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 […]
Funeral to take place tomorrow of broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí
By Emma Ryan THERE is widespread sadness across Donegal following the death of broadcaster and Irish language champion Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí. Rónán died at his home in Cois Cláidigh in Gaoth Dobhair on Tuesday at the age of 53. Advertisement His Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, September 22, in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg at 11am, with […]
Popular priest prepares to cut his curls
A POPULAR west Donegal priest Fr Brian Ó Fearraigh is preparing to chop his flowing black curls next weekend in aid of a very special cause. The event organised by ‘Na Selkies’ will take place next Friday and all the proceeds will go to young Gaoth Dobhair boy, Oisín Campbell. Oisín was born with a […]
40 years on – Remembering Donegal sisters’ joyous return from British prison
Forty years ago this week there were jubilant scenes in Gaoth Dobhair for the return of sisters Ann and Eileen Gillespie who had just been released from a British prison having served almost ten years of a 15 year sentence. Ann, a former model, and her sister were arrested in Holyhead in April 1974 and were […]
Sadness at death of well known broadcaster
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 […]