GALLAGHER’S Bakehouse has defended its decision to use actors instead of local people in a new ad which celebrates the nationwide launch of their new range of uniquely handcrafted sourdough breads. Their new campaign, Bread Made Better, features Daniel O’Donnell who is seen going through Ardara chatting with locals all of whom are desperate to […]
World premiere of ‘Mobhi’s Belt’ in the Glebe Gallery
The Glebe Gallery in Gartan will host the world premiere this afternoon, Sunday, of a new musical work recalling how a pandemic resulted in Colmcille founding his first monastery in Derry. ‘Mobhi’s Belt’ has been written by the well-known Derry composer Dr Seán Doherty, and will be performed by the Donegal Chamber Orchestra and members […]
Over 100 new jobs for Killybegs
OVER 100 people are to be employed at a new €50 million ingrediant manufacturing plant in Killybegs. Bio-Marine Ingredients, which is majority owned by Killybegs fishermen, hopes to begin construction of the project in the second half of next year. Work is already under way to clear the site. Bio-Marine CEO Jason Whooley said the […]
Killybegs projects to lift many boats around county
MOONEY Boats has started work on their latest €20 million projects in Killybegs this week. The Eilean Croine arrived in Donegal last week and she will join her sister, the Sparkling Star, at the Blackrock pier for a full fit-out by Mooney Boats and many local businesses over the coming months. Arriving from the initial […]
From property to swimwear, Snow Patrol to networking
A DONEGAL woman has responsibility for all legal affairs at a company which currently has more than €2 billion of property assets under management and development. Sally Anne Sherry is a Senior Executive and General Counsel at Bartra Capital Property Management Limited. The company covers all aspects of property in Ireland from nursing homes, social […]
“In this case we fell far short of standards” – HSE
THE HSE says An Garda Siochána have asked them to delay the publication a report into sexual abuse at one of its care facilities in Donegal, while its investigation continues. The Brandon report details how ‘devastating’ abuse was carried out on mainly non-verbal adults by another resident between 2003 and 2016. That resident has since […]
SVP gets ready for big move to new shop in Letterkenny
LETTERKENNY Saint Vincent De Paul Society’s shop is on the move to a bigger premises. The charity shop, which is currently located at Lower Main Street, is moving to the Station Roundabout to the store which was previously Format Computers. The store is currently being fitted out and is expected to be open by the […]
Burtonport should remain open as testing centre – Cllr
BURTONPORT Covid Vaccine Centre should remain open as a testing centre for people in west Donegal, according to local Councillor Noreen McGarvey. The centre, located at St Columba’s Community Centre, closed its doors for the last time on Thursday after being in operation for just six weeks. Cllr McGarvey said that she was ‘disappointed’ to […]
Sixty-six family law cases listed for one day
A backlog in the family law court means couples in Donegal are having to wait up to nine months for a divorce hearing. Concerns have existed for a number of years over family law proceedings in Ireland. A 2019 report said the current system was characterised by “lengthy waiting lists, overworked judges and out-of-date surroundings”. […]
Concern as Covid-19 cases rise in hospitals
A concerning increase in Covid-19 cases have been detected in community hospitals and nursing homes in Donegal over the past number of weeks. While immunisation levels across the sector are among the highest in the State, Dr Anthony Breslin, Public Health Specialist for Donegal, confirmed that the outbreaks have led to hospital admissions. He added […]