By Paul Bradley Hi Sheila, could you tell us a little about yourself, please? I am from a New York hamlet called Menands, with a population of 4,000 people. Our claim to fame is having a US President buried in our cemetery. Advertisement I loved NY winters and the hot cocoa after being out for […]
‘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 […]
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, […]
When no two days, or even two hours are ever the same
This week Paul Bradley meets up with Paul Smyth, the Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor who perhaps should have been a detective! Hi Paul, thank you for this interview. How are things generally? Thanks for the invitation and hello to all your readers. Things are good, busy and about to get a lot busier over […]
‘Without our domestic tourists, I simply would not have survived’
In this week’s Third Degree column, Paul Bradley speaks with Paddy Byrne, Sliabh Liag Boat Trips – a man who lives for the sea, and some decent weather. Hi Paddy, thanks for the interview. Could you tell us a little about yourself, please (briefly, where you grew up, where you learned your skills…) My name is Paddy […]
Celebrating the wild things of Donegal
In this week’s Third Degree column, Paul Bradley catches up with Ramelton friends, Laura Buchanan and Hannah Gallagher, authors of the book ‘Wild Things’. Hi Laura, Hannah, thank you for doing this interview. Could you tell us a little about yourselves please. H: Hi Paul! I grew up just outside Ramelton in a beautiful small community known […]