A Little Piece of Donegal

A classic Donegal favourite with a vintage feel. The McDaid’s Football Special Retro Sweatshirt features a nostalgic Football Special design on a versatile navy sweatshirt.

Comfortable and easy to wear, it’s perfect for everyday casual wear and makes a brilliant gift for anyone who loves McDaid’s Football Special and Donegal.

The retro artwork gives it a lovely old-school look, celebrating the original Football Special and its Ramelton, Co. Donegal roots.

Details: Navy crew-neck sweatshirt with retro McDaid’s Football Special design, ribbed cuffs and hem. Choose your size when ordering.

A beautiful signed and numbered limited edition print by Irish artist Celine McGlynn, capturing a nostalgic view of Ballybofey in the 1950s.

This particular print is No. 61 of just 100 produced and has been individually signed and numbered by the artist, making it a special piece of local Donegal art and history.

The actual image measures approximately 13cm x 11cm and comes mounted and ready for framing.

A wonderful keepsake or gift for anyone from Ballybofey, those living away from home, or anyone with a special connection to the area.

Details:

• Artist: Celine McGlynn

• Signed & numbered

• Limited Edition – No. 61/100

• Actual print size: 13cm x 11cm

• Supplied mounted

• Ready for framing

• A nostalgic piece of Ballybofey history

• Limited availability

Give the gift of choice with an Alexanders Gift Voucher!

Our gift vouchers can be used throughout Alexanders of Ballybofey – whether you fancy a little shopping in-store or breakfast, lunch, coffee and something sweet in The Coffee Loft.

Sending it as a gift? We’d be delighted to add a personal message and send the voucher directly to your recipient. Simply include your message and their details when ordering.

Perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, Christmas, special occasions or just because...

Available in €10, €25 & €50 denominations.

A simple gift with plenty of choice – shop, eat, enjoy!

Explore a world of history, place and poetry in The Lost Isle of Saint Columba by Alan Millar.

Written in Scots and English, this collection blends the personal with the historic, taking readers on a poetic journey through time and place.

Originally from the Laggan area of East Donegal and now based in Ballymoney, Alan is an award-winning writer and poet. This collection is a thoughtful choice for anyone interested in poetry, local connections and the languages and stories of these islands.

Explore the peoples of Ireland’s myths and legends in this book by poet, researcher and Irish-language teacher Dubhán Ó Longáin.

Drawing on the rich world of Irish folklore and mythology, Tribes and Troops is a fascinating choice for readers interested in Ireland’s storytelling traditions and legendary past.

Dubhán’s research has included the Fenian Cycle, and he has contributed articles on Irish folklore to Nós magazine. A thoughtful gift for anyone with an interest in Irish history, mythology and culture.

Zero is Everything is a poetry collection by Jennifer Leong, bringing together reflections on a wide range of human experiences.

The poems use an inventive structure that allows readers to explore them in different orders while finding meaning in each piece. Accessible and thought-provoking, this collection invites readers to pause, reflect and discover something new with each reading.

A thoughtful choice for poetry lovers or a meaningful gift for someone who enjoys reflective writing.

Discover the creativity of young writers from the Finn Valley in New Voices from East Donegal.

This collection brings together stories written by pupils from Sessiaghoneill National School, Robertson National School in Stranorlar, and Welchtown National School. Inspired by the legacy of Frances Browne, the young writers developed their work through workshops with Dubhán Ó Longáin and Alan Millar, who also edited the book.

Written mostly in English, with Irish and Ulster Scots also featured, the collection celebrates the languages, imagination and new voices of our local community.

A special book for families, friends and anyone with a connection to the schools or an interest in East Donegal’s storytelling traditions.