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Niamh Ní Bhaoill will fly the flag for Glencolmcille and the Gaeltacht at this year's festival. Photo: Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival
Niamh Ní Bhaoill will have a busy few months ahead.
The Glencolmcille native has been crowned as the 2025 Gaeltacht Mary following a great night at the Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe.
"Congratulations to our 2025 Gaeltacht Mary, Niamh Ní Bhaoill," the Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival posted. "We can’t wait to have Niamh as part of #MFD58!"
Niamh follows in the footsteps of Leah McDaid, who was last year's Gaeltacht Mary, with the overall event won by Clare O’Donnell from Letterkenny.
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The long-running festival began in 1967 and is exceptionally popular with locals and tourists. The festival has grown from strength to strength over the years. The 10-day festival in 2025 is scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 4.
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