A Donegal Afternoon

On yesterday May16th I attended a very enjoyable event in Temple Bar. It was Donegal Live- a showcase of Donegal through music and song. I first heard about it on "Morning Ireland" on Friday morning. As was correctly stated on radio Donegal was so long referred to as the forgotton county owing to its geographic situation and access, now the situation has changed owing to a better road system and its local airport. The event yesterday really consolidated all that is positive about the county in its cultural and musical tradition. Donegal has a great record in this sphere, mention Bridie Gallagher, Daniel O!Donnell among others. Music transcends all barriers and especially traditional irish music played in any location. Pakie Bonner who will ever forget Italia 90 in Genoa. As I already stated it is great to be in a position to showcase your native county in all its positive aspects. Every county in the country would benefit from such an occassion. We live in a multicultural society, everybody is welcome to savour our great Irish culture. Failte gach duine.