The Bundoran Express sits in the shed at Bundoran Station in the late 1950s - photo Neil Sprinks copyright Charles P Friel Negative Archive

Annual Fr Paddy Gallagher lecture to have railway theme

Ahead of the 60th anniversary commemoration of the last train to leave Bundoran in September, the annual Fr Paddy Gallagher lecture this August will have a railway theme. Renowned railway historian Charles Friel of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland will deliver an illustrated talk entitled “The Railways of South Donegal” on Monday August 21st…

Bundoran to commemorate 60 Years since last train

Bundoran to commemorate 60 Years since last train

The Magh Ene Historical Society along with Discover Bundoran and Eclipse Cinemas will this September commemorate the 60th anniversary of the last train to pull out of Bundoran. The comprehensive programme of events was launched at Bundoran Community Centre which will play a pivotal role throughout the commemorations in September and included displays of projects…

2016 An Post Ras Stage 1 22/5/2016 JLT Condor ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Strong JLT Condor team returns to An Post Rás hunting stage wins and eying overall success

On the heels of last week’s announcement of the first British squads for this year’s An Post Rás, the race organisation has announced that one of that country’s most successful teams will be returning to the event. The JLT Condor squad is managed by former pro John Herety, who has guided his riders to four…

Sea Sessions announce Day Headliners

Sea Sessions announce Day Headliners

The Coronas, Primal Scream, Sigma, Foy Vance, All Tvvins, Badly Drawn Boy, Mr Scruff, Dreadzone, Brian Deady, Aine Cahill, Wyvern Lingo, Little Hours, Gurr, Kormac, Talos, The Cuban Brothers, Caravan Sun, Otherkin, Stomptown Brass, Touts, Soule, Bitch Falcon, Jack O Rourke, Orchid Collective, Jafaris, Le Boom, Penrose, Eve Bella, Apella, Tiz Mc Namara, Wolves of Youth, Keith Disconaut,…

Sea Sessions scoops IMRO award For Live Music Festival of the Year!

Sea Sessions scoops IMRO award For Live Music Festival of the Year!

Sea Sessions Surf Music Festival was named “IMRO Live Music Festival of the Year 2016” at the annual IMRO awards in Dublin last night.  Having been in the same category as major music events like Electric Picnic, Cork Jazz Festival, and Longitude, organisers were delighted to have achieved the highly sought after accolade.  Festival Director…

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