Dublin-based law firm Matheson LLP has announced that Gaoth Dobhair native, Marie McGinley, has joined the company as a partner in its Technology and Innovation Group. A recognised leader in the technology and data protection sector, Marie’s expertise is in technology regulation, including AI, outsourcing, commercial contracts, information law, and data protection. She also brings […]
Community Recognition Hall of Fame Award for Convoy’s Liam Mailey
THE valuable work of community and voluntary groups in Donegal was celebrated at Donegal Local Development CLG’s 2025 Community Recognition Awards ceremony on Thursday evening. The annual event honours the incredible contribution such community and environmental groups and social enterprises make in bringing about positive changes right across Donegal. A host of awards were presented […]
Gaoth Dobhair couple celebrate 66th wedding anniversary
GAOTH Dobhair couple Dinny and Frances Gallagher, Meenacladdy recently celebrated their 66th Wedding Anniversary. Frances (née McFadden) and affectionately known as Fanny Néill is originally from Cnoc Fola, while her husband Dinny Dubh Gallagher, is a native of Meenacladdy. They met at a dance in Gortahork Hall on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, […]
A special return home to Gaoth Dobhair
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By Tommy Curran LAST week Mrs Grace Drummond travelled from Adelade in Australia to Sheskinbeg in Gaoth Dobhair to place the ashes of her mum, Ellen Hughes in the ruins of her former home. In the end bringing her mum’s ashes from Adelade to Sheskinbeg is more than a logical task, it is a pilgrimage of […]
Wedding of the week: Glaswegian couple find love in Gaoth Dobhair
ALTHOUGH Shannon and her husband Brendan grew up just five minutes apart in Glasgow, went to the same school and shared mutual friends, their paths never crossed. That was until six years ago when a trip to Gaoth Dobhair, the beloved home of their grandparents, changed everything. Meeting at a Wolfe Tones concert in Seán […]
Exhibition celebrating the beauty of red hair opens in Gaoth Dobhair
ARTIST Maria Gascol is pictured speaking at the opening of the RUA Exhibition in Ionad Naomh Padraig, Dore, Gaoth Dobair last night. The exhibition is a celebration of the uniqueness and beauty of red hair. The quirky initiative was the brainchild of Gortahork-based visual artist Maria who works from Gaoth Dobhair. Advertisement A native of […]
Launch of exhibition celebrating red hair rescheduled
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A COLLABORATIVE arts and community project celebrating the rare beauty of red hair, which has been unfolding in the Donegal Gaeltacht over recent months, culminates in a special exhibition launching next Friday, October 10. The exhibition was set to take place on Friday evening but was postponed due to Storm Amy. The quirky initiative was […]
Fishermen rescued after boat sinks off Gaoth Dobhair
FOUR fishermen were rescued after their boat sank off the Gaoth Dobhair coast yesterday morning. The boat got into difficulty early on Thursday morning off the coast at Bloody Foreland. A distress call from the boat was picked up at the Malin Head centre and a search operation was launched. Advertisement The men, however, were […]
Councillor welcomes Presidential Candidate’s return to Donegal
Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has returned to Donegal today. The Independent TD’s schedule includes visits to Donegal Town, Killybegs, Ardara and An Clochán Liath, where she will engage with local communities and rally support ahead of the election. The close of nominations on Wednesday afternoon officially marked the beginning of the presidential election race, with […]
Powerful album and book is launched in Gaoth Dobhair
By Tommy Curran ESTEEEMED sean-nós singer and researcher of Gaelic song, Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde has released a powerful new album, Gealach na gCuanta alongside a major new publication exploring the intertwined roots of ancient Gaelic harp playing and sean-nós singing. The new album and book was officially launched by the acclaimed fiddle player Paddy […]