THE death has taken place of well known Gaoth Dobhair radio broadcaster Seán Diver. Séan Diver of Coshclady, Bunbeg, was a broadcaster on Raidio na Gaeltachta for over 20 years. His remains will repose at his home from 11am today, Thursday and Friday until rosary time at 8pm nightly. Advertisement Funeral arrangements are to be […]
Rory’s wish to climb ‘the big mountain’ to come true at the weekend
By Róise Collins A Gaoth Dobhair family are preparing to climb Errigal Mountain this weekend to make their son Rory’s very special dream come true. Six year old Rory McDevitt has Cerebral Palsy, a physical disability, as well as a number of other medical issues, so this weekend’s climb will be no small feat. Advertisement […]
Stunning new wall calendar launched
A stunning wall calendar by Éamonn Coyle, a native of Brinaleck, Gaoth Dobhair and who is based in Dublin is now available. The calendar ‘Féilire 2024’ is entirely in the Irish language and it features some of Ireland’s most wild and rugged landscapes and seascapes. Éamonn produces a calendar each year and he travels the length […]
Dolphins accompany rowers for charity event
On Sunday last, August 6, three crews from Cumann na gCurach Gaoth Dobhair set off on an ambitious charity row in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. The club undertakes a row for charity on an annual basis with this year’s being the longest route taken since the club’s formation in 2007. The Kevin […]
Frustration over litter dumped in Gaoth Dobhair
LOCALS in the Gaoth Dobhair area have been left frustrated after bags of litter were dumped in a residential area. Over the weekend, bin bags of litter appeared at the roadside beside an overflowing bin in the centre of Gaoth Dobhair. The rubbish bags then became ripped apart by seagulls and the contents was strewn across […]
Local volunteers the stars of the show at Sult
LAST weekend Gaoth Dobhair welcomed many massive international musicians for another successful Sult Music Festival. But the real stars of the show never took to the stage or stood in the spotlight. Instead the over 80 volunteers worked tirelessly together behind the scenes to make sure the show went on. Advertisement After a fantastic opening on […]
Be Positive/Bí Dearfach to open Irish base in gteic Gaoth Dobhair
The company Be Positive/Bí Dearfach are to establish their new base in gteic Gaoth Dobhair in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Based in Scotland, Be Positive is an IT Services Company offering flexible, scalable and cost-effective Business Analysis solutions to its customers and focusing on enabling companies to enhance their digital capabilities. The company will officially open […]
The Third Degree: Kerry artist’s special connection to Gaoth Dobhair
IN this week’s edition of The Third Degree artist Niall Naessens chats about his recent exhibition in Gaoth Dobhair, his family connection to the county and what inspires him in his work. Hi Niall, many thanks for agreeing to do this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I am from Dublin […]
Calls to widen busy Gaoth Dobhair road
LOCALS are calling for one of the busiest roads in Gaoth Dobhair to be widened ahead of the summer season. In recent years Donegal County Council had resurfaced and widened the sides of part of the Magheragallon road from the GAA Pitch up towards Middletown. But locals are now calling to finish the other part […]
Coveted bursary award for Catriona
GAOTH DOBHAIR musician Catriona Ní Ghribín has been awarded the coveted TG4 Gradam Ceoil Bursary Award for Traditional Music. The successful recipients of the bursary were presented with the award at City Hall, Belfast by the Lord Mayor, Tina Black. They received a tour of the building and Catriona even got a chance to try […]