There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. There has now been a total of 1,764 Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland. Advertisement As of midnight Tuesday 28th July, the HPSC has been notified of 14 confirmed cases of Covid-19. There is now a total of 25,942* confirmed cases of […]
Donegal whiskey distillery fills its first cask
The resurgent Irish whiskey industry has a new feather in its cap with the announcement that Donegal is once again distilling whiskey. In the shadow of the imposing mountain of Sliabh Liag, a double distilled smoky spirit made from Irish peated malt has been filled into a first fill bourbon oak cask by Sliabh Liag […]
Ready and gable: Pub’s wall gets new look
A new mural on the gable wall of a restaurant and bar outside Carrigart has drawn admiring glances from passers-by in recent days. Renowned Armagh artist Dean Keane was given the gable of the Olde Glen Bar as his canvas and the finished product is a nod to Kinnegar Brewing. Local and visitors alike looked […]
Donegal properties on market for as low as €40,000
TWO apartments and a number of residential properties in Donegal are among the lots to go under the hammer at an online auction this week. BidX1, the digital property investment platform is hosting two online auctions on July 28 and 30. Two two-bedroom apartments situated in the Atlantic Point Apartments, Atlantic Way, Bundoran go to […]
Design proposals sought for Letterkenny’s Market Square
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Donegal County Council presents a competition for the reimagining of the public space at Market Square, Letterkenny. The competition is inviting concept design proposals for Market Square, Letterkenny, that embrace architecture and design in creating great places that people want to experience and spend time in. The […]
Family finally reunited after 125 days apart
A LOVING family were finally reunited last weekend after spending four long months apart due to the coronavirus pandemic. Joan Forrest (McGinley) from Ardara, her husband Brian and their teenage daughters Aoife and Isla had a tearful reunion in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday last. They have spent the last 125 days apart after Brian found […]
Donegal continues to support #abetterlifeforlivie
THE whole county has really got behind the Mulhern family in recent weeks through #abetterlifeforlivie to raise much needed funds for her life-saving treatment. Following the launch of the new single during the Wild Atlantic Wains #childrenhelpingchildren show, more and more people are donating to #teamlivie every day. Please keep the momentum going and help […]
Cathaoirleach welcomes July Jobs Stimulus Plan
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Rena Donaghey has strongly welcomed the new jobs stimulus package announced by Government yesterday and particularly welcomes the focus on supports for small and medium sized enterprises. The July Jobs Stimulus Plan is aimed at boosting economic recovery and jobs amid the Covid-19 pandemic and includes over €4 billion of […]
New site sought for test centre in Letterkenny
For the past seven days ending on Sunday last, July 19th, 219 tests were carried out at O’Donnell Park.
Appointment of consultants on flood relief schemes
Donegal County Council, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, have appointed RPS Consulting Engineers Ltd to undertake the engineering and environmental consultancy services for four flood relief schemes in Burnfoot, Castlefinn, Na Dúnaibh and Glenties. A fifth town, An Cheathrú Chaol (Kerrykeel), will also benefit from a flood relief scheme which will […]