Donegal Association Dublin

Committee members and 2025 Donegal Person of the Year Pa**ie Keeney enjoying the Tip O Neill awards last night.

Congratulations to Brendan Tiny Vaughan and Kate Barton on your awards 👏

Thank you Declan Keeney for the photos 📸

https://www.donegallive.ie/news/restoration-of-historic-donegal-pub-to-bring-a-bit-of-life-to-street-9157195?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Good Luck, Michael and your team with your new endeavour. A great supporter of our Association. We look forward to visiting next summer ☀️

Restoration of historic Donegal pub to 'bring a bit of life' to street Michael Byrne spoke to Donegal Live about the ongoing restoration of Biddy’s Crossroads Bar in Glencolmcille

We have been asked to share the below regarding fundraising for a new wheelchair-accessible 14- seater patients' bus for St. Joseph's Community Hospital.

St. Joseph's has cared for generations of people from every corner of Donegal, and so many families, at home and in Dublin, have had a parent, relative or friend who was a patient there over the years. Its reach and importance extend far beyond Stranorlar itself.

For many years, St. Joseph's had its own patients' bus, which gave patients the freedom to get out into the community, attend local events and day centres, enjoy days out, attend family occasions and funerals, and spend valuable time with friends and relatives outside the hospital.

Sadly, that bus had to be taken off the road last year, and its loss has had a very real impact on the patients' independence and quality of life. Essential transport can still be arranged for appointments and planned journeys, but without a wheelchair-accessible bus of their own, patients can miss out on spontaneous outings, community events and opportunities to socialise.

These are people who have contributed to their communities and to society throughout their lives, and we feel very strongly that they should continue to feel connected to, and part of, the community for as long as possible. A dedicated bus gives them that freedom, dignity and independence.

Our fundraising target is €100,000, and in just the first two weeks since our appeal launched we have already raised almost €5,000. Every share and every donation, however small, brings the bus closer to the road.

We would be hugely grateful if you would share our appeal with your members and through your page or networks.

Donations can be made here:

https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/17231

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, and for any support you can give. It would mean the world to the patients and to everyone working to get their bus back on the road. It would be something truly special - a bus for our patients, provided by the Donegal community they have been part of all their lives, at home and beyond.

Please Support St. Joseph s Patients Bus Fundraising Campaign on iDonate St. Joseph s Patients Bus Fundraising Campaign from iDonate, the online fundraising people.

Save the date of our Memorial Mass and AGM on Sunday, 15th of November.

New members welcome

Details of an upcoming wonderful literary festival weekend in Letterkenny, including a Jane-Austen themed evening event!🖊📖😃

Reminder for tonight’s book launch

Calling the Donegal Community in Dublin

Donegal people living in Dublin are invited to come together for the launch of Homegrown, the new book by Donegal author and Portnoo Market Garden founder Barrie Quinn.

Chapters Bookstore, Dublin

Tuesday, 8 September at 6.30 p.m. in Parnell Street, Dublin

Homegrown tells the story behind Portnoo Market Garden, exploring food, sustainability, community and Barrie's deep connection to Donegal. The book celebrates the people, experiences and local knowledge that have shaped the journey from a small market garden in Portnoo to a growing online community.

At the Dublin launch, Barrie will be joined by writer Ali Dunworth for a conversation about the book, the stories behind it and the journey to publication. The evening will also include an audience Q&A, an opportunity to meet Barrie and a book signing.

This is a chance for the Donegal diaspora in Dublin to gather, support a fellow Donegal person and celebrate a story proudly rooted in the county.

Places are limited to 200 guests, so early booking is recommended.

Here is a link for tickets - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/an-evening-with-barrie-quinn-tickets-1997572490091

They are also holding a local launch in the Nesbitt Arms, Ardara on the 10th Sept at 7.00 p..m - Everybody welcome and no tickets are required for that event.

We are so proud of Peggy Stringer our President who is a founding member of Donegal Camino which grows from strength to strength every year.

Check out some fabulous photos of our committee members and other familiar faces including Past Persons of the Year enjoying their week 👏