FROM New Delhi to New York, Paris to Zagreb – writers from far flung places gathered at Teac Jack in Gaoth Dobhair this week for a special international retreat. One of several such events organised by award-winning Ireland Writing Retreat each year, the week comprised workshops on subjects as varied as story arc, character development, […]
A weekend to remember for Letterkenny’s Clare O’Donnell
By Eoin McGarvey The curtain came down on the 2024 Mary from Dungloe Festival on Sunday night when pharmacy technician Clare O’Donnell from Letterkenny was announced as the 57th winner of the Mary title. Born and bred in Letterkenny, Clare, 26 is a daughter of Gerard and Iris O’Donnell and was delighted to be representing […]
German journalists shine spotlight on County Donegal
FIVE journalists from Germany with a combined audience reach of 1.3 million people, have been exploring Donegal as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The journalists represent national radio station, as well as various print and online publications. The group has been following an action-packed itinerary to discover some of the many fantastic activities and experiences […]
Conor McCormick launches Glenveagh National Park’s first ever Mountain Trike
BY JEROME HUGHES KILMACRENNAN’S Conor McCormick has launched a fantastic new addition to Glenveagh National Park and is now the face of Mountain Trike, a modern electric wheelchair that will make the park much easier to explore. At the launch last weekend, Conor’s mother, Deirdre McCormick, described the chair as “invaluable”. Advertisement She was just […]
New book showcasing Donegal’s native woodlands launched
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has launched a book titled “Coillte Dúchasacha Chontae Dhún na nGall, Native Woodlands of County Donegal” at Glenveagh Visitor Centre. Written by Seán Ó Gaoithín, Foreman and Gardener at Glenveagh National Park, the book describes the significance of Donegal’s native woodlands and their context in the […]
Exhibition offers a glimpse into Glenveagh’s glamorous past
FROM the late 1800’s to the 1980’s gentry from across the globe gathered in Glenveagh. The wide variety of fascinating guests, included actors, writers, poets and prominent politicians who visited the castle in the Derryveagh Mountains to fish, hunt and stalk deer. As part of a fascinating new exhibition in the castle both the guest […]
Common sense needed to solve Glenveagh parking issues – claim
LOCAL businesses and tourist providers around Glenveagh National Park and the west of the county this week condemned “the lack of common sense” at the popular tourist attraction which saw a ‘car park full’ notice being displayed on a number of days over recent weeks. This led potential tourists to turn around and drive away […]
2,000 Irish Scots Pine trees planted at Glenveagh
THE largest plantation of its kind has been carried out in Glenveagh National Park as 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees have been planted. National Parks and Wildlife Service staff at Glenveagh National Park have planted 2,000 native Irish Scots Pine trees in the Upper Glen of the park – the largest plantation of its kind that has […]
Over 250 people have reported Saturday’s earthquake
THE Irish National Seismic Network is urging people across Donegal who felt the earthquake this weekend to file a report on their website. So far, over 250 people have reported that they felt or heard the earthquake across Donegal. The 2.5 magnitude earthquake occurred near Glenveagh National Park in northwest Donegal, in the early hours […]
Extra staff secured for Glenveagh as visitors soar
EXTRA staff and extended worker contracts for Glenveagh National Park has been confirmed as visitor numbers soar at the popular tourist attraction. The number of visitors to Glenveagh is already up by 20,000 in the first six months of this year. Advertisement The decision was made by Minister for Arts and Culture Heather Humphreys […]