Only a few years ago, hand-weaving in Donegal was at death’s door. There was only a handful of master weavers left — all men ...

A FINE GAEL senator has said the Irish government should seek legal protections for Donegal Tweed, similar to the protections granted to Harris Tweed in Scotland. Senator Manus Boyle said legal ...

Donegal tweed is a woollen fabric with neps - or flecks - of distinctive colours spun into the yarn as its main characteristic. The industry hopes to be awarded a Protected Geographical Indication ...