By Dionne Meehan INTERNATIONAL superstar Suzi Quatro is set to headline Oakfest in Oakfield Park tomorrow and will be gracing the stage in Raphoe at 9.15pm. The American singer, bass guitarist and songwriter came from a very musical family of five children. Advertisement Being passed on her musical genes from her father, Suzi said at […]
‘Gerry’s presence will always be felt here, and he still inspires’
In this week’s edition of The Third Degree David Fisher, Estate Manager at Oakfield Park reflects on the passing of Gerry Robinson, discusses plans for the popular amenity and running a more sustainable steam engine. Hi David, thanks for agreeing to this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself? I grew up close […]
Oakfest tickets on sale now
DONEGAL’S much anticipated family friendly festival, Oakfest, is back again for 2023 with a stellar line up of acts set to take to the stage. On September 9 and 10, Oakfield Park will transform into a music festival with two very different line ups, across two stages with something for everyone to enjoy. On, Saturday September 9, the […]
YOUTHopia Future Fair 2023 – Young People and the Future of Europe
OVER 150 young people from across Donegal and the North West attended the YOUTHopia Future Fair in Oakfield Park in Raphoe on Thursday, April 27. YOUTHopia is an EU funded project led by the Assembly of European Regions in partnership with Donegal County Council. The YOUTHopia project aims to make sure that young people across […]
Picture Special: Teddy bear’s picnic in Oakfield Park
Families gathered in Oakfield Park on Friday to enjoy a day full of fun at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic.
Get ready for some Teenage Kicks at Oakfield Park
OAKFEST, Donegal’s family friendly festival, will return on September 10 and 11 with a fantastic line-up of acts, great food and drink and entertainment for all. The legendary Undertones are this year’s headline act supported by dynamic folk orchestra No Crows featuring Steve Wickham from The Waterboys and Lisa Lambe. Rory and the Island is […]
Interest grows in home produced food products
SHOWCASING homegrown and locally sourced produce is at the centre of a new food attraction at Raphoe’s Oakfield Park put together by the venue’s head chef and head gardener. The monthly event showcases the huge range of fruit, veg and herbs grown on the grounds of the park and also promotes the use of Donegal […]
The ‘The Santa Express’ returns to Oakfield Park
THE extremely popular Santa Express train will return to Oakfield Park in Raphoe again this year promising to be even bigger and better. The unique Christmas experience for all the family will run from December 1st to 23rd. This year, for the first time, there will be an Artisan Christmas Market giving you a chance […]
Raphoe: A market town in Donegal that’s fighting back
A typical rural Irish town, its residents were battling hard to keep the town’s community spirit as the last bank prepared to close for the last time
New Donegal Community Garden Network is blossoming
Begun in Spring 2016, the Network presently consists of 26 communally-run gardens – the latest addition being on Tory Island – which share ideas…