Honouring Red Hugh in Spain


PEOPLE from Donegal and across the globe will converge on Valladolid in Spain next week to mark the death and funeral of Irish Chieftain and hero Red Hugh O’Donnell. A re-enactment of the state funeral he was given back in 1602 will take place in the city that was once the centre of power in […]

Ballybofey student one step closer to dream job


By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL student has been selected to participate in the Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme in Spain. Cormac O’Donnell from Ballybofey is one of 30 successful candidates selected out of over 6,000 applicants. Advertisement Having a determination to fly from a young age, Cormac is now one step closer to his dream […]

 City of Derry Airport launches flights to Majorca and Portugal’s Algarve 


Travel Solutions, Northern Ireland’s leading tour operator, today announced their return to City of Derry Airport next summer with direct flights to Palma, Majorca and to Faro on Portugal’s Algarve. Peter McMinn, Travel Solutions Managing Director, said when making the announcement. “Our direct flights from City of Derry Airport have proven very popular with holiday […]

Annagry man travels to Spain for hip operation under EU scheme


A WEST Donegal man has spoken of how he flew to Spain for hip replacement surgery using a little-known EU law. Former Defence Forces soldier Seamus McBride, from Annagry, described the whole experience as “first class” and said more people from Donegal should use the scheme. Under the EU Cross Border Health Directive, people across the EU […]

Donegal man to represent US at World Tapas Championship


A DONEGAL man has been selected to represent the United States at the World Tapas Championship in Spain next week. Joseph McFadden from Dunfanaghy, who works as the Executive Chef at Margaritaville Resort in Orlando, is one of fifteen chefs from around the globe who will be vying for the title in Valladolid. The son […]

Donegal is well suited for cycling holidays


MARTIN Birney has spent the past few months exploring the highways and byways of Donegal on a bicycle. A qualified cycling coach, Martin (65) has been putting together cycling holidays in Mallorca, France and Italy for more than twenty years through his company, SportActive. At this time of year, the Ramelton native would usually be […]

Spanish property buyers to recoup €3 million


UP TO twenty Donegal homebuyers who were caught cold by the Spanish property market crash are expected to recoup much of the €3m they paid for holiday homes that were never built. A ruling in Spain’s supreme court in December 2015 opened the way for hundreds of Irish people to claim directly from the banks […]

Calls to have Red Hugh’s remains returned to Donegal


A descendant of Red Hugh O’Donnell, King of Tyrconnell, would like to see the former king’s remains brought back to Donegal Town and buried in the former Franciscan chapel there. Francis (Frank) Martin O’Donnell, who now lives in Vienna, represents the next-of-kin who are watching closely to see if bones found during an archaeological dig […]