Thought for the Week: An ocean of love

Ian Kirk-Smith reflects on a moving experience

by Ian Kirk-Smith 21st December 2012

County Donegal, located in the northwest of the island of Ireland, is in the province of Ulster. It is not, however, part of Northern Ireland. Donegal is in the Republic of Ireland. Remote, and far from the centre of power in Dublin, the county has suffered economically over the years. There is little money around. Most of the farms have seen better days.