NATIONAL radio star Dermot Whelan is “excited to get back to Donegal” for his ‘Mind full Tour’ which takes to the stage at An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny this February. Dermot spent time in Donegal during the summer, where he enjoyed the “incredible beaches, golf courses and most of all the people. “I just love spending […]
Broadcasting to the world from Letterkenny hills
A LETTERKENNY pensioner’s love of music has led to him taking up a regular slot on a global radio station. Hugh McLean (76) has a three-hour Monday night slot on Donegal Bay Radio which plays a wide range of American and Irish Country music, as well as classic hits and golden oldies. The station is […]
Chronicling the life of a great chronicler
FOR over fifty years, journalist Joe McGarrigle chronicled the life and times of Donegal and its people. His contribution to television, radio and press made him one of the best known and most respected provincial journalists in the country. He left behind him a collection of over 800 photographs, audio recordings (including the last known […]
The Beach Boys of Rossnowlagh to be featured on RTÉ Radio
THE story of how four brothers in Donegal brought surfing to Ireland will be featured on national radio next week.