Fascinating exhibition by former Donegal News photographer to open


by Louise Doyle FOR 44 years, former Donegal News photographer Declan Doherty has been behind the lens bringing to life stories of happiness, tragedy and the very ordinary. An exhibition of the award-winning press photographer’s work previewing tonight in Donegal County Museum will be nostalgic for many people, allowing them to walk down memory lane of yesteryear in Donegal. Advertisement ‘Life […]

Swimmers cross the choppy sea to highlight men’s mental health


By Eoin McGarvey Saturday afternoon saw a group of mainland swimmers travel to Arranmore Island to join the now renowned 83-years-old islander Paddy Connaghan for a swim to highlight men’s mental health. It was a windy day, one that saw the Arranmore ferries cancel some early morning sailings. Advertisement The weather however, was being closely […]

Donegal photographer speaks out on mental health struggles


By Emma Ryan A DONEGAL photographer who is set to promote the county in America has told how his dog Iggy helped save his life. James O’Donnell from Falcarragh is well known throughout the county for his stunning images with his two dogs, Iggy and Frida. Advertisement This week, Iggy and Frida hit 50,000 followers on social […]

Gaoth Dobhair photographer captures Donegal’s beauty


FROM beautiful beaches to Donegal’s scenic walks, Amelia Olech will never run out of inspiration for her photography. Originally from Poland, Amelia moved to Gaoth Dobhair last summer with her partner James who has family in the area. Since then she has been captivated by the beauty of her surroundings and is on a mission […]

Tony’s old photos bringing back memories


“YOU’LL be gone one day and nobody will get to see your pics.” A bit of family advice led Tony Nee to start putting up pictures on Facebook last year. Now the page has taken off with some fabulous images, spanning more than fifty years, rekindling memories for young and old alike.Over the years Tony […]

Amateur photographer losing her sight tells her story


A WOMAN who is losing her sight has told her story behind a camera lens. Donegal FemLENS is a powerful  photography exhibition which takes a glimpse into women’s perspectives on a number of topics including loss, lockdown emergence, women in farming, nature and mica homeowners stories. The exhibition was unveiled recently in Donegal County Museum. […]

‘It still doesn’t feel normal in Italy’


ON Monday, Italy entered Phase 3 of its Covid-19 lockdown easing, with almost all activities reopening including playgrounds, theatres and cinemas. Almost 90 per cent of bars and restaurants are already open, but 60 per cent of hotels remain closed. Letterkenny woman Siobhán Hegarty works as a wedding photographer throughout Umbria and the beautiful central […]