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The race gets underway at 9.20am and will be officially launched by the winner of the Joule Donegal International Rally, Manus Kelly.

Online registration closes on Friday, 19th August and final registration and collection of race packs, T-shirts and goodie bags takes place on Saturday 20th at the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny from 2.00 – 6.00pm.

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Thanking people across the county for their continued support, Dessie Larkin, Chairperson of the Donegal Marathon, said: “The Donegal Marathon is the ‘People’s Mar-

athon’ and we’d like to thank and acknowledge the support of the public, without whom this event wouldn’t be possible. Running has become so popular and there’s still time for anyone sitting on the fence to get on board.

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The Donegal Marathon route takes runners and walkers around the town of Letterkenny and the New Mills area. Road disruptions will be kept to a minimum but organisers are advising that there may be traffic delays and Minister of State for Diaspora and International Development, TD Joe McHugh is pictured showing his supdiversions will be put in place from 9.00am port for the 2016 Donegal Marathon. Pictured with Minister McHugh are Donegal Marathon committee members (l-r), Danny McDaid, Eunan Kelly and Ciaran Martin. Photo: Declan Doherty. on Sunday.

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Large turnout expected for Donegal Marathon this weekend From front page Thanking people across the county for their continued support, Dessie Larkin, Chairperson of the Donegal Marathon, said: “The Donegal Marathon is the ‘People’s Marathon’ and we’d like to thank and acknowledge the support of the public, without whom this event wouldn’t be possible. Running has become so popular and there’s still time for anyone sitting on the fence to get on board.

The Dublin Marathon has already sold out this year, but we’ll be accepting registrations until this Saturday. I’d also like to remind people that the Team Challenge Cup is a great way to experience a Marathon for anyone who doesn’t feel confident running the half or full race. We’ve been working with the Gardaí and race marshals to ensure the safety of everyone participating in the event including spectators and we’re looking forward to a great day. Hopefully the weather will be in our favour. I also want

to thank the many physiotherapists from across Donegal who will be stationed at the Aura Leisure Centre giving runners complimentary pre and post treatments.”

In partnership with Letterkenny Community Development Project (CDP), the Donegal Marathon will host a family fun event at the Aura Leisure Centre on Sunday, 21.

Taking place from 11.00am to 1.00pm, the fun day will include children’s face-painting, characters, games and much more.

Meanwhile, anyone who would like to get involved with the event and assist with any volunteer roles is asked to contact the Donegal Volunteer Centre on 074 91 26740. For more information on the Donegal Marathon and to register visit the Donegal Marathon website or Facebook page.

By bringing communities together through a community tourism initiative for the diaspora this event is supported in partnership with Donegal County Council, Fáilte Ireland and IPB Insurance.

Winner of the Joule Donegal International Rally, Manus Kelly, will officially launch the Donegal Marathon this weekend. Donegal’s fastest man on four wheels will be at the starting line on Sunday 21st August to see the runners off. Pictured outside Uptown Café is Manus with Danny McDaid, another Glenswilly sporting great and member of the Donegal Marathon committee.

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Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter to mark Heritage Week with special events

Heritage week launches this weekend!

The talented team at G&G Hair and Beauty salon on the Church Lane will showcase 100 years of fashion and local chef Angelo Cervi, Street Food Artisan will present 100 years of Irish food and serve up tasty alternative food while promoting local artisan brands. There will also be live music The Heritage Council’s annual celebration marks from local and emerging artists.

Ireland’s built, natural and cultural heritage and this year’s Heritage Week theme is exploring 100 Inviting people across the county to come along Years of Heritage, taking a journey back through for the Heritage Week celebrations, Donnan one hundred years of Ireland and discovering the Harvey, Cathedral Quarter secretary said: “We’re very excited to be marking Heritage Week in our lives of those who came before us.

Opening up Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter cele- own way. It’s a week-long celebration throughout brations on Saturday 20th August is the Cathedral Ireland and we’re delighted to be hosting events Quarter Heritage Treasure Hunt. Registration takes on Saturday 20th and 27th. We’re really looking places at 6pm in Dillon’s Hotel, Letterkenny with forward to Paul McCollum’s play ‘Dublin France the family event running from 6.30 – 8.00pm. Cost 1916’ and the added family events like the Cathedral Quarter Heritage Treasure Hunt and fashion for adults is €5 and €3 for children.

Following the first event, the Cathedral Quarter show are a great way to get young people involved will host a special outdoor event on Saturday, 27th and to remind them of their heritage. The theme is August. People of all ages will be invited to step about taking a journey back through time and that’s back in time with ‘100 Years of Style, Music and exactly what we’re trying to achieve. We hope to Food’. Running from 11am on the Church Lane, see a great turnout and if anyone would like to get there will also be an outdoor play which is writ- involved, just get in touch with the committee.”

Heritage week launches this weekend and to mark the occasion, Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter will host a series of events for people of all ages on Saturday 20th & 27th August.

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Entitled ‘Dublin France 1916’, the play celebrates people and place and highlights links between the Cathedral Quarter and parallel events in France and Dublin in 1916.

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A Chance Encounter, A Remarkable Escape - A True Story by Martin Monaghan

Local man launches new book about his remarkable escape from prison Martin Monaghan, a local man has a story to tell and he has just launched his new book titled ‘A chance encounter, a remarkable escape’.

research papers – mainly dealing with the early history and archaeology of Counties Donegal and Derry. From this serendipitous encounter, a steadIt’s a true story and a personal account able as he managed to pass through fast friendship has developed between of Martin’s place in ‘the Troubles’, grow- 14 checks without being detected and Martin and Brian. ing up in the six Counties at the begin- made it safely into Co. Donegal.

We have included the ‘foreword’ written ning of the marching for civil rights and

by John McAteer: Editor, Tirconaill Tribeventually becoming part of the struggle The book tells the story of escape from une to give you a taste of this astonishand conflict that was to last over three Martin’s perspective and interesting and ing true tale of what life was like in the perhaps uniquely, an account is also dark days of the troubles. decades. provided by Dr. Brian Lacey, the person Escape Martin substituted as on that November The book ‘A chance encounter, a remarkable escape’ is now available to buy in Resulting from his involvement, Martin night all those years ago. all local bookshops at a cost of €15.00 received a ten-year prison sentence, making good his escape after three and Mr. Lacey is a renowned historian and or by e-mailing: mrmartinmonaghan@ a half years. The escape is remark- author of several books and many gmail.com

FOREWORD For many the Troubles are a distant memory and for others they are a reminder of life in the Six Counties under Stormont rule. Martin Monaghan, originally from Ederney in Fermanagh and now resident here in north Donegal is one such figure. Because he was imprisoned in Long Kesh, then Magilligan before making good his escape in the autumn of 1975.

His story is an authentic account of growing up in Ederney steeped in the republican tradition and in Irish music where two uncles were leaders of the Pride of Erin Ceilidh Band.

Like so many of his generation at the start of the Civil Rights Movement, he had a political awakening inspired by figures like Bernadette Devlin and Michael Farrell.

And so in 1969 he joined Oglaigh na hEireann.

As the storm clouds gathered across the northern landscape Martin was arrested by the RUC on August 15th 1972 while transporting a bomb near Irvinstown and subsequently imprisoned.

This book is essentially a personal account of his place in the Troubles. It is a no holds barred account of State brutality and abuse that so many like-minded people were also forced to suffer.

Martin’s of being on remand in Long Kesh

Martin Monaghan with Dr Brian Lacey in recent times.

and in Magilligan in August 1974 is presented in graphic detail with amazing clarity of the everyday conditions endured by the prisoners.

But Martin Monaghan managed to escape from Magilligan in early November 1975 in the most bizarre set of circumstances as he assumed the identity of another man. That man was a lecturer at Magee College and the New University of Ulster. He was Brian Lacey and he had taken a part time post giving history lessons to the prisoners. Brian and Martin were supposed to bear a similar presence apart from the hair styles.

However that did not deter Martin’s colleagues from planning the escape and so it came to pass on the eventful evening. And it was not until 29 years later that both men met up in Letterkenny.

The journey to freedom was filled with drama as the escape to ‘safe houses’ in Derry finally ended in Buncrana. Along the way, Martin met and befriended the late Cllr.

Eddie Fullerton, Pat Doherty and many more like-minded people here in Donegal as he came to call the village of Carrigart his new home.

Martin Monaghan was finally pardoned from completing the remainder of his prison sentence in 2001 and at last was able to return home to meet his family.

In the meantime his brother Gerard who was 23 years of age lost his life in a road traffic accident. Martin was not able to attend the wake or funeral for fear of being arrested.

Martin Monaghan pictured with his new book, A Chance Encounter, A remarkable Escape, a true story. Now available in all local bookshops.

Martin escaped from Magilligan in early November 1975 by assuming the identity of another man. He managed to pass through 14 checks without being detected as he made it safely into County Donegal In the intervening years he’s been able to travel freely and now lives quietly here in rural Donegal.

This account his life as a republican volunteer is a well paced account that gives an insight into what life was like in the Long Kesh and how people like Martin

Monaghan survived the regime of terror and abuses meted out in the name of democracy by the Westminster parliament.

John McAteer: Editor, Tirconaill Tribune

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It’s a Family Affair

At present, the Byrne Brothers host a weekly show every Wednesday in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey from 8pm to 10pm.

Over the past five years Donegal’s Byrne Brothers have been taking the Irish entertainment scene by storm. Their unique brand of traditional Irish tunes and songs rocked up with dance beats have seen audiences of all ages flood to their shows.

An appearance on the hugely popular Late Late Toy Show last Christmas, which had an estimated audience of 1.8 million viewers, has proven to be a major game changer; opening the doors of opportunity across the Atlantic for the boys.

In many ways, the Byrne Brothers have grown up on stage. Luca, 12, plays button accordion, Cajon, whistle and dances; Finn, 10, plays banjo, mandolin, whistle, fiddle, bodhran and is a two- time Ulster champion dancer; Dempsey, 7, sings, plays bodhran, fiddle and whistle; he is also a dancer and general joker, performing since he was two!

The young trio are joined by their dad, Tommy, on uilleann pipes, fiddle, bagpipes, whistles, bodhran and vocals; he is also a ceili caller and dance music producer.

Tommy’s wife, Julie, is from Ballymena but her mother hails from Donegal. The couple were forever drawn to the west-coast of Ireland for this and other reasons.

“We’ve always been big into our surfing, and with Julie’s mammy living there, the west-coast was always calling us so we moved to Mountcharles.

Music has always been part of our lives and when the boys came along it naturally became part of theirs, too,” Tommy explains.

For four years, the Dubliner ran a show in the Central Hotel called ‘A Slice of Ireland’, which all three boys were involved in. They started off playing bodhran and carrying flags. It soon progressed to playing fiddle and doing a spot of Irish dancing.

Anyone assuming that this was under the tutelage of their father would be in for a surprise. “No, Dubliner Tommy has been involved in music for sure they wouldn’t listen to me,” laughs Tommy. many years, with a background that started off in “Donna Harkin in Ramelton is their main teacher, Temple Bar in his home City. so it’s an hour’s drive every week for practice.”

“This was back when Temple Bar was a pretty new thing. I played for all the tourists. After that I started to see a bit of the world, playing in the likes of Thailand, Bangladesh and New Zealand.

In New Zealand I was part of a show that was very like Riverdance, with about thirty dancers on the stage. I’ve also performed in holiday resorts in the likes of Ibiza, where I met my wife, and Santa Ponsa,” he recalls.

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Accomplished Musicians The boys have become very accomplished musicians and are Donegal champions on their instruments and Ulster champions at dancing. The merging of both has helped in delivering what is a very unique live show. At present, the Byrne Brothers host a weekly show every Wednesday in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey from 8pm to 10pm.

The Byrne Brothers, Luca (12) plays Button Accordian, Cajon (10) plays Tin Whistle The show proves to be more than just a traditional and dances and little Dempsey (7) sings and plays Bodhran, fiddle and whistle. performance; the entertainment factor is very much to the fore, also. laughs Tommy. “We were being congratulated all they’ve passed me,” he laughs. “They’re playing over the county, all over the country. Our Facebook tunes that I can’t play; they’re showing me up!

“Last night, for example, we had about 120 Span- page was going crazy with messages. Television, They’re playing the most difficult traditional tunes iards, about another sixty from the Netherlands and radio and press ads all used the boys’ performance, you can get.” about 100 Irish people in the audience. We brought so they became the face of the 2015 Late Late Toy some of the Spanish guests on stage and sang ‘La Show.”

Tommy and the boys are also set to hit the recordBamba’ with them. Then we brought on some ing studio with traditional musician Alan Doherty Disney Dutch guests and they sang ‘Red Rose Café’ with at the end of August. The aim is combine some us. We did some ceili dancing, the Macarena and Hot on the heels of the Toy Show appearance, the traditional and dance music in the studio, giving then finished off with some traditional Irish with boys found themselves performing in Florida in it a contemporary feel. This is ultimately the main some dance music behind that, bagpipes, bodhran January. This led to them getting signed by Disney objective of the Byrne Brothers as an act. “We dancing, a big spectacle that gets people up on to perform two weeks there in 2017, including St want to give traditional music a cool slant and we their feet going crazy. It’s not like any traditional Patrick’s Day, at the hugely popular Raglan Road want to encourage children to take up traditional Irish Pub. This will see the brothers perform for Irish music because there is a brilliant social scene Irish show I’ve seen before,” explains Tommy. between 120 and 150 thousand people over those that goes with it,” explains Tommy.

Last year, the Byrne Brothers did 21 weeks at the two weeks. They will also be flying up to New Harvey’s Point cabaret show. Following that, Har- Jersey to perform at Stockton Performance Uni- “We don’t have X-Boxes in the house,” he convey’s Point General Manager and Irish TV show- versity. Back home, their weekly residency at tinues. “We play music, we do art, we explore the biz correspondent Noel Cunningham suggested to Jackson’s Hotel has been such a success that it has outdoors, we surf, and we play sports, all the old Tommy that the boys should try out for a spot on now extended its run to October. fashioned stuff. We want to bring ceili dancing RTE’s Late Late Toy Show. Thousands auditioned back to the fore because it’s great fun. Basically and they boys successfully managed to get down A live CD and DVD are currently available titled our plan is to tour the world, play music, surf the to the last few who would appear on the show. It ‘Live At the Reel Inn, Donegal’, which was best waves and promote creativity.” In this technirecorded to document where the boys were at cal world, which can isolate us despite its positive turned out to be a huge success. musically in 2015. Tommy is of the belief that they developments, the Byrne Brothers are a breath of “It was the most incredible thing; even more excit- have even eclipsed their own dad at this stage. fresh Atlantic air with a positive, healthy message. ing than Donegal winning the All-Ireland final,” “I’ve been playing for many years but I think For updates, check their Facebook page.

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Carol Meean and Kieran Davis are the proprietors of the Yellow Pepper Restaurant on Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.

With over two decades in the restaurant industry and based on a foundation of an old shirt factory, this rustic restaurant encompasses the freshest of ingredients with the best value for customers. Many enjoy the amazing vibrant atmosphere that this restaurant creates as a backdrop for an all round excellent dining experience.

Your taste buds will be tantalised with the freshest and finest ingredients, Kieran himself grows delicate vegetables that are often hard to buy and difficult to transport.

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“We take our food very seriously. It has to be local produce. We take the best ingredients we can get,” Carol explained. We have great relationships with local producers and farmers who provide us with the freshest of ingredients.

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Another wonderful feature at the restaurant is their very own aging room that allows the Chefs’ to buy meat on the bone for dry aging and wet-aged meat straight from the factory. This is all to do with their ethos and keeping the customer in mind, extra value can be offered to the customer coupled with the extended use of homegrown vegetables.

“The idea is that we have an advantage, price-wise and we can pass that onto the customers so that we give really good value,” expressed Kieran.

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Come gather round Dylan fans in Moville Moville’s 10th annual DylanFest on the Lough will take place next weekend, August 25th to 29th. There are other DylanFests in Berlin, Milan, Manchester and Eindhoven. However, in a small town in Donegal with only 1,500 people, the largest festival of Bob Dylan music takes place annually on the shores of Lough Foyle. acts, Al Diesan, from the island of Sardinia in Italy will combine with Scotland’s top Dylan act, Bobby Does Dylan to put on a show. Bobby played his Dylan Act at the Oran Mor major venue in Glasgow in front of 9,000 people.

However, after he set up he saw that it was a sunny day and so took his guitar Europe’s best out and played Like a Rolling Stone outThis year, two of Europe’s biggest Dylan side in the front garden. Crowds gathered round and i was like the Beatles playing on eh roof of Saville Row. Bob Dylan himself got to see it and demanded to be put in touch with Bobby. They eventually met up when Dylan was next in Glasgow and had a 5 minute conversation.

“Thanks for playing my song Like a Rolling Stone, Dylan said and asked of Bobby was doing well. “Very well” replied Bobby.

“Well you must owe me a lot of royalties then”

Bobby Does Dylan will be playing at DylanFest!

One time Bobby attracted the attention of Bob Dylan himself!

People come from all over the world to play and take part. Said organiser, Gerry McLaughlin, “We’ve had acts from Belgium, Germany, Italy, Holland and France as well as from England, Scotland and Wales, as well as both parts of Ireland.”

Appearing: Al Diesan, from Sardinia, arguably Europe’s best Dylan act.

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said Dylan before chuckling loudly to Bobby’s relief, who for a brief second, thought that Dylan had brought him all the way there to remonstrate with him.

Al Diesan, who has played all the top DylanFests in Europe and also the big one in California, makes his annual pilgrimage from Sardinia to Moville’s DylanFest. Al is arguably Europe’s top Dylan act.

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While in California this year, Al talked one of the USA’s top Dylan acts, Sean Gallagher (obviously an Irish connection there), to come and play at this year’s DylanFest in Moville.

Said organiser Gerry, “It’s a mouth watering line-up this year. It will be 4 days of great music, and hopefully, good weather.”

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Pink Garlic, located on Port Road, Gleneany House, Letterkenny has been been getting rave reviews about it’s food since opening back in May of this year.

“Spice and Smiles.”

Pink Garlic is part of a chain of restaurants in Ireland and the UK, but the people of Letterkenny are fortunate as this is the only Pink Garlic restaurant in Donegal and it’s on your doorstep!

5 of 5 Well what a lovely surprise it was to visit this little gem of a restaurant. Pleasant staff and tasty food, good portions and great service. The menu offers a wide variety - and boasts a clay tandoori oven, if you’ve never tried a true tandoori, now’s your chance. Reasonable prices and crisply laid tables.

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The head chef at Pink Garlic, is an experienced Master Chef from the Indian catering industry in the UK. This makes for stunningly tasty and fresh cuisine bursting with all the amazing flavours you would associate with fine Indian cuisine.

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At the moment the Pink Garlic is offering a fantastic midweek offer if you want to experience their fine food.The ‘Midweek Special’ consists of a four-course meal for just €14.95 per person – incredible value for contemporary Indian dining.

The Pink Garlic also have a superb selection of the finest wines to choose from and there’s also a car park at the restaurant so you don’t need to worry about parking.

Why not call in soon and experience this wonderful little gem of a restaurant for yourself, we promise you won’t be disappointed.

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Glitz & Glamour at the Loretto Convent Letterkenny Prom 2016 All Photographs by Clive Wasson

Aisling Kelly Chelsey Gillesoie, Allison Coyle Leah McGarrigle and Siofra Finn at the Loreto Convent Letterkenny Prom on Tuesday 9th August in the Mount Errigal Hotel.

Afric Doherty, Tatiana McNamara and Caoimhe Wray at the Loreto Convent Letterkenny Prom.

Chelsea Gillespie and Aoife Dowds at the Loreto Convent Letterkenny Prom in the Mount Errigal Hotel, 9th August.

Last week in the Mount Errigal Hotel, the 2016 Loretto Convent Letterkenny Prom took place.

The theme this year was ‘a night under the stars’ and the ladies were looking absolutely stunning and the men were suited, booted and looking handsome!

There was a special moment when balloons were released in memory of past pupils Tory Johnston and Bronwyn Coyle who passed away.

A large crowd of 6th years arrived for the prom after 6pm and they were joined by the 5th years for the ‘after party’ a little later on.

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The Letterkenny Advertiser loves dogs so every month we will feature different breeds of our canine pals so you can learn a little about these amazing pets, companions for life, a member of the family, they deserve to be cared for and they truly offer lots of fun, joy and unconditional love, so in the first month we will start with a mixture of small and larger dogs, they are all different, all unique and you can learn all about them here!

Golden Retrievers were developed in the early 1800s in Scotland as hunting dogs.

They have energy to burn and swimming is great for this.

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The Golden Retriever is a generally healthy breed with an average lifespan of 10-15 years.

Height: 21-24 in. Weight: 55-75 lb Lifespan: 10-15 years Golden Retrievers are eager to please, intelligent, and good natured large dogs. Great with children and other pets, but have a tendency to bark or howl when excited or faced with the unfamiliar. Because Goldens are playful dogs that learn quickly, they make great family pets.

They are ideal companions for suburban families and those who enjoy sports, hunting, and the outdoors.

Daily exercise is important for these energetic retrievers to stay happy and healthy, so they should play fetch or go for a run every day.

Negative Traits:

Beagle

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Assertive, Bold, Playful

Shih Tzus are lively, playful, and sometimes stubborn small dogs. The “Chinese Lion Dog” is affectionate toward their family, and good with children, other dogs, and strangers. Indoor dogs that don’t do well with hot weather, but they make great pets for seniors, families with older children, and people with allergies because they do not shed.

Despite their high energy, they only need a short walk or play session every day.

An indoor dog that doesn’t do well in the heat May have a tendency to bark excessively Can be difficult to housetrain Fragile and easily injured because of their small size Needs frequent attention from family!

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Miniature Schnauzers are alert, well-mannered, and sometimes stubborn, small dogs. These affectionate dogs are great with children of all ages, and get along quite well with most dogs and other animals.

Mini Schnauzers have great watchdog abilities and are easily trained. They are ideal companions for singles, families, and active individuals. They enjoy daily exercise either with a walk or jog!

Beagles are adventurous, affectionate, and brave, medium-sized dogs. Gentle with children. They have a a high food drive and love to explore. Make great companions for City families, senior citizens, and outdoor people. These dogs need lots of exercise and a big yard to run around in. They should be either on a leash or in a fenced yard because they will follow their nose wherever an intriguing scent leads them.

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Alert, curious, and busy, Sweet, playful, and friendly Vigilant watchdog with a ready bark Good with children, Confident and self-reliant Adaptable to a wide variety of living conditions

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Has a tendency to escape, wander, and roam

Highly intelligent, playful, and energetic Vigilant watchdog, sheds very little Friendly and eager to please Docile and devoted, small, but sturdy

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Positive Traits: Affectionate, easygoing, and lovable Good with kids and other pets, Alert, curious, and busy, Intelligent, friendly, and easily won over Brave and ready for adventure, Outgoing, playful personality.

Negative Traits: Can bark or howl when excited, Needs exercise to avoid weight gain , Single-minded, can be difficult to train, a tendency to escape, wander and roam & Likes to dig!

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Our guide is carefully researched and advises you of the best time-frame to book and carry everything • Remind your fiancé to get his and the usher’s outfits. out in the run up to your wedding day.

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5 months to go…

• Decide on guest numbers.

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The Station House Hotel is an ideal choice for weddings in Donegal. Our elegant suite guarantees a beautiful venue for your wedding reception. Our commitment to providing a truly personal service means that your Wedding Planner will be with you every step of the way so you can relax and concentrate on the important things – you, your loved one, your family and your guests.

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Our team are always available to meet yo To ensure we can greet you straight away, or to see the hotel set for a wedding, please contact Shiloe on +353 (0) 749123100 or email: shiloe@stationhouseletterkenny.com to arrange an appointment.

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DONEGAL BRIDE WEDDING FAYRE AT RADISSON BLU LETTERKENNY THIS SEPT 11TH

Something old, something new, something borrowed & something BLU!

On Sunday the 11th of September from 2pm to 5pm, ‘Donegal Bride’ in association with Radisson Blu Letterkenny, will be hosting a Wedding Fayre involving the top North West wedding suppliers showcasing trends for 2017 and 2018 weddings.

All are invited to the stunning Carnegie Suite to view the Fashion Show by Pearls & Lace and Evolve Menswear, as well as a Live Music Showcase for your Magical Wedding Day. On the day, guests can enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and canapés from the AA Rosette award winning chefs, whilst viewing Jason Mc Dermott & Georgina Bates who were married recently at St Ninans Church Convoy by Rev Long. The reception products and services offered by the industry was held in the Villa Rose Ballybofey. Photography by Gerard Mc Hugh Ballybofey experts of the North West.

McDermott & Bates Wedding

Wedding Cakes

By David McKnight

We guarantee this is an event not to be missed for couples looking to get married in 2017, 2018 & 2019.

Wedding coordinators and hotel management will be on hand to guide you through all stages of your special day. Further details can be found on the Facebook Event Page or by calling +353 749194444 – We look forward to seeing you there!

McLaughlin Wedding Amanda & Kevin McLaughlin, who got married at St. Columba’s Church, Drung. The newlywed couple held their reception at the Redcastle Hotel.

Photography by Donal Doherty.

26 Woodend Road Strabane 048 71 880754 / 048 7595357785

Wedding cakes by David McKnight is a family run business with a tailor made service, enabling you to match your cake to the colour scheme and theme of your entire wedding. David McKnight is the creative talent behind the cakes, with over 35 years experience as a master baker making beautiful cakes throughout Ireland.

It is our mission to provide the perfect cake, at a low cost price but at the highest of standards. Our service is personal, stress free and straight forward.

Whether you are choosing a one tier, five tier, chocolate or cupcake cake, wedding cakes by David McKnight will form a fantastic centrepiece for your wedding reception and make that ‘cutting the cake’ photograph a memory for a lifetime.

www.weddingcakesni.co.uk

WEDDING SPEECH ONE LINERS Are you the best man, the groom, father of the bride, or even the bride herself who sometimes makes a speech these days! Well if you are, here are some of the best ‘one liners’ that you can add to your speech to get the laughs....

“The bride looks absolutely stunning, the groom looks absolutely stunned!”

“She is a great housekeeper - after ever divorce she gets to keep the house.”

“Live each day as if it were your last - and each night as if it were your first!”

“For newly married couples, there is a progression of rings: the engagement ring, the wedding ring and the suffering!”

“They married for better or for worse He couldn’t have done better, and she couldn’t have done worse!”

“The groom was not a pretty baby - his mother got morning sickness after he was born.”

“Love is blind and marriage is an institution so why go to a blind institution.”

“I walked up the aisle and said ‘I do’. And I’ve been doing it ever since.”

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Mulroy Woods Hotel

Your Vision, Your Wedding, Your Way… Situated in the stunning north west of County Donegal on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Milford the stunning Mulroy Woods Hotel is set among the lush, lake spattered glens rolling from the Donegal hills towards the shore-lands of Mulroy Bay.

A O I B H E A N N WA L S H M U A

G &G HAIR & BEAUTY

Unit 5, Houston House Church Lane, Letterkenny

Tel: 074 9160122

The old world character of this landmark hotel captures the essence of Irish hospitality, where traditional Donegal charm meets modern luxury. As a family run, luxury 3 star Hotel the owners pride themselves on attention to detail. The Hotel is staffed with hospitality professionals who ensure that all guests enjoy a first class hospitality experience.

The hotel’s plush décor creates an instant sense of comfort and cosiness, this is a Hotel with heart. Roaring turf fires and delicious cuisine welcome you in winter while in the summer “The Woods” make you feel like you’re in the middle of an Irish garden.

tailor made to suit your budget. If guests are staying for a few days, the Hotel is the perfect departure point for discovering this most fantastically varied corner of Donegal and the Wild Atlantic Way iconic attractions.

Situated at the foot of the majestic Donegal Hills, you’ll find a host of enchanting wedThe ideal destination Wedding venue with two ding photo backdrops in this versatile Hotel large, airy, spacious banqueting suites, the complex, whatever the weather. Great value Glashagh Suite catering for up to 350 guests accommodation rates available for bridal and the Mulroy Suite for up to 200 guests. party and guests.

Wedding specialists are at hand to assist you craft a unique celebration finalizing all the details from your menu to tableware, accommodation and all special requests that make your day special. The wedding packages offer exceptional value and can be

Mulroy Woods Hotel,

So whether you are celebrating a lavish wedding reception, a civil ceremony or civil partnership, the Mulroy Woods Hotel can take care of all your needs.

Welcoming hospitality, tranquil surroundings, all that’s missing is you...

Tel: 074 9153313

Specification Capacity: Glashagh Suite up to 400 guests, Mulroy Suite up to 200 guests Function Rooms: 2 Prices: All-inclusive Wedding Packages from €36 Number of Guests Bedrooms: 45 in total, standard and superior guest rooms For further information call Siobhán Barrett-Doherty on +353 (0) 749153313 E: siobhanbd@mulroywoodshotel.com W: www.mulroywoodshotel.com facebook.com/mulroywoodshotel twitter.com/mulroywoods1 Mulroy Woods Hotel, Loughakey, Milford, Co. Donegal F92 TD4F

Email: info@mulroywoodshotel.com

The Bridal Hair & Make-up Specialists CALL OUTS available, have your hair & make-up applied in the comfort of your own home or escape the madness and come to G&G and avail of our champagne continental breakfast.

Call us for a Quote 074 91 60122 We have some amazing packages for you and your bridal party.

And the best part, everything is under one roof, call Letterkenny’s Award Winning Salon to book, where you can avail of bridal specialist hair stylists and make-up artists for your big Day Hair | Beauty | Make-up | Bridal

www.mulroywoodshotel.com

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Harvey’s Point Hotel....

A magical, classy lakeshore setting for your dream wedding

It really is love at first sight. The magnificent lakeshore wedding setting, the elegant ballroom on the water’s edge, our palatial suites, are but a few good reasons to choose Harvey’s Point.

Add to this the warmest of Donegal welcomes, out of this World Food and Service, all combined make this the most Wonderful Venue in Ireland for your Special Day. We are proud of our Hotel. It is set in beautiful landscaped gardens that enjoy a panoramic view from every window overlooking Lough Eske.

In fact we have been making dreams come true for the past 25 years of first class excel-

lence in Hotel keeping!

The ethos of Harvey’s Point shines at every turn … never more in evidence than when dealing with the team. From your personal wedding planner through to every level of staff in Harvey’s Point, you will be met with sheer excellence. Nothing is too much trouble.

To book a private viewing please contact Samantha or Kathleen on +353 749722208.

Wedding Ring Specialists Latest designs now available in store...

Stevens Jewellers the wedding ring specialists

Wedding Ring Sets Available from €200 Great Bridesmaid & Groomsmen Gift Ideas Full Wedding Ring Package available in Store

Your engagement and wedding rings are the most special pieces of jewellery you will ever own. That’s why it’s so important to consult with the experts when making your choice.

Stevens Jewellers located in the heart of Let- bridal party, they offer a fantastic selection of terkenny Main Street specialise in Wedding top quality jewellery, watches and more, all at Rings and their 2016/2017 collection is now the most competitive of prices. available to view and book in Store.

Design Service

Stevens Jewellers, Main Street, Letterkenny

Tel: 074 91 60822

To discuss their wedding ring package and view their latest selection call in store and one You can choose wedding bands from plain, of their friendly staff would be glad to help in two tone, diamond set, celtic and much more your wedding plans! in store. Stevens also offer a design and make service if you are looking for a special design with no extra charge.

Stevens Jewellers, Main Street, Letterkenny, Whether it’s a diamond engagement ring your Co. Donegal (0)74 91 60822. Email: steafter, your wedding bands, or gifts for the vensjewellerslk@hotmail.com

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Weddings @ The Mill Park Hotel

If you are a couple that dream of hosting your wedding in a venue that stands out from the rest, one that your guests will remember and one which will provide memories for your both to cherish forever then The Mill Park Hotel is the wedding for you.

Recognised as one of the leading hotels in the North West, the Mill Park Hotel is Donegal’s premier wedding location and is the jewel in the crown for couples deciding to hold their wedding in this romantic location

Exceptional service At the Mill Park we pride ourselves with exceptional service and we always strive to make every wedding a day to remember, not just for you but also for your entire wedding party

The wedding team in the Mill Park have spent a lot of time creating three fantastic packages for all of our brides and grooms to choose from, they are - Rose, Rose Gold & Gold .

For more information or to make and appointment to view our facilities don’t hesitate to contact one of our wedding coordinators to make an appointment on 0749722880 or Jacike Kelly from Drumkeen & Barry Gillespie from Ballybofey who married at St Patricks Church Drumkeen with their email weddings@millparkhotel.com reception held afterwards in Jacksons Hotel. Photography by Gerard Mc Hugh Ballybofey

Weddings @ the Mill Park Hotel The Promise of Excellence

Recognised as one of the leading Hotel’s in the North West, the Mill Park Hotel, Donegal Town, has long been established as a Premier Wedding location...

Choose from our Unique Packages Rose, Rose Gold & Gold Wedding Packages.

Mill Park Hotel,Donegal Town, The Mullins, County Donegal T. 074 97 22880 info@millparkhotel.com millparkhotel.com

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@ The New Shandon Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal Shandon Hotel:

Tel: +353 74 91 36137

www.shandonhotelspa.com info@shandonhotelspa.com

Take your wedding to an unimaginable place of beauty

Spectacular location boasting unrivalled sea views from EVERY newly refurbished room, ballroom, lobby, terrace, bar, luxury spa & leisure centre….

Viewings must be booked...

Contact Carolynne, charrison@shandonhotelspa.com for more details

www.shandonhotelspa.com | 00 353 (0) 74 9136137

Love to Spa

1 & 2 night packages, the perfect girly escape.

1 hour in Thermal Suite, 1 hour Treatment of Choice Afternoon Tea OR Dinner | B&B in a Seaview Room Shandon Spa: Tel: +353 74 91 00885 e: spa@shandonhotelspa.com

From €149pps (Based on 4 ladies sharing a Superior Room)

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g our Introducin e All Inclusiv edding Diamond W /17 16 Package 20 p Only €40p T&C Apply

Pictured after their recent Wedding at St Eunans Cathederal Letterkenny are Diane Bourne daughter of Patrick & Patricia Bourne Letterkenny and John Mc Donald son of John & Peral Mc Donald Killkenny. The Nupital Mass was celebrated by Fr Eamon Kelly. The reception was held in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny. Photography by Gerard Mc Hugh Ballybofey

Best Wedding Songs Ever!

Advertiser Playlist 1. From This Moment On - Shania Twain 2. I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

Dates Available for

2017/18

3. The Power of Love - Celine Dion 4. Songbird - Eva Cassidy 5. Unchained Melody - Righteous Bros.

6. Grow Old with Me - Tom Odelle 7. Wonderful Tonight- Eric Clapton 8. More than Words - Extreme 9. Never Let Me Go - Florence & the Machine

Well, you’ve just got married, had the wonderful meal, speeches have been made...it’s time to take to the dancefloor for that all important first dance as a newly married couple.

The staff here at the Letterkenny Advertiser have compiled our top 20 love songs just for you! They are not all slow either!

We have compiled a mixture of old classics with super cool and modern songs by some of the newest and best artists out there.

All you have to do is choose one for that all important first dance! Then choose a few more for the wedding video!

10. After All - Cher/Peter Cetera 11. Can’t Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley 12. Ray LaMontagne - You Are The Best Thing 13. What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong 14. Endless Love - Diana Ross/Lionel Richie 15. Always - Atlantic Starr

Abbey Hotel • Tel: 074 9721014 info@abbeyhoteldonegal.com www.abbeyhoteldonegal.com

16. I Swear - All-4-One 17. The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra 18. Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison 19. You’re My Best Friend - Queen 20. True Companion - Marc Cohn

Central Hotel • Tel: 074 9721027 info@centralhoteldonegal.com www.centralhoteldonegal.com

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Valuable fashion advice for the mother of the bride or groom

Mother of the bride? this is your guide...

After the guests shed a tear at how stunning the bride is all the attention will turn to you, the mother of the bride or groom! Read our eight crucial bits of advice to help you look your best!

Colour Confidence There is no doubt that wearing the right colour, especially close to your face, can make you look radiant and younger. Then think about how your colour choice will look in the photographs. Consider any colour themes that the bride and groom have chosen and also chat with the partner’s mum to ensure your outfits don’t clash.

Dress your body Your outfit should work with your body shape, not the other way around. Wearing an outfit that is not suitable for your body shape could add pounds to your waistline. Follow one simple rule as a starting point. If you are curvy, opt for styles and fabrics that flow with your curves. Go for silk, chiffon, jersey, fine knits etc. If you have a straighter body, fabrics with a bit of structure will work well. Think cotton, satin, fine wool or linen.

It’s okay to be you Why do we always feel at a wedding that we should go for something we wouldn’t normally wear? Just think of the photos. You want to be reminded of what a great day it was and not have a ‘what was I thinking’ moment. If you normally live in jeans then why not opt for a smart trouser suit instead of a dress. If you’re not used to a day in heels there are some beautiful flat styles available. Be true to your unique style and you will look amazing.

Comfort Comfort is paramount. If your skirt keeps riding up, or your shoes are too high or you’re just too hot you’ll spend the day feeling miserable. When trying on, dance around the changing room, sit down, cross your legs, lift your arms – really put the outfit through its paces before you part with your money. bought new shoes, wear them around the house a few times to break them in!

Accessorise, Accessorise, Accessorise!

These days you don’t need to have matching bag, shoes and hat. Introducing a couple of colours can make your outfit more interesting and be more flattering. Toning your shoes to your dress colour can make you look taller and a contrasting clutch can draw attention to a slim waist. If you are undecided

on the hat, or fascinator debate, then try on lots, but consider this. With a hat you will almost certainly get hat hair and you might get unwelcome shadows across your face.

Alternatively, a fascinator, or decorative slide can be worn all day with your hair styled around it and are universally easier and more comfortable to wear.

Think beyond the wedding!

Buying a more simple, understated dress and jacket and really going to town with the accessories is a great idea. Not only that, you might even wear it after the wedding! You can separate the pieces and choose different accessories to change the look completely. Team the jacket with trousers you have, or wear the dress with a cardigan for meetings, dinner dates, christenings.

Venue These days you can get married just about anywhere so it’s important to think about your outfit in relation to the venue. What you choose for a beach wedding can be a little more relaxed, whilst a formal outfit would be appropriate for a church, or country house setting. If the wedding is set on a lawn, wedge shoes, or flats will give more stability than heels.

Finishing touches If you think you will be changing your hair then discuss it with your hairdresser as soon as possible.

Hair never grows quickly when we want it to. Also use the time to discuss styling around your chosen headwear. Good make up will complete your look and clever use of textures and colours will make you look and feel great. Try a make up lesson, and don’t forget, waterproof mascara is a must.

KEE’S HOTEL WEDDING FAYRE Sunday 25th September from 3pm - 6pm Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar/Ballybofey, Co. Donegal | Tel: 0 74 9131018 | Email: info@keeshotel.ie | www.keeshotel.ie

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Exclusive Hayley Paige Collection Showcase at McElhinneys Bridal Rooms

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The Hayley Paige Bridal Collection will be showcased in McElhinney;s Bridal Rooms on August 26th & 27th. McElhinneys are the Exclusive stockists in Ireland!

McElhinneys Department Store Ballybofey, County Donegal are delighted to be showcasing the stunning Hayley Paige Designer Bridal Collection.

Paige collection is fresh, lively, and confident with a touch of edginess. Opulent details such as hand appliquéd lace and flutters of sheer fabric, evoke a feeling of whimsical refinement. All dresses are named, bringing to life the unique spirit.

Direct from New York, the 2017 Hayley Paige Bridal Collection is being showcased in McElhinneys Bridal Rooms on August 26th & 27th only and McElhinneys are delighted to be exclusive stockists in Ireland* of this stunning collection.

Featured on Xpose earlier this year the Hayley

Alongside the stunning gowns, McElhinneys will also have Industry Expert Ray Lowbridge instore for the two-day event. Ray has many years’ experience within the Bridal Industry and is now part of the Hayley Paige team, Ray will be on hand to offer brides his expert advice and opinion during

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their consultation.

McElhinneys will be offering something completely different to celebrate the introduction of the Hayley Paige Collection. With this in mind they are offering each bride the opportunity to purchase a one to one luxury consultation where they will be given private access to the Hayley Paige Collection. Brides will have a private 2-hour appointment with an experienced consultant. It promises to be a fabulous day with Prosecco and nibbles and each bride receiving a special gift. McElhinneys have lots of little surprises to make it a day their brides

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There are so many benefits to booking your holiday early. You will have the best choice in the better standards of accommodation, many early booking offers, free child places on selected routes and low deposits. You can then pay in for the holiday as and when you such as being close to the beach or the town can, allowing you the flexibility and peace of centre, if you are a larger family you may mind to budget for the holiday. need a two or three-bedroom apartment. All 2017 package holidays are on sale now and of these selections are in high demand, so many offer great standards of accommoda- if you leave the booking process to the last tion in the best locations with lots of entertain- minute then you will often be disappointed. ment to keep the kids busy.

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This is due to a wide variety of itineraries, beautiful state of the art ships, high quality food and entertainment and lots of on board activity.

Cruise holidays are generally full board which means that all of your food and entertainment are included. Some are all inclusive which means that drinks along with food an entertainment can be paid up front before leaving home.

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‘A Taste of Donegal Food Festival’ opens next weekend!

Friday 26th - Sunday 28th August - The Pier, Donegal Town This year’s ‘A Taste of Donegal Food Festival opens next Friday 26th August at 4pm, kicking off the biggest gastronomic food extravaganza party of the north west equally rivalling the major food events on the island of Ireland.

The Official Opening will be preformed by Donegal’s Person of the year Deidre McGlone, Harvey’s Point Country Hotel at 7.00 pm. our MC for the evening will be TV3’s Star and General Manager of Harvey’s Point Country Hotel Mr. Noel Cunningham.

The opening evening will conclude with Pains Fireworks staging a professional ceremonial display of cracking colour over Donegal Bay. A Taste of Donegal is truly a food lovers dream and will showcase Donegal Town and the surrounding area as a region of high quality restaurants and hotels, with a vibrant and growing Artisan Food Production Family. With the extensive variety of products available throughout the marquee your palette will explode from the diverse tastes which will leave you coming back again and again. To quote Chairperson Ernan Mc Gettigan “Come along and experience the wonderful food and drink variety available, we promise to tantalise your taste buds!”

From humble beginnings the festival now attracts Food Lovers from all over the world to our beautiful

The wonderful setting on the Pier, Donegal Town, under the backfrop of the Blue Stack mountains.

tented village on the Pier in Donegal Town with the backdrop of the Blue Stack Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. The success of this three day celebration of great food and drink is due to the vibrant personalities of the celebrity and local chefs who will be cooking up a storm over the weekend.

Foodies will particularly enjoy 120 plus food and drink exhibitors, top hotels and restaurants who will showcase and sell artisan produce, wine and craft beers from all over Ireland and the UK, with tastings from

Food Festival

Three Day Celebration of Great Food and Drink Discover, Dine & Delight in Donegal Town – August 2016 |

Saturday 27th 11.00am – 7.00pm

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Sunday 28th 11.00am – 7.00pm

Cover Charge: Adult – €5.00 per day Children – €1.00 per day 3 Day Weekend Pass – €12.00

Official Opening by Deirdre Mc Glone, Harveys Point Hotel, Donegal Person of the Year

Music: Dean Martin Tribute Show – The Singing Chefs | MC for the evening: Showbiz Guru Mr Noel Cunningham Cookery Demonstration: by Celebrity Chef Gary O’ Hanlon, TV3’s The Restaurant & Colin Mc Kee, Harveys Point Hotel ● ● ● ● ● ●

Catherine Fulvio TV Presenter, Food Writer, Award Winning Proprietor of Ballyknocken House & Cookery School, Neven Maguire, Mc Nean House the Nations Favourite, TV3’S The Restaurant and Donegal‘s Food Ambassador Gary O’ Hanlon, Supervalu Ambassador and more recently winner of “The best Culinary Show in the world at the New York Festival 2015 Kevin Dundon, Paul Kelly “The Great Irish Bake Off” and the Merrion Hotel Dublin, Edward Hayden TV3’s Ireland AM Chef and Food Writer, Chef Brian Mc Dermott “The No Salt Chef” Shane Smith Head Pastry Chef, Fallon and Byrne Dublin and In-House Chef for Coole Swan Irish Liquor. Comedy Cookery Theatre by Joe Shannon Radission Blu Sligo and TV3 & Comedian Frank Forde, Maire Dufficey Bord Bia will also be on hand to share her expertise from the Irish food business. We will also have our Local Celebrity Chefs Anthony Armstrong, Colin Mc Kee, Martin Anderson, and Zack Gallagher.

Celebrity Chef Appearances Food and Drink Exhibitors Selling Produce, with Tastings Competitions Tutored Wine & Beer Tasting Showcase for Artisan Food Producers Fireworks Display by Pains Fireworks

A Taste of Donegal Food Festival will be held in marquees on the newly refurbished pier area in Donegal Town.

If you are interested in participating or exhibiting, please contact 074 9723760 for more information.

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A TASTE OF DONEGAL FOOD FESTIVAL COMMITTEE: Exhibitors – Businesses – Visitors. Contact DTCC on +353 (0)74 97 23760 or email us at: development@donegaltown.ie Contacts: Ernan McGettigan • Sinead McGowan • Mary McGettigan • Maeve Carbin • Paul Keeney • Sinead Martin Ian McClay • Angela McGettigan–Holden • Patricia Callaghan • Susan McGrory • Debbie O’Reilly Jo Roarty • Caroline Walsh • Anthony Armstrong • Sian Breslin • Danny O’Donnell • Donna O’ Halloran

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Entertainment Head lining this year’s entertainment The singing Chefs are guaranteed to entertain the crowds with melodic tones that would fill any grumbly bellies! These culinary wizards will sing and play all day and may get a little too close for comfort... but if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen!

Listen to wonderful live Swing and Jazz music from Adrian Cullen the “Dean Martin Tribute Show” and classical operatic from Eugene Ginty “The Singing Chef” There will be lots of crowd interaction amongst the young and old when larger than life vintage stilt walker Lady Longbottom arrives straight out of the early 1900’s with her old world charm, vintage parasol and exquisite costume.

Expect honking horns, juggling tricks and most of all expect the unexpected from a unique roving clown on a mini penny farthing bicycle accompanied by two of Disney’s much loved characters Mickey & Minnie. Visitors watch your back! No one is safe! Another great attraction will be free admission to Donegal Town Castle all day Sunday 28th August.

Information Admission is €5.00 per adult, €1.00 per child, €12.00 for a weekend pass.

Demonstrations by Celebrity Chefs: Neven Maguire, Gary O’Hanlon, Kevin Dundon, Catherine Fulvio, Shane Smith, Sian Breslin, Edward Hayden, Paul Kelly, Colin Mc Kee, Coole Swan, Joe Shannon, Brian Mc Dermott, Anthony Armstrong, Máire Duffi cy, Martin Anderson, Ciaran Kennedy, Zack Gallagher, Chris Sandford, Anna-Jane Kingston, Frank Forde, Donegal Brewing Company

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proper ice, decent spirits and balanced measures and specialised craft beer tasting, “Hunny Pots” tray bakes made from 100% pure and natural local Wexford honey.

The 2016 A Passion To Inspire Chefs Competition will take place under the watchful eye of Anthony Armstrong a judge from the World Association of Chefs Society , Peter Griffths M.B.E., President British Culinary Federation, Gerard M. Molloy American Culinary Federation and Mr Bob Mc Donald, a judge from the Master Chefs of Great Britain. Entrants will be required to cook and present two different dishes, a starter and a main course, each for two covers, showcasing the best of Irish produce.

Exhibitors and Chefs

A TASTE OF DONEGAL

Friday 26th 4.00pm – 10.00pm

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The most important thing this month is to enjoy your garden; heady scents, glorious colours, an abundance of fruits and vegetables and hopefully more sunshine. What could be more enjoyable and satisfying than surveying the results of your hard work throughout the year?

Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’

Watering Remember to water and feed your plants regularly, especially those in hanging baskets, pots or containers as well as climbers and roses growing against a sunny wall. Many a plant will not recover from a drought, so water regularly and do not resort to feast and famine.

Water hydrangeas with hydrangea colourant for true blue hydrangeas next year.

Fleshy-leafed plants Some plants with thick water-filled leaves can withstand dry conditions and purple-leafed sedums, house leeks, phormiums, eucomis and succulents will never flag. However their soft stems may well attract vine weevil. Check by tugging the main stem away from the roots. If healthy it will stay attached.

1. Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’ This wonderfully poised, upright sedum combines dark, neatly crimped leaves with ruby-red flowers.

These are extremely attractive to hoverflies and bees. Simply the best sedum.

Kniphofia ‘Timothy’

Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’

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Truly perennial August performers cream There are ‘backbone’ plants that shine in August For many gardeners the month of August begins and they include crocosmias, kniphofias, phloxes, the downhill slide into off season. Warm climate gardeners have a second chance, but some don’t European asters, heleniums and buddlejas. have a second wind after summer’s heat.

3. Sedum telephium ‘Karfunkelstein’ 1. Helenium ‘Sahin’s Early Flowerer’ (syn ‘Xenox’) Shimmering mahogany and orange daisies - every one By all means, take some time to simply enjoy your garden and all the hard work you’ve put into it.

Larger pewter-toned, dusky grey-purple leaves and different - on this strong hybrid helenium (100 cm). branching stems of pink flowers (30 cm).

But August weather is often milder than we expect 2. Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’ Large lavender-blue daisies with very long rays. and it’s a great time to perk things up in the garden, 4. Sedum ‘Mr Goodbud’ This European aster tolerates much more drought after July’s heat.

A new green-leaved sedum that won’t flower until and flowers for weeks. Tends to flop a little, so Your garden is hardier than you think and there are September. But the wide heads of green buds will better at the front (50 cm). plenty of gardening tasks for August that will keep look just as good as flowers in August (40 cm).

3. Crocosmia ‘Emberglow’ your flower and vegetable gardens going longer, A blaze of dark-red flowers in August (90 cm). as well as opportunities to get a head start on next 5. Eucomis comosa ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ year’s garden plans.

4. Rudbeckia ‘Goldsturm’ Crisp yellow daisies with brown centres set against It has proved hardy even coming through last For anymore gardening advice you can contact year’s winter. Wavy swords of deep-red crinkled good green foliage (90 - 120 cm) us via facebook by searching ‘the garden centre’ leaves make a shuttlecock. ‘Pineapple’ flowers 5. Kniphofia ‘Timothy’ or also by phone Letterkenny 0749111456 amy follow (40 - 60 cm).

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Tighter cattle supplies brings more bite to beef trade as UK prices continue to rise – IFA

IFA National Livestock Committee Chairman Angus Woods said tighter cattle supplies this week have seen more farmers negotiate 5c/kg above the quoted prices.

He said factories are finding it much more difficult to get adequate numbers of stock and many are paying a base of €3.85 for steers and €3.95 base for heifers. He said the trade is also being helped by very good grass growth and good thrive. He added that the better demand is also being reflected in the mart with more factory buyers around the ring for finished cattle.

Angus Woods said farmers needed to dig in hard on the price and demand more than the quotes.

He said the reality is cattle numbers in the factory lairages are very scarce and agents and procurement managers are very anxious for stock.

He said, “Agents have been told not to leave stock behind them.”

Angus Woods said cattle prices in our main export market in the UK continue to rise, up another 1p/kg last week. He said UK prices are now up 26p/kg since the end of April. He pointed out that UK cattle prices are up 13p/kg since the Brexit decision in late June. As of July 30th, the UK R3 steer price was €3.46/kg, which is equivalent to €4.30/kg.

On numbers, Angus Woods said the weekly kill was at 30,586, with the total kill running 26,203 ahead of last year’s levels.

Angus Woods said factories are also stronger for cows this week with more outlets paying €2.90/3.10 for P and O grade cows. Better cows are making €3.20/3.30.

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There must be no stalling on further milk price increases – Healy

Speaking this week, IFA President Joe Healy said there must be no stalling by co-ops on further milk price increases, and he would meet them in person to convey this message over the coming weeks.

The IFA President said major milk price improvements are both necessary to boost farmer confidence and their badly damaged cash flow and justified by a real market recovery. He called on co-ops that had yet to decide on the July price, especially those at the bottom of the league, to first follow the Lakeland, Glanbia and Arrabawn example by increasing July prices, but also for all co-ops to budget and plan for significant further milk price increases for August and beyond.

“Our call for milk price increases is firmly founded in a very real market recovery, which has seen EU dairy commodity returns increase by 5c/l in the last three months, to an early August level equivalent, after 5c/l processing costs, to a farmgate milk price of 25.38c/l + VAT (26.7c/l incl VAT),” Mr Healy said.

“Co-ops can be confident about increasing milk prices: the long awaited dairy market recovery has really taken hold. It reflects much slower growth or even decreased milk production in Europe, but

also globally, and relatively healthy demand growth despite the Russian ban and lower oil revenues.

Indeed, NZ business bank ASB Markets have predicted this week a 12 to 15% increase in this afternoon’s GDT price for whole milk powder, based on the evolution of NZX futures in the last few days,” he said.

IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary added: “While many dairy farmers I spoke to at the Tullamore Show took heart from the recent milk price announcements, all remained seriously worried about cash flow pressure and their inability to make ends meet as merchant credit, superlevy, tax and utility bills pile in. Farmers need every last cent the market is returning, and thankfully the market is improving relatively rapidly.”

“It is now up to all our milk purchasing co-ops to ensure that they first all lift their July milk price in a meaningful way, and then plan for significant additional price increases for August and beyond,” he concluded.

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The Chairman of Wicklow IFA Tom Short and IFA National Grain Chairman Liam Dunne assess a crop of barley as the main harvest gets underway across the country. IFA estimates that growers income will be down €100m this year due to low yields and poor prices. Photograph by Finbarr O’Rourke.

Lamb price stronger with tight supplies – IFA IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey has said the lamb trade is stronger this week with factories paying €4.75 to €4.85 and tops of €4.90 paid.

He said factories are finding it difficult to get the numbers and are having to pay 20c/30c above quoted prices. He said weights have also moved up to 22kgs everywhere.

On ewes, John Lynskey said there is more demand from the factories and prices have moved up with €2.70/kg available.

John Lynskey said the live export trade is more active with buyers moving to put together lambs ahead of the Id-ul-Adha Muslin festival, which starts on September 13th.

In the UK, John Lynskey said lambs have also kicked on in price, with the auction marts paying

186p/kg live weight, which is the equivalent of about €5.00/kg deadweight including VAT. On numbers John Lynskey said the latest kill figures for 6th August show the weekly kill back at 44,734 compared to 52,968 for the same week in 2015. However the overall kill is running 2.0% ahead of 2015 levels, according to Department figures.

The IFA Sheep Chairman said the Department of Agriculture released details of the 2015 National Sheep Census last week and the key message is that the ewe flock has stabilised and risen slightly by 82,627, and now stands at 2,503,011 ewes.

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The Blacksmith’s Hands Story I found this story really struck a chord with me so I decided to share it with you.

A young man went to seek an important position at a large printing company. He passed the initial interview and went to meet the director for the final interview.

The director looked at his CV, and asked, “Have you ever received a scholarship for school?”

“No,” the man replied.

“It was your father who paid for your studies?”

“Yes.” “Where does your father work?”

“My father is a blacksmith.”

Then, the director asked the young man to show him his hands. They were soft and perfect.

“Have you ever helped your parents at their job?” the director continued.

“Never. My parents always wanted me to study and read more books. Besides, he can do the job better than I can.”

“I have a request for you,” said the director.

“When you go home today, go and wash the hands of your father, and then come see me tomorrow morning.”

The young man left feeling good about the interview. That night, when he returned home, he asked his father if he would allow him to wash his hands.

his father’s workshop. That night, the father and son talked for a long time.

The next morning, the young man returned to the director’s office. The director noticed the tears in his eyes.

His father felt rather strange about the request, but agreed.

The young man washed his father’s hands, little by little. It was the first time that he noticed all the wrinkles and scars on his father’s hands.

Some bruises on his hands were so painful that his skin shuddered upon being touched.

It was the first time that the young man recognised what it meant for this pair of hands to have worked every day to be able to pay for his studies.

The bruises on his father’s hands were the price that he paid for his child’s education and future.

After cleaning his father’s hands, the young man stood in silence, then began to tidy up

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“Can you tell me what you did, and what you learned yesterday?” he asked the young man.

“I washed my father’s hands.

When I finished, I stayed and cleaned his workshop.” He continued, “Now I know what it is to appreciate and recognise that, without my parents, I would not be who I am today. By helping my father, I now realise how difficult it is to do something on my own. I have come to appreciate the importance and the value in helping the family.”

The director looked at him with an earnest expression.

“This is what I look for in my people. I want to employ someone who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the hardship of others. You are hired.”

You can find this and other inspiring stories at:www.littlethings.com/father-and-son-lifelessons Until the next time Tom Herron

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Letterkenny Golf Club Notes

Spence finishes strong to claim the 2016 Captain’s Prize

Keith Spence, winner of Letterkenny Golf Club’s Captain’s Prize receiving his prize from club Captain Ivan Fuery.

Mid July saw Barnhill host the foremost ‘Major’ of the year when almost two hundred members and guests took to the lush fairways of this ‘hidden gem’ to compete for Mr. Ivan Fuery’s Captain’s Prize.

Whilst welcoming the large field and stableweather, it was Ulster Cup team vice-captain Keith Spence (12) who took topspot on the podium for the presentation recently. Level par thru first six holes, impending disaster struck at The Isle (7th) where a double bogey followed by a ‘blank’ at Greenhill (8th) had him taking the turn with a mediocre 19pts but, with years of competitive and matchplay golf experience behind him, Keith’s

Letterkenny Golf Club Captain Ivan Fuery presenting Sandra McMonagle with the Captain’s prize to Lady members.

resolve brought him birdies at 10th (Cornagill) and 18th (Stockade) for an inward nine of 22pts, a total return of 40pts and a better back nine score to relegate Eddie Margey (12) to runner-up spot. Eddie’s outward nine consisted of birdie at Swilly (3rd) and double bogey at 7th but, despite his birdie at 18th, another double bogey at Hunters Home (13th) had him lose out on the ultimate prize. In third place on another B.O.T. was club stalwart Charlie Coughlan (10) whose18pts on front nine was followed by a back nine of 21pts with the help of birdie at 18th which no doubt pushed Eugene Mc Keever (19) to fourth place. Gross prize was collected by the man in form of late, Kieran Sweeney (6) with 33pts gross, student prize won by Conor Friel (5) with 34pts, seniors prize was won by Pat Mc Grath (25) on 38pts and nines prizes were won by Johnny

Letterkenny Golf Club President Greg Sullivan congratulating Patrick Doherty on winning the President’s Prize.

Moore (21) and Sam Hegarty (19) with 22pts and 24pts respectively.

Past captains’ prizewinner was Tom Mc Donagh (19) with 37pts, committee prizewinner was Henry Mc Cahey (12) on 37pts andnearest-the-pin, on par three 16th (Barnhill) with 88.5cms, was Tony Logue.

of bogeys at 1st and 6th cancelled out with birdies at 2nd and 5th, going level par thru twelve holes only for a bogey at par three 13th (Hunters Home) to have him miss out on top rung. In third place was one of the club’s most consistent competitors, James Mc Fadden (12) whose birdie at The Isle (par five 7th) gave him an outward nine return of 22pts but that was cancelled out by double bogeys Greg Sullivan President’s Prize: at 10th and 15th for a 38pt. finish. In fourth place On Saturday 25th the club hosted one of thesea- was Darragh Mc Menamin (5) with 37pts (bot) and son’s ‘majors’ and taking a ‘major’ role in pro- gross prize was taken by Conor Friel (5) with 33 ceedings was cat 4 member Pat Mc Garrigle (26) gross pts. who, with a course management plan of playing handicap golf, returned 20pts over both nines for The President’s Prize to ‘veterans’ was won by a total of 40pts to pip runner-up Con Boyce (4) by Dessie Shiels snr (23) with 33pts and the ‘commitone point to lift one of this year’s most coveted tee member’ prize was won by Michael O’ Malley prizes. Con’s return of one over gross 73 consisted (13) with 32pts.

LADY CAPTAIN JACQUELINE ENJOYS SUCCESSFUL LADY CAPTAIN’S WEEKEND

Elaine Russell, winner of Ms. Jacqueline Ireland’s Lady Captain’s Prize (centre) at Letterkenny Golf Club pictured receiving her prize with other main prizewinners.

There was a great turnout for the recent Pre-Lady Captain’s Mixed Foursomes and the elated winners were P. J. Nee and Elaine Russell on 41.3, with runners-up Tony Duffy and Sarah McBrearty on 42.7 and third place going to Charlie Coughlan and Maura Cavanagh with 42.9 (B.O.T).

Saturday 6th. was Lady Captain’s Day and the fine weather ensured a big turnout for popular Lady Captain Jackie Ireland. Before tee-off the ladies were treated to some lovely tray bakes, tea and coffee in the club lounge and, as per usual, Paddy Carberry guaranteed a smooth and timely tee-off for all competitors.

The Presentation of Prizes took place later that

Group of prizewinners from Lady Captain’s Day competition at Letterkenny Golf Club pictured with Lady Captain Jacqueline Ireland.

ner-up Michael McDaid 28 pts. and 3rd. Conall Mac A’Bhaird 27 pts. (B.O.T)., Gents’ front nine: Eddie Margey; back nine: Kevin Rafferty.

The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the winner of the Lady Captain’s Prize evening after a champagne reception and dinner and amid great excitement and anticipation Elaine in the clubhouse. The proceedings began with the Russell was declared victorious. presentation of the Lady Captain’s Prize to the Results gents of which took place earlier in the week with Full results were: Guest Ladies: Orla Gallagher the following results: Winner: Shane Scanlon 40 pts.; runner – up, Tony 26 pts. Guest Gents: Ian Ireland 25 pts. Nearest Duffy 40 pts.; (B.O.T).; 3rd. Shay Henry 39 pts.; the Pin at 8th: Nuala McGarrigle. LongestDrive Category 4: 1st. Jack McGarrigle 37 pts., run- at the 18th: Cynthia Fuery. Secret Hole: Sarah

Buchanan. Non-Qualifiers: Sally McGinty. Front Nine: Nuala McGarrigle (21) 21 pts. Back Nine: Marian O’Sullivan (10) 18 pts. Past Captains: Monica McDonagh (18) 35 pts. Committee Prize: Triona Daly (27) 29 pts. Category 0 – 18: Angela Bradley (11) 35 pts. [B.O.T]. Category 19 – 28: Karen McGlinchey (21) 33 pts. Category 29 – 36: Mena Breslin (34) 31 pts. 3rd. Margaret Harvey (36) 36 pts. Gross: Tracy Spence (12) 25 gross points, runner-up Cecilia Doran (34) 37 pts.

Lady Captain Prizewinner: ELAINE RUSSELL (20) 40pts.

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Shay Giles pictured with his wife Jan pictured getting ready for the Finn Wheelers 3 Counties Sportive on Sunday last. Photo by Gerard McHugh

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The Ford S-MAX still bosses the MPV Segment!

The Ford S-MAX has always been a popular choice with families in Ireland looking for a large family car, and even with the rise of the SUV, there’s still demand for a good, honest MPV, especially if it has seven seats.

The new S-MAX also does a good job of looking sleek and dynamic despite its hulking mass, quite good looking compared to its rivals. The current model arrived in 2015 and the styling is quite a gentle evolution of its predecessor, Ford’s new trapezoidal grille being the most striking change. All round it looks a bit more chiselled and defined.

Upmarket trim The S-MAX is based on the Mondeo and the design and finish of the cabin is very similar.

Ford has had a good shot of pushing the new S-MAX upmarket and it all looks pleasing to the eye and the material quality is good. In Titanium models, the dash is built around the Sync 2 infotainment system and touchscreen, which looks very well indeed.

There are three individual seats in row 2, all three with Isofix child seat fixtures, and these passengers get loads of legroom and headroom.

The S-MAX has seven seats as standard, but is really what is known as a ‘5+2’: the two seats in the very back are for children rather than adults as the legroom is tight, though the seats in row

2 can be slid forward to create more room. The extra seats can fold into the floor when not in use and yield a large boot that can be easily stacked to the roof. With row 3 seats in place, boot space is impacted but there is still room for a few bags.

There are two trim levels for the S-MAX on the Irish market: Zetec and Titanium. Zetec models come well-equipped including 17” alloy wheels, fog lights, daytime running lights, quickclear windscreen, Ford Sync, front and rear parking sensors, leather steering wheel, dual zone air con and keyless start.

Titanium trim adds Ford Sync 2 infotainment and touchscreen, LED daytime running lights, chrome door line finisher, auto lights and wipers, auto high beam, ambient lighting, lane keeping aid, and traffic sign recognition incorporating an Intelligent Speed Limiter.

On the road, the S-MAX really does impress and even on a tight country road, the car feels good with direct, accurate steering that communicates the grip from the front wheels so well.

Minimal body roll And remarkably for such a large car, body roll is not too alarming either and it feels quite taut and composed on the tight stuff, yet comfortable enough for the rough and tumble of Irish roads.

The test car was the 2.0-litre diesel with 180PS and it did a really good job of lugging the considerable weight of the S-MAX around. You can hear a bit of a diesel growl under acceleration but it never gets too noisy in the cabin and in this guise it’s quite economical too returning up to 56mpg.

The new Ford S-MAX hasn’t undergone any drastic changes but then it probably didn’t really A useful option is the handsfree-tailgate, that need them, being a tried and tested Irish family allows the boot to be opened or closed using a MPV for many years now. kicking motion beneath the rear bumper.

Power for the range comes from a 2.0-litre diesel But the enhancements in the styling, the cabin, with 120PS, 150PS, 180PS or 210PS, and a 1.5- and the update of tech and equipment will ensure litre EcoBoost petrol engine (160PS). There are it stays a competitive choice in the 7-seat MPV a choice of manual or automatic gearboxes, and market. an all-wheel drive option. The petrol S-MAX is The S-MAX feels more upmarket than before, available in Titanium only and has a list price of and while the average suburban parent may €38,835, while the diesels start at €35,860. never fully exploit the handling, the S-MAX Sitting on the same platform as the very enjoya- retains the competent driving character that ble Mondeo, the omens are good for the S-MAX. marks out the best in the segment.

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