Barry Britton Rossnowlagh
Barry Britton Rossnowlagh – profile of the Rossnowlagh based surfer and illustrator
Let the River Run
Let the River Run – Derry~Londonderry is the inaugural UK City of Culture. This film was produced for a roadshow to showcase the city, its talent and the fantastic programme of events put on for the City of Culture year. These include The Turner Prize, The Return of Colmcille, Royal Ballet, Lumiere, National Youth Orchestra Residency and the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
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Music: Let the River Run performed by Mairead Carlin and Damian McGinty
Wild Atlantic Way Launched
Wild Atlantic Way Launched
Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring (23 April 2013) unveiled the final route for the Wild Atlantic Way, a new coastal tourism route running from Donegal to Cork.
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The minister joined Fáilte Ireland to present the final route to 300 top overseas tour operators attending Meitheal 2013, Ireland’s largest tourism trade fair.
The Wild Atlantic Way will be Ireland’s first long-distance driving route, stretching from the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to Kinsale in Co Cork, and offering future visitors an opportunity to discover the west coast.
The 2,500km final route was unveiled following a comprehensive public consultation process and includes 156 strategically placed discovery points for tourists along the way.
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While the route unveiled today comprises the main spine of the Wild Atlantic Way, a series of looped itineraries off the spine are also planned to further develop the experience for visitors.
Speaking today, Minister Ring said: “The Wild Atlantic Way is a very exciting project and I’m certain it will be a major tourism attraction. But to make it happen we all need to get on board.
“There has been a great response so far and I’m encouraging tourism operators, local authorities, business people and residents to stay involved to get this over the finishing line.”
Overseas tour operators were given an advance ‘sneak-peek’ of the route last night at a Fáilte Ireland welcome event in the Convention Centre Dublin when they were treated to the premiere of the video trailer above to show them just what their clients can expect along the route from next year on.
Paddy Mathews, manager of destination development with Fáilte Ireland, believes the project will be a great addition to what Ireland has to offer visitors.
“Developing a route like this is an important part of ensuring Ireland is able to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience,” he said. “It will open up a huge number of towns and attractions to them and showcase the scenery and unique culture of the West Coast of Ireland providing easy access to a range of experiences along the route.
“Now that the route has been finalised we will be focusing our efforts on turning all this preparatory work into a reality – an international driving route to rival the best in the world.”
Fáilte Ireland has been working with all the local authorities along the West Coast from Donegal to Cork as well as the leader companies, Údaras na Gaeltachta and the Western Development Commission.
Inishowen Roadtrip
Inishowen Roadtrip – Experience the spectacular scenery along the “Inishowen 100” scenic drive. This road trip takes you from Carndonagh town to Malin Head, Ireland’s most northerly point.
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View holiday homes in Inishowen
Local People Exhibition Letterkenny
Local People Exhibition Letterkenny
Art and social history mixed media project that will explore the idea of what connects us all as ‘local people’ in the Derry/Donegal cross-border area. Exhibitions at Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny from April 19th and University of Ulster Derry from June 10th.
Local People is a major art and social history project that will explore the idea of what connects us all as ‘local people’ and the rich diversity of what now constitutes a ‘local person’ in the modern day Derry/Donegal cross-border area. It will feature a broad representation of 40 local residents, telling their stories through film, photography and personal possessions.
The programme will comprise of 2 very large-scale exhibitions at RCC Letterkenny from April 16th to May 25th 2013 and University of Ulster Derry from June 10th to July 6th 2013 to coincide with Derry/Londonderry UK City of Culture.
Local People is based on the model of the very successful Destination Donegal exhibition that was held at the RCC From March to May 2011. It featured the life stories 12 people from around the world who moved to Donegal. According to exhibition Curator Harriet Purkis, “Destination Donegal aimed to re present people’s stories, as if the visitor is ‘getting to know them’ – seeing a life size portrait photograph, listening and watching people talk about their lives, looking at family photographs and things from home, and seeing their clothes.”
Project Team
Harriet Purkis – Curator
Jeremy Howard – Filmmaker
Mitchell Davis – Designer
Declan Doherty – Photographer
Ronan McConnell – Education Facilitator
Charlie Doherty – Assistant Filmmaker
Heading For Malin Inishowen
Heading For Malin Inishowen – Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival, May 16-19, will become Ireland’s Most Northerly Film Festival with its move to its new home in Malin, County Donegal. We took a little tour of Guth Gafa’s new surroundings. Malin’s own,The Henry Girls kindly provided the soundtrack.
Video by softirishrain
Rathmullan Spring Clean 2013
Community clean-up event with scrap metal collection organised in support of Rathmullan Habitat for Humanity Group.
Saturday 13th April – assemble at pier car park
A free scrap metal collection point is being set-up in the Rathmullan beach car-park. All types of metal is accepted – steel, copper, iron. Collection of large items can be arranged by contacting Fiona (087)987-2915.
All proceeds will go to the Rathmullan Habitat for Humanity Group travelling to Malawi in August.
North Inishowen Road Trip
North Inishowen Road Trip
Experience the spectacular scenery along the “Inishowen 100” scenic drive. Over Mamore Gap, Urris, Clonmany, through Ballyliffin and onto the Isle of Doagh.
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Mamore Gap – a steep winding road through the Urris hills, descending to Leenan Bay and the village of Clonmany.
Ballyliffin – features 2 fabulous golf courses and a wide crescent of sandy beach
Isle of Doagh – once an island but now attached to the mainland, this remote part of northern Inishowen has an interpretive centre which tells the story of life in Ireland long ago
The Finest Coastal Walking in Ireland
The Finest Coastal Walking in Ireland
A walk from the isolated beach at Port in Donegal in the far and wild western reaches of Ireland.
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Climbing up Port Hill, passing stunning sea stacks, with far reaching views into the deepest blue of the Atlantic to walk along the top of a long line of cliffs. A magical coastline with jaw dropping places to see and explore, with gulls and seals the only other eyes taking it all in. Climbing to the height of Slievetooey Mountain with views over the rest of Donegal.