By Rebecca Crockett FOR many of us, calendars can represent clashing schedules and impending deadlines, yet one Donegal couple has found a way to use theirs to carve out more time together. Emily and Joe Morning from Carrigans began exploring Donegal after receiving a picture calendar for Christmas filled with some of the county’s most picturesque places. […]
A life-changing year for Eric
By Dionne Meehan WITH 2023 now a distant memory for many of us, it was not a year that will be easily forgotten for Downing’s man Eric Roberts. From appearing on Netflix’s hit show ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ to stepping down from his job as a Special Needs Assistant, Eric’s showbiz career well and truly […]
Downings man loses out on game show
By Dionne Meehan DOWNINGS man Eric Roberts has unfortunately been eliminated from ‘Squid Game-The Challenge’ losing out on a whopping $4.56 million. The show, which is based off Netflix’s most-watched series ‘Squid Game’, was recorded in London earlier this year. Advertisement With thousands of viewers tuning in to see how Eric progressed in the show, the […]
Donegal TikTok star ties the knot
Donegal TikTok star Eric Roberts tied the knot yesterday with his beautiful bride Niamh Emmett. Following the mass in the Cathedral in Letterkenny, the couple travelled to Donegal Town for their wedding reception in Harvey’s Point. During the reception, Eric pulled out all the stops. Advertisement From the Red Alert Band to Chasing Abbey it […]
Scottish DJ Calvin Harris tags Donegal Rally in recent TikTok
By Dionne Meehan SCOTTISH DJ Calvin Harris has hash-tagged ‘#donegalrally2023’ in a recent post on TikTok. Adam Wiles, professionally known as Calvin Harris is a DJ, record producer, singer and songwriter best known for his tracks Miracle (with Ellie Goulding), We Found Love (with Rihanna) and One Kiss (with Dua Lipa). Advertisement Taking to TikTok […]
Donegal historian’s Titanic TikTok goes viral
A DONEGAL historian has once again gone viral with another interesting historical fact – this time for her knowledge of the Titantic. Katie Charlwood, (35) is a qualified social scientist and the author, presenter, and host of the ‘Who Did What Now’ podcast. Her recent TikTok on the sinking of the Titanic which details the facts around how […]
Virgin Media delivering fibre broadband to over 300,000 homes in Donegal
Virgin Media are quite literally delivering fibre to your home! To celebrate the launch of two Gigabit full fibre broadband to 345,000 additional homes and businesses in Ireland, Virgin Media are hand-delivering thousands of boxes of fibre cereal to homes across Donegal. The surprize deliveries will be chosen at random as locals wake up to a […]
North West MEP claims Ireland behind the curve on TikTok
FINE Gael’s Colm Markey has written to both the Ceann Comhairle and the Taoiseach, urging them to ban TikTok from government issued phones. It comes amid reports today that UK Ministers and civil servants are to be prohibited from using the Chinese-owned app. The Midlands-North-West MEP commented, “Ireland is behind the curve on this issue. […]
Leading social media figures offer expertise for Local Enterprise Week
TWO of Donegal’s leading social media figures have been advising businesses on how to use online platforms to enhance their business. As part of Local Enterprise Week, a Digital Marketing Expo was held in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny. The event aimed at presenting idea-provoking panelists, engaging presentations and networking opportunities that will help small […]
MEP calls on Oireachtas to ban TikTok from staff phones
Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey has urged the Oireachtas to follow the example set by the European Parliament and ban TikTok from staff devices. The Midlands-North-West representative said he has serious concerns about the security risks posed by the Chinese owned app. On Tuesday, the European Parliament told MEPs and staff to uninstall the app […]