By Dionne Meehan A VIGIL was held at Machaire Gathlán pier in Gaoth Dobhair last Wednesday for missing kayaker Paul Buchanan. Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from Machaire Gathlán pier at around 5pm on Thursday evening, October 3. Advertisement The vigil was organised […]
Tributes paid as Dara retires from Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union
A presentation function was held in Cúirt Hotel, Gaoth Dobhair on Saturday night to mark the retirement of Dara Uí Dhuibhir from Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union. Dara of Ard na gCeapairí, Derrybeg has retired after serving the company for 33 years, 23 of which were as Chief Executive and 10 years as a member of […]
Tender issued for development at Bunbeg harbour
PONTOONS aimed at attracting more leisure boats to west Donegal are to be developed in Bunbeg. A tender has been issued for contractors interested in taking on the building project. Bunbeg harbour was created almost 200 years ago to serve the local fishing industry. Advertisement In the earlier part of the 20th century it was […]
Gaoth Dobhair baker with winning Irish recipe
A GAOTH Dobhair teenager this week won the prestigious GRADAIM Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for her amazing baking skills and her promotion of the Irish language. Aoibhín Ní Deá, who started her own business at just 14, took the top award in the 18-21 category at a ceremony held in the City Hall, […]
Gaoth Dobhair photographer captures Donegal’s beauty
FROM beautiful beaches to Donegal’s scenic walks, Amelia Olech will never run out of inspiration for her photography. Originally from Poland, Amelia moved to Gaoth Dobhair last summer with her partner James who has family in the area. Since then she has been captivated by the beauty of her surroundings and is on a mission […]
Irish Pressings secure multi-million euro package
GAOTH Dobhair based company Irish Pressings has secured a multi-million Euro package of work from Jaguar Land Rover. The company, which was nominated as a preferred supplier to Jaguar Land Rover late last year, plan to begin production in 2021. This will help contribute to the continued expansion of the company which has grown by […]