We are so proud of committee member Peggy Stringer and all her work for Donegal Camino along with former Persons of the Year Noel Cunningham and Deirdre McGlone. The camino has raised an astonishing €50,271. Article and photos copied from Donegal Daily and Peggy Stringer The hugely inspiring 7 day hike stretched from Inishowen to …
Massive congratulations to Tim Kelly on being awarded the Freedom of London! Tim is a wonderful supporter of our association and we are thrilled for him and his family! Photo: Kelly’s Sunday Dander
Copied from Donegal Daily and Photo from Matt Britton Ardara woman Kathleen Sheerin has been announced as one of this year’s recipients of the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards. Kathleen, who lives in Dublin, is a steadfast promoter of her home county and a valued member of the Donegal Association in Dublin since the 1970s. …
Kathleen Sheerin-recipient of one of the Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards. Read More »
Donegal Association Annual Gala Ball 2022 On Saturday 2nd April, Noel Cunningham was awarded Donegal Person of the Year for 2019. Noel is a well-known figure around Co. Donegal and further afield as someone who promotes the county at every possible opportunity. Over 400 people joined Noel for his special night in the Bonnington Hotel, …
A Date for your Diary! The Donegal Association are delighted to announce that plans are underway for the Gala Ball to celebrate the 2019 Donegal Person of the Year Noel Cunningham. You may remember we had planned to host the event in March 2020 but due to restrictions it has not been possible to host …
On Sunday, 12th of September the Donegal Association in Dublin announced the winners of the ‘Above and Beyond’ Awards in Harvey’s Point. The association sought nominations from several categories as a mark of appreciation and admiration for the work of Donegal people and community groups who go above and beyond, particularly over the last year. …
On Saturday night, 21st of April almost five hundred guests turned out to honour Shay Given as the 2017 Donegal Person of the Year in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin. The event which had originally been planned for the 4th of March was postponed as a result of the weather conditions. Shay was joined by members …
Shay Given Honoured as Donegal Person of the Year! Read More »
Well known sportsperson Shay Given from Lifford, has been named the Donegal Person of the Year for 2017. The announcement took place in The Black Door Piano Bar on Harcourt Street in Dublin on Friday, 19th of January. Shay is well known locally, nationally and internationally for his soccer career and many people enjoyed learning …