John Murray Show Video Highlights Here are some highlights from The John Murray Show’s trip to Dunfanaghy in Co. Donegal. As part of the show, a walk was recorded in Carrigart the evening before. … and here are the photos from the trip https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.401644999896868.92119.102471646480873&type=1
Wild Atlantic Way Update The Wild Atlantic Way is an exciting new project which involves the development of a driving route along the Atlantic coast of Ireland from Donegal to Cork. Theroute itself will comprise of a central spine, togetherwith a series of loops and spurs off it to encouragepeople to explore all that the […]
John Murray Show Carrigart A large crowd from across Ireland are expected in Carrigart on Wednesday for a walk organised on behalf of the John Murray radio show on RTE I. Two buses have been sponsored by McGinley Coaches to ferry walkers from Dublin, while many more are expected to make their own way. The […]
Cruit Island Golf Club The 9 holes of Cruit Island Golf course were created as recently as 1986 by Michael Doherty, the professional at City of Derry Golf Club. And yet it has the feel of an old style classic links that has been around for generations. The sound of the sea is ever present […]
Buncrana Music Arts and Culture Festival Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th July 2012 The organising committee for this year’s Buncrana Music, Arts and Culture Festival have this week launched the full programme of events. The festival, which had been in jeopardy, was only saved in March when a new committee was formed. The festival kicks […]
King of Tory at Ulster Fleadh The King of Tory will be performing at the Ulster Fleadh 2012 in Dungiven at an open air concert on Saturday 28th July at 2pm in the middle of the town. Patsy Dan Mac Ruaidhri (Rodgers) is the ‘King of Tory’ by general consensus of his fellow islanders. A […]
Ballymastocker Beach Donegal This one has been adjudged by overseas press as not just one of the best in Ireland, but in the world. How it was ever pipped by some old Seychelles beach is beyond us. Ballymastocker is divided in three, like a golden-sanded triptych that catches your breath as you round the bend […]
Clipper Derry-Londonderry There was a continental atmosphere along Derry’s quays over the past few days. The weather held up well and people turned out in their thousands to see the boats and meet friends along the riverside. On Friday night visitors were delighted to see a spectacular fireworks display. With Race 14 starting 7th July, […]
Aranmore Country Music Festival 25th and 26th August 2012 Tickets: €15 for one day pass and €25 for 2 day pass Contact: Thomas on 00353 87 8608776 Trevor Loughrey kicks things off the Aranmore Country Music Festival on the island on Saturday 25th August and he is followed by Noel Cassidy and Martin Cuffe. On […]