Many people have little idea what happens in family law courts. They may be aware they deal with domestic abuse, family breakdown and the safety of adults and children, but the scale of what comes before them each day, and the reality of how people experience the process, remains largely cloaked in silence. One of […]
Teresa’s new book was a surprise from her children
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A CARRIGART woman has proven it’s never too late to follow a creative dream, with the publication of her first book at the age of 78-years-old. Teresa McGinley, who has long held a love for storytelling, told the Donegal News that creative writing has been a hobby of hers since her retirement. Over the years […]
International music highlights link between diverse nationalities
by Sean Hillen PROBABLY never in the annals of musical history has a Ukrainian saxophonist-cum-accordionist and an Irish bodhrán player come together as a highly-entertaining duet. But they did this week at a celebratory Yuletide event at Garradh Colmcille in Falcarragh attended by women, men and children representing diverse nationalities including Canadian, South African, American, […]
A Winter Wonderland at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál
IT seems a long time ago now but back in the deepest days of Covid – a time of isolation when on the run into Christmas, the festive season was all so different. With schools closed, there was no chance for the children to get together. There was no carol singing. No Christmas plays. But when […]
Donegal man honoured for his Irish language activism
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 […]