The “Inishowen 100″ is one of Ireland’s most scenic drives. Its a 100-mile (160km) circular route around the Inishowen Peninsula in North East Donegal. Bounded on three sides by water, the peninsula is almost triangular in shape, between Lough Foyle and Lough Swilly and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north.
Energie Fitness in Letterkenny – Across from the new Dunnes Stores – are delighted to launch their all new and improved Autumn class schedule. Energie proudly boast to be the only club in the North West that is licenced for Spin™ and the ever popular Les Mills™ having the licensing rights to these classes means […]
Households in Letterkenny could soon have access to ultra high speed broadband. It’s emerged that the company which oversees high speed fibre networks in eight areas of Donegal is examining the possibility of a household wiring project in the county’s biggest town. E-Net’s Chief Executive made the announcement as the company announced increased profits and […]
The Donegal Sports Partnership will host their Annual Sports Ability Day on Saturday 24th of September in Aura Leisure Complex in Letterkenny from 10-2pm. The event, which this year runs as part of Social Inclusion week and is also supported by Donegal County Council, is a “Come and Try” event for people with disabilities and […]
Not really related to Donegal but it is my favourite YouTube video – if only something like this could be done for Donegal eg Letterkenny to Bunbeg. Are you listening Danny! Way Back Home is the incredible new riding clip from Danny MacAskill, it follows him on a journey from Edinburgh back to his hometown […]
Derry Voices The official film produced to support the Derry~Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013 bid. The film was produced by the award winning arts organisation the Nerve Centre with contributions from Willie Doherty and Seamus Heaney. The film captures the vibrancy of the cityís cultural scene and gives voice and vision to the enthusiasm, […]
Video of seaside village of Rathmullan Rathmullan is situated on the western shore of Lough Swilly and is renowned for its fabulous 3km long, tree lined, sandy beach. The village has a large pier and marina making it a popular spot for aquatic sports and fishing. There are 2 fully equipped boat available for charter […]
Paul Brady sings the Homes of Donegal. This song was written by Seán McBride in about 1955. Seán was a native of Cruit Island which is in the Rosses area of Donegal (West Donegal). He was a school Teacher at St.Baithins school in the Carrigans/St.Johnston area (East Donegal) for most of his life. Seán passed […]
These photos were taken on a trip to Aranmore Island during the summer of 2011. Most of the population lives along the southern and (comparatively sheltered) eastern coast. It has been settled since pre-Celtic times, and the few remaining signs of early settlement include a promontory fort to the south of the island and shell […]