A MEDICINAL cannabis research plant is reported to be on its way to Donegal early next year, along with the creation of over 50 jobs. Pharmaceutical start-up, Greenlight Medicines, said the firm is looking to roll out a new hub in the North West in 2018. The company already has a headquarters in Dublin but […]
Has Letterkenny got talent?
AUDITIONS for one of the UK’s biggest talent shows will be held in Letterkenny next week. Donegal is the fourth place in the country to be confirmed as an audition location, as well as Derry, Belfast and Dublin. It is understood that none of the four main judges, Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, David Walliams and […]
Gallagher’s Bakery in Ardara shortlisted for prestigious industry award
Gallagher’s Bakery will compete in Bord Bia’s biannual Food and Drink Awards later this month in Dublin. The Ardara based bakery will be in the Entrepreneurial category which recognises individuals or companies who have shown true entrepreneurial flair. It rewards commitment, leadership and self-belief, either to create a new and successful business, or to radically […]
Donegal Farmer makes TV debut in Canada
A Donegal farmer is set to appear on Canadian TV screens in the coming weeks. Tourism Ireland in Canada have teamed up with The Weather Network, in an exciting new collaboration to promote Ireland, which will run until mid-November. Canadians, like ourselves, love to chat about the weather, as evidenced by the 1.46 million followers […]
The haunted hills of Donegal
Happy Halloween from all of us here at the Donegal News. In the run up to all Hallow’s eve, we have been investigating the county’s scariest stories and it’s most haunted places. Whether you believe in ghosts and ghouls or not, there has been many a story told over the years about things that go […]
It’s official! Donegal is now the Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland …
It’s official! Donegal is now the ‘Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland’ and we even have the certificate to prove it. Michael Collins, founder and Managing Director of TravelMedia.ie presented this prestigious award to Donegal County Council Chief Executive Seamus Neely and Cathaoirleach Cllr. Gerry McMonagle at yesterday’s Donegal Tourism Seminar in Harvey’s Point Hotel. “This […]
First Dates comes to Donegal
CUPID has his work cut out for him next month as a crowd of singletons flock to Dunfanaghy on the hunt for love. Arnold’s Hotel is hosting a ‘First Dates’ weekend long event in the hope of match-making people who so far have been unluckly in love. Cathy Cowan, Sales and Marketing Manager of the […]
North West ladies in farming take on Europe
The NW Women in Farming group pictured outside European Parliament Buildings on their trip to Brussels which was sponsored by MEP Marian Harkin. From left: Hannah McNelis, Christine Butler, Carol Conaghan, Sinead O’Donnell, Eimear McGuiness, Nicola McLaughling, Ann McMenamin, Tina McMenamin-Kilpatrick and Geraldine McNelis. Advertisement THE North West Woman in Farming group travelled […]
Sliabh Liag Distillery Launches An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin
Sliabh Liag Distillery will launch An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin this weekend. An Dúlamán is inspired by the Donegal coast and the ingredients found around the Sliabh Liag peninsula. The gin’s name comes from the traditional song Dúlamán na binne bhuí, made famous by Altan, Clannad and other famous Irish singers and songwriters. The […]
Donegal clubs win big in Topaz Cash for Clubs
Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, is delighted to announce that three clubs from Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, have been drawn as winners in its 2017 Cash for Clubs initiative, with a total of €15,000 being awarded across the clubs. Topaz is the country’s largest fuel and convenience retailer with 438 sites nationwide. […]