Creative Donegal

Creative Donegal

Creativity is a part of Donegal life, it's in the air we breathe. We paint with our words and sing with our stories. Our landscape beats a rhythm that will make your soul dance.

Set yourself free and explore the treasure trove that awaits you. 

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Kids Crafts
Ohio students on location - Image courtesy of Sonya Paclob
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Summer Parade - Image courtesy of Earagail Arts Festival
Letterkenny Live
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Profile

Andrew Simpson

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Andrew Simpson was born in Derry on the 1st January 1989.  Initially residing in Carndonagh, when Andrew was two his family moved permanently to Fahan, just outside Buncrana.  As a young boy Andrew got involved in music and theatre attending the Foyle School of Speech and Drama, taking part in... Read more.

Organisation

Donegal Designer Makers

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The Donegal Designer Makers are a network of studio based makers from all over Donegal working in a broad range of disciplines  from ceramics, fashion and textiles, furniture and product, jewellery, metalwork, batik, print and painting.

This design network was established in 2010 by... Read more.

Place

Tigerish Waters - Donegal inspires film

The idea for Tigerish Waters was born in Donegal whilst Director Lucy Campbell spent most summers with her family surfing the West Coast of Ireland. She was taken by how extreme the surfing was; so cold, wild and wintery as well as the beauty of the unspoilt landscape, the beaches so huge and... Read more.

Article

Na Físealaíona i nGaeltacht

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Bhí traidisiún láidir ceoil i nGaeltacht Dhún na nGall riamh agus tá an ceol traidisiún beo, beithíoch go fóill. Is mór an mhéid féilte, scoileanna, ranganna, seisiúin agus imeachtaí ceoil a bhíonn ar siúl ar fud na Gaeltachta, agus gan dabht, tá clú agus cáil ar cheol agus ar cheoltóirí an... Read more.

Project

MyCreativeEdge.eu: Showcasing Donegal’s creative businesses

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The www.mycreativeedge.eu website has hit a key milestone with 300 creative people and businesses now showcasing their work and talent on the site.  And with 30,000 visits since its launch in June, there’s clearly a strong demand for the West’s... Read more.