GAOTH Dobhair broadcaster and journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the Wellness Industry in Ireland in a new TG4 programme. Áine has been on a journey of change over the past year with a pivot in career as she tries to find more balance in her life. Follow Áine as she tries the latest therapies and treatments […]
Quirky new Donegal project celebrates the rare beauty of red hair
By Róise Collins A PROJECT celebrating the rare beauty of red hair will take place in the Donegal Gaeltacht in the coming weeks. The quirky initiative is the brainchild of Gortahork-based visual artist Maria Gasol. A native of Spain, Maria’s interest in red hair began with its rarity in her home country. “In fact, I […]
Áine Ní Bhreisláin explores wellness Industry
Gaoth Dobhair broadcaster and journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin explores the Wellness Industry in Ireland in a new TG4 programme.
Gaoth Dobhair man opens up about grief on TG4 programme
A GAOTH Dobhair man has opened up about his own grief following the death of his partner in a programme to air on TG4 next week. Misneach – Cumha is an exploration of grief told through the authored journey of Breandán de Gallaí from Gaoth Dobhair whose partner passed away in 2021. It’s been said […]
Adapting Mother Nature’s gifts to our health needs
Qualified medical herbalist Columbia Hillen hosts event in Gaoth Dobhair PEOPLE from places as diverse as Newfoundland, Glasgow, Armagh, Nottingham, Belfast, Donegal and Dublin took part in a special herbal medicine workshop in Gaoth Dobhair, creating winter tonic syrups, herb cornbread and a sweet snack called ‘grá balls’, made with pine and maple syrup. The all-day […]
New exhibition from Peadar McDaid to be launched this weekend
A new body of work by well-known Letterkenny artist Peadar McDaid, will launch this Saturday at An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair. Peadar created the artwork titled ‘Boglands’ with help from an Artist Bursary award. Speaking about this project Peadar said, “The landscape and its ever-changing ways is my muse and I am grateful to Donegal […]
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were in Donegal
Dionne Meehan delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. January 11, 1975 SIX MEN LOST IN BURTONPORT TRAGEDY IN one of the worst ever sea disasters along the Donegal coast six young fishermen lost their lives when their 65 foot modern trawler struck a submerged rock off the deserted […]
Funeral takes place of much loved Bunbeg man, Pádraig O’Boyle
THERE was deep sadness in West Donegal following the death at his home on Thursday, January 2 of Pádraig O’Boyle, Knockastolar, Bunbeg. He would have celebrated his 37th birthday on Wednesday last. A son of Vincent and Bella O’Boyle, Pádraig was in ill health for many years. At his Funeral Mass on Sunday the main […]
Sadness in Gaoth Dobhair at death of Nóra Doherty
MOVING tributes have been paid to Nóra Doherty (92), Cotteen, Derrybeg who was laid to rest in Magheragallon Cemetery over Christmas. Affectionately better known as Nóra Joe, she died at her home on Christmas Eve. Speaking during her Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg her neighbour, Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir described Nóra as a […]
Charity Walk and Run for Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre
Gaoth Dobhair was busy this Stephen’s Day as a number of charity walks and runs took place across the parish. Three walks set off from Dunlewey, Crolly and Cnoc Fola. All of the participants ended their walks at the Gaoth Dobhair Day Care Centre where refreshments were served. This is an annual event with all […]