PLANS are progressing to relocate the NoWDOC surgery from its current site to the Errigal Chronic Disease Management Hub in Letterkenny. A lease for the current NoWDOC premises at Oldtown, Letterkenny has been in place since April 2005, but a notice to quit the building was issued in December 2022 by the landlord’s solicitor to the HSE. Dermot Monaghan, Chief Officer, […]
Stamps honour four Women in Public Life
An Post has issued four stamps marking the outstanding contribution of Women in Public Life, just ahead of International Women’s Day on Wednesday and is encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to send a card or a letter to a women who has inspired them or supported them in some aspect of their life. The […]
Mica Action Group going through regulations closely
The Mica Action Group (MAG) is currently going through the latest version of the draft regulations with “a fine tooth comb”. The long awaited updated regulations were published earlier this week. The Chair of MAG, Lisa Hone told the Donegal News that the group is currently reviewing the highly detailed regulations, ensuring their understanding and […]
Annagry entrepreneur left star-struck
A YOUNG entrepreneur from Annagry was left star-struck when a TikTok icon turned up at her business as part of a new TV series set in the Donegal Gaeltacht. The RTÉ series follows five familiar faces who ditched the sunshine and spent their summer holidays at Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste in Réaltáí na Gaeltachta […]
Picture Special: Remembering Noel McDermott at special day at Ards Forest Park
AROUND 200 adults and children turned out at Ards Forest Park on Sunday to cycle and walk in memory of Noel McDermott (43) who died in a cycling accident near Gortahork five years ago. Noel had been an active member of Errigal Cycling Club and its members and Chairman Eugene McGettigan wanted to do something to […]
Loganair announces Glasgow to Donegal service
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is restoring services between Donegal and Glasgow with a new summer timetable. The twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and Sundays from 1st July to 24th September, will boost connectivity between the UK and Ireland and provide the only direct air link between the UK and Donegal. The news also […]
‘Ireland’s DNA’ campaign a success says County Council
DONEGAL County Council says its unique ‘Ireland’s DNA’ branding has been a success and has given the area a “distinct and consistent visual identity”. It is almost two years since the local authority unveiled the slogan with the goal of promoting the county as a place to “live, work, study and invest”. A clothing line […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Personalisation business started at kitchen table during the pandemic
The owner of an award winning personalisation business which was started at the kitchen table during the pandemic was inspired to start her own business by other small businesses. Killea based Noted Ireland is run by owner Roseann McGlinchey and her sister Danielle. Roseann started the business in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, and quickly enlisted […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Print maker and designer who is inspired by her grandparents’ old shop
A print maker and designer who is inspired by her grandparents’ old shop in Ramelton has been brightening up homes across Donegal since 2019. Laura Buchanan who is based in Ramelton makes stunning pieces of unique and colourful artwork inspired by Ramelton and the rest of Donegal. Laura specialises in artwork, prints, books, baby bibs, calendars, mugs, […]
WATCH: Donegal Women’s Day – From student to business owner and lecturer
A nail technician and lecturer who transforms her client’s nails into handpainted masterpieces says starting a business is hard work but the results are worth it. Vanessa Canning from Manorcunningham is a nail technician, business owner and a nail technology lecturer in North West Regional College in Derry. Vanessa started her business ‘Polish Perfect by Vanessa’ […]