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Inishowen treasure map showing peninsula gems

With the tourist season traditionally opening on St Patrick's Day, a group of business people in Inishowen have got together to produce a special map of the peninsula. Speaking to Inish Live, Ann McGonigle of Glendowen Craft Shop in Meentagh Glen ...

09 Apr 2022 at 14:00

National News

Comedian issues appeal to Irish people to help save lives of Africans at risk of famine

13 Sept 2022 at 10:22

National News

Taoiseach restates solidarity with Ukraine at national famine commemoration

The Taoiseach paid tribute to those who helped victims of the Irish famine as he reflected on the present day welcome Ireland has given Ukrainian refugees. Micheal Martin made the remarks as he attended the National Famine Commemoration in ...

15 May 2022 at 18:35

National News

Culture Minister urges Irish schools to observe minute of silence for Great Famine victims

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is urging Irish schools to observe a minute of silence on Friday, May 19 in honour of the victims of the Great Famine. The Irish government introduced an annual National ...

18 May 2023 at 11:36

National News

Ireland has a moral duty to those seeking asylum – Higgins

Ireland has a moral duty to honour its commitments to those who seek asylum and refuge, President Michael D Higgins has said. The president was addressing the National Famine Commemoration which took place in Milford, Co Donegal. The ...

21 May 2023 at 15:48

Local News

Lecture and launch of book of essays on the Great Famine in County Donegal

The 2023 National Famine Commemoration in County Donegal took place on the former site of the Milford workhouse. As part of the programme surrounding the national commemoration, Donegal County Council’s Archives Service and County ...

02 Mar 2024 at 08:37

Local News

Call for Government action on tourism after ‘disappointing’ summer

Some Inishowen tourism attractions have reported a downturn in visitors this summer compared to last year, prompting a call for Government action to help businesses in coastal rural areas. Factors including a high VAT rate, poor ...

20 Aug 2024 at 13:55

National News

New sculpture reinforces Irish-Choctaw links

A new sculpture honouring links between Ireland and the Choctaw Nation has been unveiled in Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation describes itself as the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with over 225,000 tribal members ...

31 Aug 2024 at 13:58

Local News

Official Doagh Famine Village fundraiser hits €55,000 as communities show support

Businesses and community organisations from across Donegal have set up fundraising events to support Doagh Famine Village after a fire partially destroyed the historic tourist attraction. The official fundraising page for ...

08 May 2025 at 07:11

Northern Ireland

Research reveals impact of Great Irish Famine on survivors’ height

Areas hardest hit by the Great Irish Famine did not experience an expected stunting in height of the population, new academic research has found. The research from Queen’s Business School in Belfast and Edinburgh ...

06 Aug 2025 at 00:01

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Top marks for Scoil Chroí Naofa sixth class girls and their fundraising efforts

Sixth class pupils at Scoil Chroí Naofa in Carndonagh have shown that small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Over the past few months, these young students have taken on a series of projects that ...

18 Jun 2025 at 05:55

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Clonmany Festival donates €10,000 to Doagh Famine Village

The Clonmany Festival has donated €10,000 to the Doagh Famine Village. The popular tourist attraction was a devastating fire that destroyed the museum's main building last Saturday week and there has been ...

13 May 2025 at 06:21

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