The Third Degree: Guiding others to achieve their goals


Anne McHugh is proud of the role which the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB) plays in the lives of so many in our communities. The Ballyshannon native tells us of the challenges of being Chief Executive – a role that is busy and complex, but one that she loves. Hi Anne, thanks for doing this interview. […]


THE THIRD DEGREE: Conor McGlinchey enjoying the taste of life as a brewer


In his Third Degree column, Paul Bradley has beenspeaking to Letterkenny native, Conor McGlinchey, head brewer at Southwark Brewery in London  Hi Conor, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a bit about yourself please. Aye no bother, I’m from Letterkenny and studied in NUI Galway. After finishing there, I moved down […]


‘Biodiversity is in fashion now, but I have always embraced it’


Biodiversity farmer of the year, Andrew McMenamin chats to Paul Bradley in this week’s edition of The Third Degree about the future of livestock farming, adopting new ideas to achieve emissions targets, and his love of beekeeping. Hi Andrew, thanks for agreeing to this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I grew up on […]


How a grandmother’s stories about old Letterkenny sparked a passion for history


Letterkenny’s Kieran Kelly sits down with Paul Bradley in this week’s edition of The Third Degree to talk about his many passions. From delving into the Cathedral Town’s fascinating history to editing the hugely popular Christmas annual, he is a busy man! Hi Kieran, thanks for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little […]


Film Festival

Actor, writer and director shares insight into the film industry


In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, actor, writer and director Caroline Harvey provides an insight into the film industry in Ireland, how she started out, projects she is working on and how she feels the industry is changing. Hi Caroline, how are you? Could you tell us a little bit about yourself, please? […]


Magician Jesse shares the tricks of the trade


In this week’s Third Degree, Paul Bradley spoke to Clown and Magician Jessie Harkin from Convoy. Hi Jesse, thank you for the interview. How are things with you – busy year? Things are good! I just got back home from touring with Circus Corvenieo for eight months! I’m excited to be back in Donegal, with my […]


Getting better at Bridge is like learning a language


In this week’s Third Degree Jim O’Sullivan, Secretary of Donegal Bridge Congress talks about his journey from Cork all the way to Donegal, teaching in St Eunan’s College and how he keeps busy in his retirement. Hi Jim, how are you? Could you tell us a little bit about yourself please? I was born in […]


From Transylvania to Gaoth Dobhair


In this week’s edition of The Third Degree, Paul Bradley chats to Columbia Hillen, writer, photographer, and herbalist about her interesting career and making Gaoth Dobhair her home. Columbia, you’ve led an interesting life. Could you tell us a little bit about yourself please? Transylvania was where I grew up and my parents being geologists, […]

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