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The RTE Radio 1 'Saturday with Charlie Bird' show in The Abbey Arts Centre, Ballyshannon. Photo Thomas Gallagher 1505TG04

The Bird’s eye view

Charlie Bird returned with his radio show to Donegal last Saturday. Editor in chief, Michael Daly was a guest and looks back on one of the more positive radio broadcasts to come from Donegal recently.

Shay Given, relaxed as ever on the Late Late Show.

Relaxed Shay Given wows Late Late Show audience

Looking fit and relaxed Ireland goal keeping legend Shay Given wowed the Late Late Show audience last night with presenter Ryan Tubridy clearly enjoying Given’s easy, laid back manner and banter on RTÉ’s top rated show.

Protesters make their point on the arrival of Ruairi Quinn, Minister for Education and Skills in Stranorlar on Friday morning while Minister Deputy McGinley goes to speal to the protesters. 2005cg208

Parents hopeful after Minister Quinn praises “dignified” protest

Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn, TD, praised the dignity of protesters he met yesterday at the opening of the new Finn Valley College in Stranorlar.

Protesters make their point on the arrival of Ruairi Quinn, Minister for Education and Skills in Stranorlar on Friday morning while Minister Deputy McGinley goes to speal to the protesters. 2005cg208

McConalogue publishes FF strategy on youth unemployment - 3,980 Donegal young people on live register

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children Charlie McConalogue has published a Fianna Fáil Strategy on Youth Unemployment, setting out a range of ambitious policies aimed specifically at providing work opportunities for young people.

Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty, TD for Donegal South West.

Bruton’s call for second referendum ‘outrageous’ - Doherty

Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has described as outrageous comments from Enterprise Minister Richard Bruton that he would ask Europe if Ireland could vote again if the austerity treaty is defeated on May 31.

Sport rss

Martin McElhinney, who is named in the Donegal team for Sunday

Donegal team for Cavan has no surprises

Donegal begin the defence of their Ulster championship on Sunday and their team for the game against Cavan in Kingspan Breffni Park has no big surprises.

Karl Lacey - Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE

All-Star defender Lacey prefers to use forward thinking

If your mantelpiece was as cluttered as Karl Lacey’s presumably is then it would be easy to let your mind drift back on some of the achievements of yesteryear.

Twin Towns A.B.C. coaches Eamon McAuley, Eunan Devenney and Benny Harkin pictured with the junior boxers at the renovated gym in Ballybofey. 1705cg80

Twin Town boxers basking in newly refurbished gym

Twin Towns Boxing Club officials and club members are enjoying the plush new surrounding following the upgrading of the club’s gym.

Jim McGuinness

New championship season but same diligence from Jim

Donegal will want to leave nothing to chance as they open their Ulster championship defence at Cavan’s Kingspan Breffni Park on Sunday.

Shaun Stewart

Donegal riders to take on Rás challenge

Five Donegal amateur cyclists are putting the finishing touches to their preparations this week as they gear up for the biggest race in the Irish Cycling calendar, An Post Rás.

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Bagdonas returns to defend title as four Irish riders are selected video

An Post Sean Kelly team manager Kurt Bogaert today named his team for the 60th edition of the Rás, which starts in Dunboyne this Sunday, 20th May. Four Irish riders have been named in the side, namely Sam Bennett, Conor McConvey, Ronan McLaughlin and Sean Downey, while Lithuanian strongman Gediminas Bagdonas returns to defend his 2011 title.

Lifestyle rss

The show garden which won the silver medal in Bloom in 2012. referred to as the Allingham garden because of the poem Four Ducks on a Pond which featured in it. 1705MD Show garden.JPG

RTÉ Supergarden winner at Kee’s of Laghey

Customers of Kee’s of Laghey garden store are in for a treat this Saturday when RTÉ supergarden show winner James McConnell visits. James will speak to customers at 2pm and it promises to be an entertaining and informative presentation.

Highland Radio's Country Boy, Tommy Rosney.

Charity Country night for MS

Country music fans from across the north west are in treat with a top weekend of entertainment coming up all in the name of a good local cause.

Pictured in the Walled Garden of Harry's Restaurant, gardener Gareth Austin and Donal Doherty gather the freshest of vegetables for the menu. Events during InishFood include a Pick & Taste walk through the garden.

Ireland’s top Foodies descend on Donegal

While Grianan of Aileach will be re-conquered this weekend with an invasion of people celebrating the ancient fort’s heritage and culture, another big invasion will be taking place just down the road in Bridgend, where Harry’s Restaurant is hosting Inishfood 2012.

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Banshees, fairies and leprechauns - Donegal’s folklore, part of what we are

Irish folklore is part of our heritage and the tradition of storytelling runs strongly through our veins. It would be difficult to find an Irish person who did not hear the stories of ‘Oisin in the Land of Youth’ or ‘The Children of King Lir’.

Community rss

21st anniversary of Ballyshannon NW Hospice Support Group

The Ballyshannon North West Hospice Support Group are 21 years in existence this month and are hosting an Evening of Remembrance, Celebration and Information this Friday, May 18 at 7.30pm in Dorrian’s Imperial Hotel.

Death of Hughie Gallagher, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Hughie Gallagher of 22 Muckish Avenue, Letterkenny.

Dinny Mc Ginley TD who officially launched the Community County Forum web site in Termon. Photo Brian McDaid 0405bd317

County Community Forum launches website

The Donegal County Community Forum (DCCF) launched its brand new website on Friday evening in An Craoibhín in Termon.

Unionist politician Chris McGimpsey who will deliver the Isaac Butt Memorial lecture.

Chris McGimpsey to deliver Isaac Butt Lecture

This year’s annual Isaac Butt Memorial Service and Lecture will take place on Sunday week next, May 20th in Stranorlar, beginning with a service at 7pm in Stranorlar Church of Ireland, followed by the laying of a wreath on Butt’s grave in the adjoining churchyard.

MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher.

MEP Pat the Cope welcomes aid clearance for rural development

Pat the Cope Gallagher MEP has welcomed the decision by DG Competition to reinstate the maximum grant aid at EUR 500,000 for “basic services” and “village renewal” rural development projects.

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