Enda McClafferty
Enda Mc Clafferty is the new BBC News Northern Irish Political Correspondent and has a background in radio, presenting BBC Radio Foyle alongside Elaine Mc Gee. Originally from Letetrkenny, Enda also worked as an investigative journalist on BBC Spotlight; investigating everything from con-men to housing fraudsters.
This is Enda’s Donegal;
(1) What is your favourite place in Donegal and why?
Lough Salt as it is wild, rugged and unspoilt. Natural beauty at its best
(2) If you could change one thing about Donegal what would it be?
The weather
(3) Who is the one person in Donegal that you look up to and why?
Swimmer Annmarie Ward, her determination and dedication is first class and she seldom gets the recognition she deserves. She is also very modest.
(4) Daniel O’Donnell or Packie Bonner?
Daniel O’Donnell
(5) What was Donegal’s saddest moment?
Buncrana Pier Tragedy and Ballymanus Mine Disaster
(6) What is your favourite Donegal-made product?
Football Special with a dash of Kinnegar Beer
(7) Who is Donegal’s greatest ambassador around the world and why?
Daniel O Donnell does great charity work and never forgets his roots
(8) Who is Donegal’s most successful businessperson in your opinion?
Moyà Doherty of Riverdance fame
(9) Who is your favourite Donegal sportsperson of all time?
Shay Given
(10) What is your favourite Donegal restaurant?
The Glen Bar Restaurant
(11) Donegal’s golden eagles or basking sharks?
Golden Eagle
(12) What is your favourite Donegal saying or expression?
Put the Kettle on
(13) Will Donegal win the All Ireland this year?
Don’t think so
(14) What is your favourite Donegal food?
Crab from McBrides boat in Downings
(15) Is there anything that really annoys you about Donegal or its people?
The roads
(16) If you had a million euro to spend on improving something in Donegal, what would it be?
Improving Cancer services to prevent patients making long journeys
(17) Where’s the most unusual place you’ve logged on to Donegal Daily?
Pompeii
(18) Is there an Irish journalist were inspired by when beginning your career?
Veronica Guerin
(19) What is the most interesting story you worked on during your time as an investigative journalist on BBC Spotlight?
The hunt for French conman Francois De Dietrich
(20) As a cross-border worker how do you think Brexit will affect you?
Has already hit me in the pocket with the drop in sterling and hoping I won’t see a return of custom posts
