Rory Kavanagh Joins Another Winning Team

Following on from his recent success in bringing the Sam Maguire cup back to Donegal, Rory Kavanagh is now playing his part in supporting The Donegal Gathering as an ambassador.

Rory has commented on the Donegal Gathering saying “For everyone looking for an excuse to come to Donegal, this is it. Come back to Donegal for the Gathering next year, you are guaranteed to have a good time and you can even visit Sam when you are here.”

 

Rory has been a real example of athleticism as he drove Donegal on from midfield this year. The Donegal Gathering steering committee recommends that those travelling to Donegal next year will need similar stamina levels to keep up with all that is happening around the county!

 An exciting year ahead is promised and there will definitely be plenty of sport. Anyone who witnessed the displays of unbridled joy at the full time whistle on All-Ireland final day, and the subsequent celebrations during the team’s week long tour of the county will realise that we know how to enjoy ourselves in Donegal. So make sure you’re a part of next year’s festivities.

Meanwhile, work behind the scenes continues as the steering group for the Gathering 2013 guarantees we are in for a memorable year.  So let’s all make sure we let our friends and family living abroad know that if they only do one thing next year, it’s to get themselves to Donegal!

To view our growing list of ambassadors, check out www.donegalgathering.com

Tickets on sale for the Northwest Garden Rose

To kick start what is anticipated to be the biggest Northwest Garden Show to date, the Castlefinn Partnership Initiative Ltd, event organisers, are delighted to invite you along to the Northwest Garden Rose 2012 a brand new feature of this year's show, which will take place on Friday 25th May, in The Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey. Tickets cost €15 and are now available from McElhinney’s Department Store, The Villa Rose Hotel, or from any member of the Castlefinn Partnership Initiative Ltd. Castlefinn.

Come along for a great night’s entertainment with master of ceremonies TV3’s Noel Cunningham commencing the activities at 8pm in the Villa Rose and enjoy live music from local band Off the Cuff. Each Northwest Garden Rose candidate will be interviewed by Noel Cunningham, hoping to impress our judging panel and charm the crowd in their quest to be crowned the 2012 Northwest Garden Rose.

The winning Rose will receive a perpetual crown designed by Newbridge Silverware, a McElhinney’s gift card valued at €1000; a stunning Lancôme & Newbridge hamper valued at €750 and she will be invited to attend and mix with the crowds at the 2-day Northwest Garden Show event on May 26-27 at CPI Complex Castlefinn, Co. Donegal.

The event is one of many new features to the Northwest Garden Show 2012, and is sponsored by Mc Elhinney’s Store Ballybofey, Public Image, Newbridge Silverware, and Lancôme. It is a great platform for business’s to be showcased by their representing rose on the run up to and on the night of the event, for more information on this unique advertising avenue contact 074 91 43976
Speaking ahead of the Northwest’s biggest garden and outdoor living event, Director Michael Carlin says: “We are so excited about this year’s show, not least having achieved an award at this year’s Donegal County Enterprise Board’s “Enterprising Donegal Business Awards” reflecting the success of the Northwest Garden show and the achievements of a small group of people for the greater good of a community. This means so much to a voluntary committee”

“Having been the fastest selling event so far we are on the way to a bigger and better show this year and we are delighted to welcome on board our sponsors Robert Kee & Son, Gillespie Polytunnel, John Paul Florists, Ferrys Refuse, McElhinneys Department Store and Failte Ireland”

Located on the grounds of the Castlefinn Partnership Initiative Complex in Castlefinn village, Co. Donegal, this year’s event will draw in crowds from far and wide, bringing a fresh and new opportunity for everyone involved in the art of gardening to meet, greet and talk all matters green on Saturday and Sunday May 26-27, 2012


With an exciting line-up of celebrity gardening gurus, entertainment, attractions and impressive features from up to 140 unique exhibitors, it promises to be a great day out for all ages. Other attractions include a Farmers Market, Artisan Food Producers Marquee, Family Fun Zone, live Floral and Cooking Demonstrations, The Garden Challenge Area, Trash ‘n’ Fashion catwalks and exclusive McElhinney’s fashion shows as well as the much anticipated White House Garden creation by gardening expert, author and TV personality Diarmuid Gavin and much, much more that you will not want to miss out on!