A POPULAR travel show about Ireland on America’s public broadcasting network PBS will showcase Donegal in an entire episode, titled ‘To the Waters and the Wild’, celebrating the county’s breath-taking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The show, ‘Ireland with Michael’, which launched its fifth season last Thursday night across 49 states in the U.S, has become […]
Donegal Tweed takes centre stage at The Wonder of Weave event in Edinburgh
THE story of Donegal Tweed and its connections with Scotland and Scottish Tweed took centre stage at a special event in Edinburgh hosted by the Irish Consulate Service in association with Donegal County Council. Over 100 people attended the event that aimed to celebrate the long standing connections between Ireland and Scotland. The event took […]
Ardara weaver highlights importance of securing EU status for Donegal Tweed
TO mark International Tweed Day today an Ardara-based weaver has spoken out about the importance of securing Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status from the European Commission for Donegal Tweed. Kieran Molloy is a sixth–generation weaver with Molloy & Sons, and is among a number of Donegal tweed businesses working to secure the status. Donegal Tweed is a […]
Donegal Tweed listed for special EU Protection
MAIREAD McGuinness MEP has supported a resolution that would see special Irish products, including Donegal Tweed, receive EU protection status.
Peaky Blinders boost for Donegal hat maker
A SMALL family-run hat making business in Donegal has received an unseasonal sales boost thanks to the hit BBC TV series, Peaky Blinders.