A special event has been held in honour of a Donegal man remembered as a great Irish language activist. It was a full house at the Hub in the village of An Craoslach on Thursday night where people gathered to honour Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde. Mac Giolla Bhrighde is best remembered as a local farmer […]
‘It’s inspiring to see the pride and progress of Irish in our community’
DONEGAL AIRPORT (Aerphort Dhún na nGall) is celebrating the prestigious Q-Mharc Gnó le Gaeilge certification, a recognition they received because of their dedication to the Irish language. The certification requires businesses to offer full bilingual services, both spoken and written, and signifies awareness of and commitment to bilingualism in business and culture through language. “This is […]
The Way We Were
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Aoife Doherty delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. DECEMBER 6, 1975 Ramelton’s first ordination Advertisement THE first ordination in the town of Ramelton will take place on Saturday (December 6) when Anthony McDaid, son of James and the late Mary McDaid, Castle Street, will be raised to the […]
Renowned Donegal swim instructor makes a splash in Guinness campaign
A LIFFORD woman with deep roots in both local sport and heritage has made a special appearance in the latest Guinness campaign, which carries a remarkable family connection that stretches back more than two centuries. Esther Jean Cullen, well-known throughout Donegal for her work as a swimming instructor trainer, is the driving force behind Donegal […]
‘Growing up, I always had a strong sense of connection to Ireland’
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By Sean Hillen GROWING up outside Chattanooga in Tennessee, Annie Shattuck would never have dreamed of speaking Irish. Years later after a familiarisation visit to Donegal while owner of travel company, ‘Ireland Unlocked Tours’ in Nashville, Annie became enamoured of the ancient language and is learning it to speak it at home with her young son, […]
Cross-community conference celebrates Ulster’s ancient clans
PARTICIPANTS from Donegal, Mid Ulster and Monaghan met up in Dillon’s Hotel, for a cross-community, cross-border conference dealing with the Ulster ancient clans, and included visits to Rathmullen and Farsetmore on the outskirts of Letterkenny. The conference was organised by Ancient Clans project at the Rural Centre, Clogher, Donegal with support from PeacePlus programme, a […]
After 45 years, Eilish prepares to say goodbye to St Eunan’s
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By Brian McDaid THE ground floor corridors of St Eunan’s College have a terrazzo finish. They are polished with footsteps of all who have passed over them – day-boys from as near as the Burmah to borders from as far away as Bruckless. Staff members in black flowing teachers’ gowns, to clergy in collars and scholars […]
Ramelton honours Monsignor’s 50 years in the priesthood
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IT was an evening of celebration and nostalgia in Ramelton on Friday as the community gathered to celebrate Monsignor J. Anthony McDaid’s golden jubilee in the priesthood. St Mary’s Church was filled with family members, friends and parishioners, and they were joined by Diocesan Administrator Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Mevagh Parish Priest Very Rev Patrick Dunne, […]
Letterkenny professor leading breakthroughs in neurotechnology
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A LETTERKENNY man who once sat in classrooms at Errigal College is now at the forefront of neurotechnology research and credits the north west for providing the foundation that shaped his career. Professor Damien Coyle from Correnagh, Letterkenny is now a Professor of Neurotechnology at the University of Bath and director of the Bath Institute for […]
‘Brain Freeze’ – Paula Leonard’s dip a day for alcohol related brain injury
by Louise Doyle CEO of Alcohol Forum Ireland Paula Leonard is taking on a swim a day for one month in Donegal’s freezing waters. ‘Brain Freeze: Paula Leonard’s dip a day in December for Alcohol Related Brain Injury’ got underway on Monday in Rathmullan, where she was surrounded by well wishers and local singersongwriters Aidan Laird and Maria McCormack, […]