The Earagail Arts Festival, – Donegal’s premier summer event on the Wild Atlantic Way (July 10-28), is once again filled with entertainment for all the family to enjoy. The festival’s line-up features 100 events including over 300 artists from across the globe during 19 magical Donegal days and nights. Included in this are three funfilled […]
Programme of events launched for Star Wars festival
Fáilte Ireland has today unveiled the programme of events for this year’s ‘May the 4th Be With You’ festival on the Wild Atlantic Way, which extends to Donegal’s Inishowen Peninsula for the first time this year. Celebrating May the 4th, the day when fans across the globe commemorate the Star Wars Universe, the festival includes […]
Tubridy to broadcast live from Rathmullan Pier tomorrow
“This is a great promotional opportunity for Rathmullan, the Fanad Peninsula and the Wild Atlantic Way.”
Sliabh Liag Distillery Launches An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin
Sliabh Liag Distillery will launch An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin this weekend. An Dúlamán is inspired by the Donegal coast and the ingredients found around the Sliabh Liag peninsula. The gin’s name comes from the traditional song Dúlamán na binne bhuí, made famous by Altan, Clannad and other famous Irish singers and songwriters. The […]
New bespoke bike stands at beaches in Donegal
So with these new bike stands now available why not cycle to the beach and leave the car at home…
Special meeting to discuss Gaoth Dobhair’s wild rhubarb problem
Gaoth Dobhair’s famous natural beauty is being threatened by a wild rhubarb plant which is out of control and spreading rapidly. Gunnera Tinctoria, the plant’s official name, was once used as an ornamental plant in gardens but it has recently become widespread in Glassagh and Brinalack, destroying fields and the area’s famous landscape. It has […]
Nikki’s last challenge of the year is her scariest yet
WELL, what can I say about my last challenge other than, holy Hell! I am still buzzing from it over a week later.
Goodbye to the infamous Gweebarra Bends
THE infamous ‘Gweebarra Bends’ are a thing of the past thanks to major ongoing works on the main N56 Dungloe to Glenties road.
Fáilte Ireland admits it got Errigal’s name wrong
FAILTE has admitted it erred in attributing ‘the name of a hotel’ to Donegal’s highest mountain in one of its latest publications.
Flybe commences new service to Birmingham and Edinburgh
Flybe will operate six weekly flights to both Birmingham and Edinburgh from Ireland West Airport and are currently on sale for both the summer and winter seasons on www.flybe.com. This expansion of Flybe services is great news for the West and North West of Ireland as represents the biggest seat capacity announcement for the West […]