Donegal could save €57 million by switching mortgage


Revealed, Over €57 Million to be Saved Across Donegal by Switching Mortgage Over 180,000 households nationwide stand to save over €15,000 each by switching their mortgage. New analysis by moneysherpa.ie the Irish personal finance website has broken down how much could be saved county by county. More than 6,000 switchers across County Donegal will save […]


Countdown to EirGrid Energy Roadshow Letterkenny


Countdown to EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow in Letterkenny and Donegal Town EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid has confirmed speakers for its energy citizens roadshow events in Letterkenny and Donegal Town next week. The roadshow events will provide information about Donegal’s energy future, future-proofing the grid in the northwest and details […]


Six Schools perform with Distinction at EU Model Debate


Six Schools perform with Distinction during EU Model Council Debate on Migration Article by Barbara Nolan, Head of the European Commission Representation in Dublin The results are in from the 2022 Model Council of the European Union debating competition. Six teams rose above twenty-one other schools across Ireland for their convincing portrayal of the positions […]


Calling all Donegal repair businesses


For many, purchasing a new PC or washing machine when an old one breaks is the norm. However, repairing and reusing old goods is usually a cheaper and most certainly a more environmentally friendly option. Repairmystuff.ie is Ireland’s leading online repair directory that is committed to supporting small businesses that offer repair services in their […]


Ireland’s example leads Europe’s deliberative democracy


Ireland’s example guides Europe’s deliberative democracy Over the last decade, Ireland has led by example, strengthening democracy through citizens’ assemblies. This has inspired the Conference on the Future of Europe – a citizens-led series of debates, which is now coming back to Ireland for more inspiration. The Conference takes place across borders and languages, across […]


Ulster Touring Opera set to perform in Letterkenny


Ulster Touring Opera, a new cross-border company based in Belfast, has just launched its opening season: seven performances of A Night at the Opera, with four performances in Northern Ireland and three in the Republic. BBC Radio Ulster Classical Connections presenter John Toal hosts a stellar quartet of singers set to perform a programme of […]


Reduce, Reuse and Recycle this festive season


Ahead of a busy festive season, Donegal County Council has prepared some advice for you to stay on top of your waste obligations this Christmas. We can all prevent waste by rethinking how we consume products and materials. In particular over the festive season, when excess waste is higher than normal. Try and choose items […]


EU Wants You To Speak Out


EU Wants You To Speak Out on Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics Search for Europe Direct Letterkenny Public Speaking Soapbox Star Launches  Do you have a strong opinion on the pandemic, global warming, sustainability, gender equality, women in politics or animal welfare? Whatever the topic, it might be a fit for this year’s EU Direct […]


Donegal ETB launches FET Fortnight


Donegal ETB’s Further Education and Training (FET) Service has today launched its FET Fortnight online event which starts next week. As the largest education and training provider in the county, each year its FET Service hosts a huge FET Fair to showcase its wide range of education and training opportunities. This event is usually attended […]