Green Ribbon family fun festival to take place in Donegal next month


A Green Ribbon family fun festival will take place in Glenveagh National Park this September. The event takes place on Sunday, September 8 from 11am to 2pm at Glenveagh National Park. This is an information day for individuals and families to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place on September 10 and Green […]

Zero tolerance at Summer Sessions in Letterkenny – gardaí


by Louise Doyle A ZERO tolerance approach to disturbance to residents, businesses and parking infringement offences will be in place during Summer Sessions Letterkenny, gardaí have warned. The four-day music extravaganza event kicks off today with headliners Kneecap. Advertisement Fresh from their hugely successful Box Office opening night of their biopic film of the same name, […]

Is Donegal the festival capital of Ireland?


WHILE Spain may be known as Europe’s festival capital, with events like the tomato-throwing festival in Bunol and Valencia’s Las Fallas, Donegal stakes a strong claim as Ireland’s own festival hub. As summer arrives, festival fever grips Donegal with a vibrant line-up of events set to delight residents and visitors alike. From July 4-15, the […]

Festivals crucial to Donegal’s economy emerging from pandemic


by Louise Doyle FESTIVALS are vital for boosting Donegal’s economy and profile but insurance costs can be problematic, it has been heard. The latest meeting of the Economic Development, Enterprise and Emergency Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) has been told how events such as the McGill Summer School and the Irish Open in Ballyliffin have played a crucial role in boosting […]

Local volunteers the stars of the show at Sult


LAST weekend Gaoth Dobhair welcomed many massive international musicians for another successful Sult Music Festival. But the real stars of the show never took to the stage or stood in the spotlight. Instead the over 80 volunteers worked tirelessly together behind the scenes to make sure the show went on. Advertisement After a fantastic opening on […]

Charity set to benefit from ‘Barefoot Beach Sports’


FESTIVAL-GOERS headed for Sea Sessions are being urged to kick off their shoes in support of a Donegal charity. The Bundoran party, which runs from June 16-18, is the only festival in Ireland to feature Barefoot Beach Sports, sponsored by Barefoot Wine. Among the sports featured this year are volleyball, soccer, rugby, Frisbee and yoga. Advertisement As […]

Tonight’s Na Mooneys concert in Downings cancelled


Donegal County Council has announced that due to inclement weather conditions and prevailing winds tonight’s Na Mooneys concert at Downings GAA pitch has been cancelled. The local authority said the decision has been taken in the interest of health and safety. Na Mooneys were to be accompanied on stage by Caitlín Nic Gabhann, Nia Ní […]