By Diarmaid Doherty A Donegal man, thought to be the first ever Irish person to visit the wreck of the Titanic, said the experience is one that he will cherish for the rest of his days. It’s almost 24 years since Paul Boyle from Ardara won a competition on a Dublin radio station where the […]
Fundraiser launched after tragic death of young Donegal woman in America
A FUNDRAISER launched to bring home a young Donegal woman who passed away in North Carolina has raised over $10,000. Donegal native Leanne Stapleton passed away after she suffered a cardiac arrest just two days before her 40th birthday and was placed on life support for 14 days. The mother of one had battled throughout her […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland welcomes Donegal Circuit Court ruling over illegal salmon fishing
A former salmon draft net licence holder has been found guilty of two breaches of fisheries legislation when he was found to be in possession of 13 untagged salmon in the boot of his vehicle. Liam Whyte of Ardara, Co Donegal was convicted in relation to an illegal fishing incident which occurred on the July […]
RNLI fundraisers required
The RNLI is looking for new fundraising volunteers to join its lifesaving crew across the county. Volunteers are needed for branches at Arranmore, Downings/Carrigart, Ardara/Glenties/Portnoo, The Rosses, Donegal Town and Bundoran. Just like the charity’s lifeboats, the RNLI’s fundraising team needs a dedicated volunteer crew. Advertisement Volunteers are at the heart of the RNLI and […]
Two hens sell for €500 at the Poor Farmers Auction
THIS year’s Poor Farmers Auction in Ardara has raised over €50,000. The annual event returned to its traditional home of McTeague’s Bar on Tuesday night after two years in Brockagh mart due to Covid restrictions. And as usual bidders weren’t shy about digging deep with one buyer putting €500 on the table for two hens. […]
Competition site partners with Ardara Agricultural Show
As Dreams4less celebrates a year of prize giveaways to the people of Donegal, the online competition site is keen to partner with fundraising initiatives in the county and beyond. The site has just partnered with Ardara Agricultural Show to run its fundraising draw taking place on Saturday, August 13 with tickets now available for sale […]
The Glenties woman who will never forget her roots
SHE’S 100 but Bridie Byrne appears way younger than her years – in her looks and with her positive outlook on life. Bridie Sweeney, who joined the centenarian club yesterday, was born on March 2, 1922 in Gortnasillah, outside Glenties, before the family settled in Mullantiboyle. As a young adult she worked in popular local […]
Family of father who died in farm accident plan memorial cup
A YOUNG Donegal father was one of nine people who died in farm-related accidents during the past 12 months according to latest Health and Safety Authority (HSA) figures. Tommy Feeney, a native of Magumna, Ardara, died after an incident near his home in Corduff, Co Monaghan, on October 12. Tommy (37) was married to Niamh […]
Donegal man to lead this year’s Pittsburgh parade
DONEGAL man Pete Shovlin has been made Grand Marshall of the Pittsburgh St Patrick’s Day Parade. Mr Shovlin (90) was born in Liskerraghan, located outside Ardara. He emigrated to London as a young man and married here before moving to Pittsburg. He met his late wife Sheila Sweeney at the Shamrock Irish Dance Hall in […]
Work hybrid and live smart in Donegal
Seán Cannon-Earley is Managing Director of Creative Campaigning at Teneo, a global consulting and advisory firm. A Dubliner born and bred, during the second wave of lockdown in early 2021, he was given an extended opportunity to live and work in Donegal and hasn’t looked back! Seán’s new hybrid working approach in Donegal has reaped […]