By Róise Collins THE popular Ionad Cois Locha in Dunlewey is preparing to reopen its doors following a lengthy closure as a result of the pandemic. General Manager at Ionad Cois Locha, Beulach Croker, said there has been a huge effort to get the centre “back in action” ahead of the reopening. Advertisement The centre […]
Maintenance work set to begin at Errigal
MAINTENANCE work is set to be carried out at Errigal. The contractor will occupy most of the car park with a pedestrian route through it for hikers leading to the mountain from June 20 2023 until mid-September 2023 A Helicopter lifting operation is scheduled to start on July 5 and last for three days, depending […]
Walk in memory of Seán Ó Domhnaill
PEOPLE in Dunlewey will pull on their walking shoes tomorrow (Friday) in memory of Seán Ó Domhnaill. The much-loved community figure passed away seven years ago at the age of 61. Since then a walk has been held annually to remember him and to pay for various projects in the area. The event has raised thousands of euros […]
Do we call it the Poisoned Glen or the Poison Glen?
ONE of the most famous landmarks in Donegal is the old church ruins in the ‘Poisoned Glen’, or are they sitting in the middle of the ‘Poison Glen’? Referred to as the ‘Poisoned Glen’ in an official tourism brochure promoting the county, the stunning area at the foot of Errigal in Dunlewey is also called […]
Funding pulled for high quality trad music event
Mr Gerry Smullen, event organiser, confirmed that they had been unsuccessful in securing funding from the Arts Council this year.
MISSING: Towser from Dunlewey
A DUNLEWEY family has made an impassioned plea for help in finding their beloved pet dog which went missing two weeks ago.
Dermot Byrne and Floriane Blancke concert in Dunlewey
THE weekly series of summer concerts at Ionad Cois Locha in Dunlewey, Trad Trathnóna, continues this Tuesday, August 12, with one of the fine button accordion players in the world today.
Clann Mhic Ruairí for Trad Trathnóna in Dunlewey
THIS Tuesday, August 5, the very popular family group Clann Mhic Ruairí will be performing at the weekly summer concert series Trad Trathnóna.
Limerick talent Louise Mulcahy for Trad Trathnóna this Tuesday
THE annual Trad Trathnóna series of summer concerts at Ionad Cois Locha in Dunlewey continues this Tuesday, July 29, with Louise Mulcahy.
Famed songwriter of Gallagher & Lyle for Clan Gathering
AS PART of this year’s second Gallagher Clan Gathering (September 6-14) Benny Gallagher, one have of the well-known folk duo Gallagher & Lyle will be coming to Donegal.