Donegal Connect
weekend in Inishowen
10.10.22
DONEGAL Connect took place
across the weekend of 22-25 September 2022.
An Cathaoirleach Cllr. Liam Blaney said: “Firstly, it
was fantastic to have Donegal Connect back as an
in-person event for 2022. Reconnecting with our Diaspora
and those with a love of Donegal has been an important
theme for 2022 in general and Donegal Connect reflected
that in so many ways. It was especially prevalent at the
Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards with so many familiar
faces having travelled from America and the UK to be
with us. We are looking forward to building on this
momentum for 2023”. |
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Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora
Awards at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana. |
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The anchor event of the
weekend was the prestigious Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora
Awards which took place at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel
in Buncrana on 23rd September. Kathleen Sheerin, Dr.
Susan K. Whoriskey, Moya Doherty and Ann & Mark Baiada
were all honoured for their contribution in their
respective fields. |
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The Swan Park Carnival in
Buncrana. |
Across the weekend a
number of festivals took place including the Disappear
Here Film Festival in Ballyliffin.
At Swan Park in Buncrana a carnival atmosphere was in
the air as performances by the Inishowen Carnival Group
transformed the recently redeveloped park into a
mythical wonderland. With over 1600 attendees on the day
it was a massive success and everyone had a fantastic
time. |
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