New Crolly Distillery to open in the Donegal Gaeltacht


The official opening of the Crolly Distillery in the Donegal Gaeltacht will take place on Wednesday, August 31. Government Chief Whip and Minister for the Gaeltacht agus Sport, Jack Chambers will be there to officially open the new distillery. Drioglann Chroithlí is a new distillery in a building which has been of cultural and economic […]

Donegal Gaeltacht’s first pride festival next week


BRÓD na Gaeltachta is a festival highlighting the LGBTQI+ community, that has a programme of bilingual events which give pride and priority to people with Gaelic roots. The festival runs from July 18 to July 23. The first of these events to take place is “Walking and Conversation” with Sarah and Evan as they explore […]

Tragic drowning in west Donegal recalled by sister


A woman whose sister drowned in west Donegal 50 years ago says her heart never fully mended after the tragedy. Máire Grae was one of four Irish language students who lost their lives when a freak wave engulfed them on Mullaghderg beach on July 13 1972. Máire, who was 14 and from Sutton in Co Dublin, perished alongside […]

The importance of creating space in your life for Irish


The importance of creating space in your life for Irish is the message Caitlín Ní Bhroin, the recently appointed language planning officer for Cloich Cheann Fhaola, is hoping to spread in her new role. Growing up in Machaire Rabhartaigh, Caitlín has always been surrounded by strong Irish speakers and credits her mother for instilling an […]

West Donegal company is creating 30 new jobs


THERE is an air of optimism around Páirc Ghno Gaoth Dobhair with job creation figures continuing to rise. As highlighted in Údarás na Gaeltachta’s Annual Report for 2021, 286 new jobs were created in the Donegal Gaeltacht over the past 12 months, signifying the largest number of jobs created in a single year in the […]

Performance highlights depopulation of Gaeltacht areas


A KERRY musician led an outdoor performance on Magheraclogher Beach in Bunbeg on Monday night to draw attention to the depopulation of Gaeltacht areas and the planning laws causing it. Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich from the Dingle Peninsula has personal experience of planning difficulties having battled for 15 years to build a modest house on his […]

Gaeltacht awaits aid package as courses are cancelled


THE Government’s decision to cancel courses at Gaeltacht colleges this summer is a huge blow to communities across Donegal. Réamonn Ó Ciaráin is the Education Officer with Gael Linn, the organisation that operates the summer colleges in Magheroarty and Gaoth Dobhair. He said they are hopeful that the government will announce a support package to […]

Pupils receive Gaeltacht summer scholarships


MORE than thirty eager and enthusiastic young pupils from all over the county received full Gaeltacht summer scholarships at a special ceremony in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Centre on Wednesday night. The students were presented with their scholarships by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gerry McMonagle. Also in attendance was the […]