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Poets across the globe invited to enter Frances Browne competition - Donegal Daily FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint The 2024 Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition, a highlight of the Frances Browne Literary Festival is set to ignite…

Today in the Finn Valley Voice we are very impressed with Aidan Thompson who has led a brilliant fundraising drive for lifesaving defibrillators for our Twin Towns and we just love the precious photograph of staff and pupils at Meencarrigagh NS in 1954.

The latest edition of the Finn Valley Voice - in shops today.

The Finn Valley Voice, in shops today.
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The Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition 2024 is now open for entries. Best of luck to all the poets.

📢We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition! 📢

The Frances Browne Poetry Competition is a celebration of the unique heritage of East Donegal, welcoming poets writing in the English, Irish and Ulster Scots languages.

Now open for entries, we are excited to hear from voices both familiar and new, and from across the globe. You can find all the details on our website at

https://www.francesbrowneliteraryfestival.com/poetry-competition

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A town park becoming a reality and a strong Finn Valley connection to Taylor Swift. Read all about it in today’s Finn Valley Voice. In shops every Wednesday.

We are delighted to feature in this week’s Finn Valley Voice, Clare’s Little Stars Graduations 2024. Congratulations to all of you 👏🎓

This week’s issue of the Finn Valley Voice in shops today - Your Community Choice/Your Community Voice.

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Breaking News!!

To add to the extraordinary list of achievements and ‘SOLD OUT’ venues of Ballybofey’s rising star Muireann Bradley, she has been invited by President Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, to sing at the Garden Party at Áras an Uachtaráin, on Wednesday 19th June.
Congratulations Muireann.
Photograph: Breda Bradley.

A hilarious comedy to support Mental Health Awareness Month will be staged in the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, from Thursday 30th May - Saturday 1st June.
The Real McCoy by Tommy Marren directed by Angeline Collins of the HSE Players and friends has already been hailed as one of the funniest new Irish comedy plays to ever hit the stage. All proceeds will go to the Patients Comfort Fund for Ard Gréine Court. Stranorlar.
Angeline Collins said she is very grateful to writer Tommy Marren who, on hearing the group’s plans for the proceeds, waived his costs.
The HSE Players and Friends are also bringing attention to Ohana ZERO Su***de, an online su***de awareness training that takes only 30 minutes. Sometimes, a simple question can make all the difference. If people can just take a moment to ask someone, ‘Are you OK?’ it can mean that a life may be saved.

Twin Towns Community Garden AGM - All members are asked to attend.

Do you own a vacant or derelict property?

●Do you own a vacant or derelict property?

●There are some excellent grants available this year!

●Would you like to speak to someone about your property ?

Call into a free drop-in event at The BASE on Wednesday 28th from 4 -7.30pm and speak to a member of the Vacant Homes Unit from Donegal County Council.

Don't miss this opportunity, this is a walk in event, no booking is necessary.

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One space has become available on Ann Quinn’s Painting Masterclass at the Frances Browne Literary Festival - don’t miss it if you want to develop your art practice.

EVENT SOLD OUT- FINAL PLACE BOOKED

Hot of the press - one space now available on this Oil Painting Masterclass with Ann Quinn due to a cancellation.

This event sold out within a day of going on sale, so don't miss your chance to grab this slot.

Find all the information, and booking details on our website here https://bit.ly/FBLitFest

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EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AT THE FRANCES BROWNE FESTIVAL.
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From Frances Browne's 'Granny's Wonderful Chair' comes 'The Tale of Fairyfoot' - a must-see event for all the family.

"It's hard to live in a world of Big Feet when you are the only one with small feet! Help Snowflower find her Granny and to tell the tale of Fairyfoot."

This spectacular, interactive outdoor promenade performance takes place in Drumboe Woods. As you walk through the woods you'll find dance, storytelling, music and singing in the beautiful surroundings. An experience for all ages.

This special event involves a cast of local children and amateurs as well as professional artists. There are four performances over the weekend - Saturday 14th at 2pm and 4pm & Sunday 15th at 2pm and 4pm. Family tickets available

For more information and to book visit www.francesbrowneliteraryfestival.com
ALSO on Sunday 15th join us for a FREE family fun day between 2pm and 5pm with facepainting, arts and crafts, and more at the Finn Valley Family Resource Centre, also on Drumboe Avenue and within walking distance from The Tale of Fairyfoot.

The Tale of Fairyfoot is directed and choreographed by Tanya Ward of Aishlingí Academy in association with Fidget Feet Aerial Company. Book by playwright Shirley-Anne Bonner, based on the story by Frances Browne. Support by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon and Creative Ireland

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Irish Language events at the Frances Browne Literary Festival…

Irish language events at the Frances Browne Literary Festival The Frances Browne Literary Festival is unique in celebrating the three cultural and linguistic traditions of East Donegal. Every year our programme encapsulates elements of Engli

Only three weeks from tomorrow until the Gala Opening Night!

Ulster Scots at the Frances Browne Literary Festival The Frances Browne Literary Festival is unique in celebrating the three cultural and linguistic traditions of East Donegal. Every year our programme encapsulates elements of Engli

A great opportunity to create in a very safe, supportive space. Highly recommended.

We welcome Dubhán Ó Longáin back to the Festival to lead his popular creative writing workshop in Irish.

Dubhán grew up speaking English and is now a published poet and short storyist as Gaeilge, alongside teaching regular Irish classes.

So, whether you are an experienced or an aspiring Gaeilgeoir looking to explore creative writing in our native tongue, Dubhán is the perfect person to help you take your next steps.

Book your place on Dubhán's workshop on our website at www.francesbrowneliteraryfestival.com

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📖 Exciting news! 🥳It's time to unveil the Literary Festival 2023 Programme.
Get set for drama, poetry, immersive workshops, and much more. With more events still to announce!

Check it out👉bit.ly/FBrowneFest


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Just 2 days left to enter the Frances Browne Poetry Competition.

With €1500 in prizes, we welcome poets - veteran and new - writing in English, Irish and Ulster Scots.

Find out more and enter👉bit.ly/FBrowneFest

Global entries welcome.


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Wow - your entries are rolling in! Just two weeks to go to enter your poems. We welcome entries from all over the globe and especially love to hear from new voices.

Our unique poetry competition has categories for English, Irish and Ulster Scots poetry.

Enter today. For full details visit our website www.francesbrowneliteraryfestival.com

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Poetry Competition

Call out to the poets today. This is a unique poetry competition across our three national languages- English, Irish and Ulster Scots- in the only part of Ireland where they coexist.

Calling all poets

Well worth a visit...great food in a very welcoming restaurant.

Proud to be associated with the Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce St Patrick’s Day event

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