name their favourite saint. The question is being asked by Bishop Denis Nulty of Kildare and Leighlin in whose diocese the 3-day Ploughing Championships will be held from 19 – 21 September. ‘I expect that people will name saints […]
‘Probably my best fish, pound-for-pound, was a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote. Took me two hours to get him up.’
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Charlie Devlin, Retired Shop-steward and fisherman, who tells of catching a 210-pound tuna in Lanzarote and his time working in the hospital. Hi Charlie, how are you? Could you tell us a bit about your history, please? I started part time working in the 1960s. I worked in the Continental, […]
Exploring the outdoors is so important – Boyd Robinson
This week Paul Bradley catches up with Boyd Robinson, estate agent and multi-sporter, who is urging others to get out and enjoy what the county has to offer. Hi Boyd, thanks for doing the interview. How is trade in property for you these days? The trade in the property market is still very buoyant. I […]
Romance is coming to Donegal with major festival planned
Looking for your perfect match? Well, Bundoran in September is the place to be as the World Matchmaking Festival is set to bring romance to Donegal. The 10 day World Matchmaking Festival is taking place in Bundoran from Friday September 29 to October 8 with dancing, romancing, blind dates and speed dating galore. A total […]
Green Ribbon Walk Set for Donegal
IFA President Tim Cullinan has encouraged farm families to attend and support the Green Ribbon walks organised by IFA in partnership with See Change, Coillte, and Mental Health Ireland in support of the Green Ribbon campaign this month. A Let’s Talk and Walk Green Ribbon walk will take place in Drumboe Forest Trails, Co Donegal on […]
Date for #LoveDonegal day announced
This years’ #LoveDonegal day will take place on Thursday, September 14 2023. 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 […]
Annie Shaw: ‘I’m lucky to have so many good friends’
By Diarmaid Doherty FOR someone who loves a chat, and the company of her many friends, it’s probably just as well that Annie Shaw lives just a short walk from the shops and busy spots around Letterkenny. The Ros Suilighe resident admits that she’s not as quick on her feet now as she once was, […]
Letterkenny Festival celebrates Pride
LETTERKENNY Festival 2023 will run in conjunction with the town’s first Pride Festival to celebrate in music, pride and a coming together over the weekend of August 18 to 20. The festival promises a spectacular line-up of events and performances that will cater to all ages and interests, with something for residents and visitors alike. […]
Huge demand for Castlefinn school uniform swap shop
THE organiser of the uniform pop-up shop in Castlefinn believes the initiative should be replicated across the county due to the great demand for back to school support. The Castlefinn Uniform Swap Shop, a pop-up school uniform exchange, was held in the Mary’s Hall, Castlefinn on Sunday and a queue formed outside the door before […]