GLORIOUS weather greeted visitors as Burtonport’s 50th Summer Festival opened its nine-day programme on Friday. The milestone celebrations built through the weekend with so much happening for young and old. It was an full of memories and nostalgia as festival founders David Alcorn and Mick Maloney returned to officially open the 50th festival following a […]
In pics: Sunshine and fun at Sult Féile in Gaoth Dobhair
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THE Sult Féile in Gaoth Dobhair is fast becoming one of the best events on the Irish summer festival scene. The brilliant sunshine and big crowds ensured this weekend’s Sult celebrations were another major success. It was a fantastic two days of entertainment, festival fun and some wonderful music with Sigala headlining on Friday night […]
Croithlí raises the bar with launch of limited Oloroso Single Cask
THE Crolly Distillery has unveiled its latest ultra-premium Irish whiskey with the launch of Croithlí Oloroso Single Cask. This limited-edition release continues the Donegal distillery’s commitment to producing distinctive, direct fire double distilled single malt whiskeys. It follows the success of the distillery’s acclaimed PX Single Cask and further strengthens Croithlí’s growing reputation for producing […]
Tributes paid to Dr Seán Beattie at launch of Donegal Annual
THERE was a big turnout at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny for the launch of the 2026 Donegal Annual, published by the County Donegal Historical Society. The launch, on Wednesday evening last, was performed by the well-known Inishowen historian and writer Dr Seán Beattie, Culdaff. He was the editor of the Donegal Annual for […]
New ‘Gradam Solais’ launched in memory of Moya Brennan
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A new award honouring Moya Brennan, the internationally acclaimed singer and founder member of Clannad, has been launched by Ionad Naomh Pádraig in Gaoth Dobhair. Moya, a native of Dore, passed away on April 13 last. Ionad Naomh Pádraig decided to establish this award in recognition of the remarkable contribution she made to Irish music […]
Top Donegal artisans showcased at An Gailearaí
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A NEW exhibition has been launched by acclaimed Donegal musician, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh at An Gailearaí, Gaoth Dobhair. ‘Déanta i nDún na nGall’ runs as part of the Earagail Arts Festival and highlights some of Donegal’s top craft makers. This diverse selection of work features seven of our county’s finest artisans with quality artworks in […]
Driver stopped at Ballyraine disqualified for two years
CACHAY Tolbert (27) of The Archway, Carrick-on-Shannon, was charged with driving with no insurance on September 27, 2025 at Ballyraine, Letterkenny. Lettekenny District Court on Monday past heard that on failing to produce evidence of insurance when stopped, the defendant was given 10 days to appear with insurance and failed to do so. Tolbert failed […]
Countdown on to the 59th Mary from Dungloe Festival
THE world famous Mary from Dungloe Festival will once again be the focus when the latest edition launches on Saturday, July 25. Thousands will gather in the picturesque Gaeltacht town for ten unforgettable days of the 59th instalment of the iconic Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival. It is scheduled from Saturday, July 25, to […]
Day of celebration planned at Ray Community Centre
It’s celebration time at Ray Community Group near Rathmullan where they plan to mark 40 years as a community organisation with a special anniversary event. A community day of celebration is planned for Sunday, August 16. The organisers have managed to put together a selection of old videos to take everyone down memory lane as […]
FRESH TAKE: An extraordinary spectacle on a very special day
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I GREW up with stories of Doe Castle and the Mac Suibhne clan, with folklore about the Spanish Armada woven through tales of battles and the things the Sweeneys were said to have got up to along this coast. On Tuesday, an element of those stories was brought to life when El Galeón Andalucía sailed […]