By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL talent took centre stage in Florida recently as cheerleading team REIGN achieved international success at the prestigious Allstar World Championships. Under the guidance of coach Aoibheann Carlin, the team, from Derry-based cheer gym Galaxy Allstars, boasts a talented line-up that includes a strong representation from Donegal. The line-up featured Dungloe sisters […]
Donegal family fly to Dallas to see the total solar eclipse
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL family who travelled to Dallas, Texas to see Monday’s solar eclipse has described the experience as “absolutely unbelievable”. Born and raised in the village of Mountcharles, the Byrne family, who are best known for their family band ‘The Byrne Brothers’, relocated to Florida six years ago. Advertisement Now performing at festivals all […]
Donegal man to represent US at World Tapas Championship
A DONEGAL man has been selected to represent the United States at the World Tapas Championship in Spain next week. Joseph McFadden from Dunfanaghy, who works as the Executive Chef at Margaritaville Resort in Orlando, is one of fifteen chefs from around the globe who will be vying for the title in Valladolid. The son […]
Donegal photographer to exhibit work in Florida
THE flights are booked and the passport’s in date but Iggy the dog is staying behind as Donegal photographer prepares for debut exhibit in Florida
Donegal beers making their mark in Italian cities
Yannaroddy, Devil’s Backbone, Scraggy Bay, Rustbucket and Limeburner are just a few of the Kinnegar beers which can be found on tap in Italian bars
Milford man safe and well in Florida
CONCERNS about a Milford man thought to be missing while on holiday n Florida, proved unfounded this week after he got in touch with family.
Donegal racing driver for new North American championship sports car series
DONEGAL racing driver Damien Faulkner is off to Florida today for the first ever race of the brand new IMSA TUDOR United SportsCar Championship – formed from the American Le Mans Series and the Rolex Sports Car Series. Preparations for the first race – the Rolex 24 Hours – kick off at Daytona Beach, Florida […]
US author finds inspiration in his Donegal roots
A RETIRED American engineer of Donegal descent has turned family history notes collected over several decades into a gripping historical fiction.