Global Donegal

Global Donegal

There are Donegal people in every walk of life and corner of the world. Whether you do business in Tokyo or live in America, where you come from is part of who you are. 

Make the connection, stay connected. 

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Golden Bridges Awards 2012
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Anthony O'Callaghan & Cllr. Dessie Larkin
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Fanad Lighthouse - Image courtesy of Martin Flemming
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Tip O'Neill Monument, Buncrana
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WHAT IT’S LIKE TO MOVE BACK HOME

Grace Gerry pictured with her sister on a recent trek in Donegal

When I left Ireland for London in my twenties, I thought I would be back in a year. Little did I know it would be thirty years before I returned. I spent ten years in London and another twenty in Canada before I came back to Donegal three years ago.

If you’re curious what it’s been like... Read more.

Organisation

Murphy of Ireland – Part of Donegal’s Past, Present and Future

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MurphyofIreland.com offer a wide range of Irish clothing including Donegal Handwoven Tweeds, Aran Sweaters, Irish Linen, and Traditional Grandfather Shirts and Nightshirts, all of which are sourced in Donegal.

Margaret Murphy opened her drapery business on Ballybofey’s Main Street in 1939... Read more.

Place

Donegal Prospectus Video goes viral

2015 saw a new Donegal video promoting Donegal as a great place to live, to work and do business go viral.

This video, which has been produced by Donegal TV for Donegal County Council as part of the campaign to reach out to Donegal’s global community and to promote Donegal as a great... Read more.

Article

Tip O'Neill Award Recipient 2014 Senator Therese Murray

Senator Therese Murray is set to receive the Tip O'Neill Irish Diaspora Award 2014 on the weekend of the 12th September in Inishowen, Donegal. Senator Murray has proven herself to be a worthy recipient by carving out a very successful career in the predominantly male world of, not just American... Read more.

Project

Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies

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As part of the School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Scotland, at Edinburgh, a Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies is a pivotal part of understanding the legacy of migration from Scotland. The Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies within the School of History, Classics... Read more.