by Louise Doyle POLICE in Scotland investigating the murder of a Gaoth Dobhair woman who was found dead in a flat in south Lanarkshire in December have said they are keen to hear from anyone with information. Ann Coll (61) sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene in a first floor flat in Rutherglen. […]
The story of a landlord who owned 23,000 acres in Gaoth Dobhair
by Kate Heaney A FASCINATING insight into the demise of the landlord system in Ireland was published last week by former Donegal resident and journalism lecturer and editor, Roy Greenslade. ‘The Peer the Priests and the Press’ details the story of Lord George Augusta Hill who once owned 23,000 acres of West Donegal. He, like […]
‘They are expecting us to be winning championships’ – Breathnach
BY RYAN FERRY GAOTH Dobhair’s Aidan Breathnach says that the Under 21 ‘A’ Championship was the perfect tonic for his team after their disappointing showing in the Senior Final in October. Breathnach and his teammates were underdogs heading into the SFC decider against a seasoned Naomh Conaill side, and while there was no shame in […]
Gaoth Dobhair windfarm operator presents cheques to community
At a presentation function held in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore at the weekend the Gaoth Dobhair based windmills Gineadoirí Gaoithe Teoranta presented cheques totalling €34,500 to local voluntary groups, schools and football groups. They presented €5,000 to Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dore while a further €5,000 was presented to the St. Vincent de Paul Conference. The Donegal […]
Housing project for Údarás land in Gaoth Dobhair
A HOUSING initiative to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish speakers on a site in Gaoth Dobhair has been approved by Údarás na Gaeltachta. The board of Údarás na Gaeltachta is being supported by a capital allocation of €250,000 towards development and research costs to develop a model of affordable housing for Irish […]
Run in the Dark event organisers say thank you
THE organisers of the recent Run in the Dark fundraiser held in Gaoth Dobhair have offered a special thank you to all who helped support the event. On Wednesday, November 15, people all around the world took part in a 5k run, wheel or walk as part of a global celebration to light up the night […]
Migration Memories exhibition opens in Gaoth Dobhair
by Eoin McGarvey ‘Cuimhní na Coigríche’ (Migration Memories), a new solo exhibition by Moira Mc Iver exploring the history of migration between Donegal and Glasgow, has opened at An Gailearaí, Gaoth Dobhair. Born in Scotland and living between Donegal and Northern Ireland, Moira has spent her life crossing borders. Migration Memories derives from a series […]
Donegal artist creates copper keep-sake for The Coronas
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL Copper Artist was left star stuck at the weekend when he presented a specially commissioned piece of art to Dublin based band, The Coronas. In Donegal to perform at the ever-popular Fomhair Festival in Gaoth Dobhair, The Coronas were left speechless when they were surprised with a beautiful hand-made copper […]
Island community being denied access to their homes – claim
By Diarmaid Doherty A small Donegal island has been cut off to some of its residents because emergency repairs are needed to the steps of the island’s pier. Inis Meáin, which lies just off Port Arthur in Gaoth Dobhair, is a summer-only inhabited island but it’s claimed some of its residents are being excluded from […]
Donegal singer brings out new children’s song book
Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde admits that the publication of his new children’s song book, ‘Preab sa Cheol’ took a little longer to get over the line than he initially expected. It’s a project that was the best part of three years in the making, so it’s no surprise that he was so keen to get his […]