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Donegal Connect launch events
programme
26.07.19
DONEGAL Connect has
launched the programme for their 10 days of events
running from September 27th – October 6th across
the county. The programme covers over 45 events and
it was launched at the Radisson Blu Hotel in
Letterkenny.
The launch unveiled details of an 8-week promotional
campaign aimed at capturing lots of attention for
the events worldwide. “We will be staging a #lovedonegal
Twitter day on 14th August, asking everyone with
Donegal connections to tell us what they love about
our county,” said Michael Tunney of Donegal LEO – a
leading partner in the project.
“We’ll be calling on our high-profile Donegal
Connect ambassadors like Sarah Jessica Parker,
Packie Bonner and others to support the Twitter day,
so we are confident this will help us reach even
more people.”
“We will also be launching a short video competition
on social media, which is for everyone – you don’t
have to be a professional to enter. We want to
harness the talent and creativity of ordinary people
in how they portray Donegal in 20 seconds or less.
And we want them to share their vision of Donegal
and their pride in our county, to create an online
global buzz.” said Michael. |
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Pictured at the launch of the
Donegal Connect Programme of Events are members of
the project committee Left to Right: Deirdre McGlone,
Harvey’s Point Hotel, Mary Daly and Sarah Nolan,
Donegal Tourism, Trish Hegarty, Inis Communications,
Garry Martin, Donegal County Council and Michael
Tunney, Donegal Local Enterprise Office. |
Speaking at the launch,
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr
Nicholas Crossan said music highlights for Donegal
Connect include Altan and Christy Moore. “We will
have a feast for the senses with a spectacular LUXE
carnival, plus art exhibitions on Gaeltacht life,
and women & emigration. And Donegal Food Coast
events will offer a real taste of our local seafood
and produce, and culinary skills.”
“If friends or family are coming home for Donegal
Connect, let them know there’s a range of travel
offers available, said Garry Martin, Director of
Service with Donegal County Council. “These include
discounts on US flights – which have now been
extended to the end of August for booking.”
Garry says there are fly-break packages from Glasgow
and Dublin. “There is also a vouchers book of
special offers for Donegal Connect, which cover
discounts on accommodation, attractions and
activities.” You can download your own vouchers book
from the website.
To find out more or to book events, go to
www.donegalconnect.com , email
info@donegaldiaspora.ie or call 074 91 60735 for
information. |
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