Narin man becomes first wheelchair user to conquer Sliabh Liag


A DONEGAL man has conquered the summit of Europe’s highest sea cliffs in his wheelchair. Paul Dawson (55) launched his mission to scale Sliabh Liag earlier this year as he wanted to “move mountains” for disabled people. He is also raising funds to purchase a 4×4 Off Road Powered Wheelchair to access the beautiful Blue […]


Plans to open Ireland’s only thatching school in county


THE restoration of thatched cottages on the Wild Atlantic Way in recent years has led to plans to open a school in Donegal devoted to the ancient craft of thatching. The promoters, Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Limited, say that the thatcher traineeship course in The Dolmen Centre will be the first of its kind […]


Bill Murray putts Donegal on the map


ACTOR and comedian Bill Murray stepped out of character to enjoy a few rounds of golf in Donegal this week. The Ghostbusters and Caddyshack star is filming a new season of golf series The Links Life, to air on YouTube and other streaming platforms. On the 70-year-old’s radar for the travel documentary is Portsalon, Cruit […]