Bronagh Doherty recently graduated with a diploma in School Leadership from University of Limerick. Bronagh is from Gaoth Dobhair and she is pictured with her husband Sean. University of Limerick has conferred degrees on more than 1,200 students this week as part of its latest graduation ceremonies. The University now boasts more than 125,000 alumni […]
Gaoth Dobhair boutique awarded for outstanding customer service
A small independent boutique has won the Highland Radio customer service award for Outstanding Business in Ladies Retail 2024. Buitic Eilish opened in August 2021 in Bunbeg, Gaoth Dobhair and is going from strength to strength. This quirky boutique promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. It is wheelchair friendly and has a childrens’ sensory corner for […]
Heritage Council funding approved for two separate Gaoth Dobhair projects
News of funding for two Gaoth Dobhair projects by the Heritage Council has been welcomed by the local parish priest, Fr. Brian Ó Fearraigh. The sum of €25,000 has been approved for a Conservation Plan and Feasibility Study for the Old Saint Mary’s Church, at Derrybeg. Meanwhile funding of €6,826 will go towards a Conversation […]
Oona Hyland’s exhibition opens at An Gailearaí
An exhibition by well-known artist Oona Hyland entitled ‘Active Forgetting’ was launched at An Gailearaí in Gaoth Dobhair at the weekend. Oona, who spent many years involved in the art scene in Donegal where she dedicated her practice to printmaking, unveiled a new solo body of work which includes film, sculpture, installation as well as […]
FRESH TAKE: Priests need a fresh approach to appeal to this generation
By Sabrina Sweeney As a group of young Irish dancers brought a different aspect to the St Patrick’s Day Mass celebrated in one Donegal parish at the weekend, in the neighbouring diocese of Derry, Bishop Dónal McKeown was giving a sermon about the dangers of the resistance to change amongst many within the church as […]
Fundraiser in aid of the Palestine Medical Relief Society
A FUNDRAISER is being held in Gaoth Dobhair in aid of the Palestine Medical Relief Society tomorrow. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Oifig Sinn Féin, Gaoth Dobhair at 3pm.
Muireann Bradley to play three concerts as part of the Earagail Arts Festival
Donegal teenage music sensation Muireann Bradley is to appear in three concerts in her home county this summer. The Ballybofey musician has confirmed three dates in July as part of the Earagail Arts Festival. The finger-picking guitarist and singer rose to fame following her show-stopping appearance on Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. […]
Neighbour charged with murder of Gaoth Dobhair woman in Scotland
A NEIGHBOUR has been charged with the murder of a 61-year-old Gaoth Dobhair grandmother in Scotland. Clare Kilduff (37) made no plea during the private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday, the Daily Record has reported. Kilduff was remanded in custody with the case submitted for further examination by prosecutors. Advertisement Ms Coll, a mother-of-three, was found with […]
Gaoth Dobhair native Joseph Mac Aoidh joins Nuacht Cúla4
Gaoth Dobhair native Joseph Mac Aoidh joins Nuacht Cúla4 today as a new presenter. Nuacht Cúla4 is a daily six-minute news bulletin especially for children from Tuesday to Friday at 1:30pm on the new Cúla4 channel. Joseph (23) attended Scoil Adhamhnáin Naofa national school and Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair secondary school before going to Queen’s University, Belfast […]
Loughanure woman to walk 366 days for Donegal Cancer Flights
By Dionne Meehan LOUGHANURE woman Bríd Winnie Sweeney is also raising much needed funds for Donegal Cancer Flights and Services by walking 366 days in 2024 which is a leap year. Losing her brother, mother and father to cancer in the space of six years, Bríd wanted to give back to this worthy charity. Advertisement Based […]