Guided historical walks organised for May Bank Holiday


THE annual historical Tullach Beaglaoich Walking Weekend, organised by Cumann Staire agus Seanchais Chloich Cheannfhaola, takes place this Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4. The first Tullaghbegley Walk, from Gaoth Dobhair to Tullaghbegley in the parish of Cloughaneely, took place in 1992 and has been held every year since. In 2013, the event expanded […]


Mary McAuliffe’s 104th birthday celebrations


THERE were great celebrations in the Dunfanaghy and Cloughaneely areas last weekend as Mary McAuliffe from Kill in Dunfanaghy celebrated her 104th birthday. Mary celebrated her special milestone with a party with family and friends in An tSean Bheairic in Falcarragh on Saturday last and with the staff in the Falcarragh Community Hospital. Mary is […]


Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021 a ‘huge success’


THE first of its kind countywide appeal for food donations for those in need this Christmas has been hailed a success.  Members of Donegal Food Response Network have been overwhelmed by the generosity and volume of support and donations received as part of the ‘Countywide Christmas Appeal 2021’, which took place on Saturday, November 27. […]


Language planning officer learns Welsh during lockdown


THE new Irish Language planning officer for the Cloughaneely region has spent lockdown learning Welsh. Philip Mac a’ Ghoill from Aighe, Ardara, is now fluent in the Celtic language and is looking forward to his first visit to Wales once restrictions are lifted. “You’re never finished learning a language. The more you know, the more […]