JUST two per cent of businesses in Donegal have an A energy rating, according to a new report that looks at the most energy inefficient places to run a business in Ireland. The study has been compiled by Brosnan Facility Management who have reviewed data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) to reveal where in […]
Punk rock festival coming to the Regional Cultural Centre
A PUNK Rock Festival will be held in Letterkenny in March which will feature live bands performing over two nights. The event is being hosted by Rebellious Jukebox and the Regional Cultural Centre and will feature Downtown Dancer’ archive exhibition, film screenings, talks, and late-night DJ sets. Among those featuring at the festival is 999, […]
Burglaries down 10 per cent in Donegal
BURGLARIES in Donegal Garda Division dropped by 10 per cent over the last 12 months. That’s according to latest CSO data collated by PhoneWatch. There were 9,117 burglary incidents nationally during the same period. According to An Garda Síochána reports for national incidents, 26 per cent of burglars enter homes through the back door, 24 per […]
Taoiseach highlights cross-border treatment for Donegal patients in Stormont speech
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar highlighted the fact that Donegal patients can get treatment in Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry as an example of north-south cooperation and said he hopes that will continue with the new Executive. The Fine Gael leader made the comment at Stormont this morning where he met the leaders of the new northern Executive […]
Award-winning short film to be shown in Letterkenny this week
AN award-winning short film that explores the waters from North Donegal to Sligo through the eyes of its coastal communities will be shown at a special screening in Letterkenny on Wednesday. ‘Fair Seas: The Atlantic Northwest’ is a 14-minute film featuring the views, stories and insights of local communities who depend on the sea to […]
Falcarragh firm to create thirty jobs with €5m expansion
FALCARRAGH based tech firm Kesius plans to invest €5 million in the expansion of its offices and manufacturing facility creating 30 jobs. The company, founded in 2003, has developed wireless temperature monitoring and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems, which are exported to 47 countries from its base in west Donegal. According to […]
Return of power sharing in NI Assembly welcomed by Minister McConalogue
The return of power-sharing in the Northern Ireland Assembly has been welcomed by Donegal government minster, Charlie McConalogue. In a statement, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine commented: “Watching proceedings unfold at Stormont on Saturday afternoon, I was heartened by the positive language of those who were elected to the main positions. I […]
Woman to appear in court charged with murder of Ann Coll
A WOMAN will appear in court tomorrow charged with the murder of Gaoth Dobhair woman Ann Coll. Ann was found with serious injuries at a flat on Newfield Place, Rutherglen on Friday, December 22, 2023 and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 37-year-old woman was arrested and charged and is due to appear at […]
Youth Art Exhibition creates powerful platform for young people to explore mental health
Young people from secondary schools and Youthreachs across Donegal have collaborated to encourage young people to explore their mental health through art by taking part a new exhibition hosted by Jigsaw in partnership with Mind your Melon. From the 21st of January to the 2nd of February, the entries were featured in public exhibition at […]
Census data shines light on significant role of volunteers
Census data released today shows the importance of engaging a diverse group of volunteers reflective of our communities and creating more flexible ways for people to volunteer. In Donegal, 14% of the county’s population or almost 22,800 people were volunteering in their community and various organisations in April 2022. Of these there were 11,181 females […]