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Historical properties can be restored to meet the needs of #modernliving whilst retaining its period charms as demonstrated by this Edwardian house in Downpatrick. tinyurl.com/yc3bx73u

We have a very special #BrendanBehan event for our tenth #LiteraryFestival happening in October. Stay tuned for further details. tinyurl.com/3a3ptaf2

The historic main library in Dumfries has officially reopened following months of restoration work. Work at the Ewart Library was designed to modernise facilities while uncovering original Victorian features of the structure. tinyurl.com/2sdzxbbk

We want to wish our friends in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania and all our American followers a very Happy Fourth of July!

1/2 Pictured are staff members Liz Potter, Andy McGovern and Dr Martin Gormley with Letterkenny Cath Qtr's Donnan Harvey (second from right) when he called in last week to discuss their 2025 non-fiction competition, part of its annual Literary Festival, which is open for submissions.

A major exhibition celebrating work of Donegal people in Scotland between 1940 & 1990 will be launched in Donegal County Museum. Donegal Diaspora Ambassador Packie Bonner will launch exhibition in presence of Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr Paul Canning. tinyurl.com/mrpb4twx

It is a moment that Ballyshannon woman Grainne Gillespie will never forget when she shared the stage with Alanis Morissette at the recent concert in Malahide Castle & Gardens. tinyurl.com/3kymdnv9

Our friends at Frances Browne Literary Festival are accepting entries for entries for their Multilingual Poetry Competition which embraces entries from multiple languages, with categories open for Irish, Ulster-Scots & English-language poetry, as well as a local section. tinyurl.com/2vjwp34c

Congratulations to Fianna Fáil Cllr Paul Canning on becoming the new Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and to our own Cllr Donal 'Mandy' Kelly on his appointment as Leas Cathaoirleach. tinyurl.com/2s8y68uz

While it is great to see that #DerelictIreland is being tackled in Killybegs, groups in large urban areas should have the same opportunities as those in smaller areas. Currently Dept Rural & Community Development & the Gaeltacht have a different set of guidelines to Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage on the issue. tinyurl.com/2s3zxdpv

Deputy Pearse Doherty has described the lack of a direct rail line from Derry to Dublin as an ‘appalling’ legacy of partition. He added it is not acceptable that Donegal is one of the few counties on the island of Ireland that does not have a rail network. tinyurl.com/mrwz326d

The Queen Maeve Trail on Knocknarea has fully reopened. It was closed for over five months due to extensive damage as the result of Storm Eowyn. The major restoration project involving Sligo County Council, Coillte and Love’s Contractors. tinyurl.com/44mrrvxh

#derelictireland buildings contribute significantly to Ireland’s #HousingCrisis, and bringing them back into use is one of the Government of Ireland's aims for addressing social housing shortfalls and to get more homes on the market. tinyurl.com/38wwxyv4

Historical properties can be fully restored to meet the needs of #ModernLiving whilst retaining their period charms as this 1915 railway signalman's cottage in Dublin demonstrates. tinyurl.com/3pax63wn

Should Michael Flatley decide to run to become the next President of Ireland, the Lord of the Dance star and the other candidates are more than welcome to visit Letterkenny's Cathedral Quarter when the campaign begins. tinyurl.com/mrycymxk

In 1975, the first phase of the redevelopment of King John's Castle in Limerick was completed. The castle dates back to 1200 and is now of the visited landmarks in Limerick.ie. tinyurl.com/3srn5tsk

#DerelictIreland buildings are at a greater risk from fire than those with are in everyday use as what happened in Newry. tinyurl.com/428t95zk

Work to restore the facade of Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue oldest fire station has been completed ahead of its 90th anniversary. The Mounts fire station in Upper Mounts, Northampton, opened on the site of a former jail on 30 July 1935. tinyurl.com/4hc4c7rr

Lochwinnoch residents and visitors have until next Friday to share their views on a proposal for an ambitious heritage-leg regeneration project within the village’s conservation area. RenCouncil has encouraged people to participate in the consultation. tinyurl.com/4bdckmcu

Magnificent to see that the McKeever Family Hotel Group are marketing that Dillons Hotel is in the Cathedral Quarter for their guests who decide to Donegal Tourism.