A US Congressman, world boxing champion and major brothel keeper is just one of the gangsters featured in a new book by Gaoth Dobhair based writer and author John Joe McGinley. The Irish Wise Guys shines the spotlight on 17 of the most notorious Irish American crime bosses for whom death and destruction was a […]
Going wild for Wild Atlantic Gweedore
“Members of our diaspora and those with no connections to Donegal but who have fallen in love with Gweedore in past visits are missing the parish”
An artist exhibits his ‘unedited’ view of Donegal
Over the course of the past eight months he has explored the hidden byways of Donegal searching for perfect views to set up the canvas and paint.
In search of a quieter life in west Donegal
Last week, she opened a gift shop ‘Harbour Road’ in Bunbeg and she’s now looking forward to experiencing life at a vastly different pace
Special meeting to discuss Gaoth Dobhair’s wild rhubarb problem
Gaoth Dobhair’s famous natural beauty is being threatened by a wild rhubarb plant which is out of control and spreading rapidly. Gunnera Tinctoria, the plant’s official name, was once used as an ornamental plant in gardens but it has recently become widespread in Glassagh and Brinalack, destroying fields and the area’s famous landscape. It has […]
Local hotelier to take Gweedore to the global stage
We’re re-positioning An Chúirt. It’s a fantastic asset with 70 great rooms, a great health and leisure centre and a great spa.
New Pet Farm is fun for all the family
An entrepreneurial Gweedore man has been turning the heads of the locals with his Alpacas, Llamas and Racoons. Five years after launching their hugely successful holy water dispensers, Connie and Fionnuala Gallagher have formally opened the family friendly Errigal View Pet Farm at the beautiful An Chúirt Hotel. From Sleeghan, Derrybeg, Mr & Mrs Gallagher […]
Council investigate sand removal from ‘protected’ beach
THE alleged illegal removal of thousands of tonnes of sand from a protected beach in Gweedore is being investigated by Donegal County Council.
Well known Gaoth Dobhair hotel for sale at €250,000
THE well known Sea View Hotel at Magheraclogher, Bunbeg, which closed in January last, was put on the market this week with an asking price of €250,000.
Gaoth Dobhair woman proud of super grandson
A GWEEDORE woman this week spoke of her pride at her grandson being named Ireland’s Young Carer of the Year 2014.