All the nominated locations will be judged on a range of criteria including natural amenities, built environment, sustainability, tourism services.
Neeson ‘Taken’ by plight of Ukranian refugee children
UKRANIAN children settling in south Donegal have received a visit from Hollywood royalty. Liam Neeson and Ciarán Hinds are among the cast of ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ which is currently being shot in Glencolmcille and surrounding areas. When they became aware of the Ukranian children adjusting to life in Donegal after fleeing […]
Council issues alert as work to begin at two junctions
DONEGAL County Council staff will be carrying out work at two Letterkenny junctions over the next few days. Traffic loops and traffic lights are being installed at Pearse Road/Justice Walsh junction and traffic management will be in place. The work is scheduled for 8am to 7pm today (Monday) and again tomorrow. Advertisement “It is advised to […]
Women’s organisations on alert for refugee exploitation
Women’s organisations in Letterkenny say they are on alert for any potential exploitation of Ukrainian refugees.
Donegal’s pub trade feeling impact of staff shortages
CHRONIC staff shortages in pubs across Donegal are badly affecting the industry with some businesses having to close two days a week because they are unable to get enough staff. Martin Harley, Donegal spokesperson for the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), said he has been trying since Christmas to get a chef for his premises, […]
Warning over teether toy due to soffocation risk
Parents in Donegal are being urged to exercise vigilance after the emergency recall of a teether toy due to high risk of suffocation.
North West talent pool “cornerstone” of success
The impressive ecosystem of multinationals based in the North West of Ireland provides the people of the region with strong employment and development opportunities across diverse sectors. One of the North West City Region’s largest employers, Allstate NI was established in 1998, to provide high quality software and business solutions to support its US-based parent […]
Expansion plans at Carrigans meat plant
PLANS for an extension at the meat factory in Carrigans have been lodged with Donegal County Council. CEO of Donegal Meat Processors, Walter Terry Acheson submitted a planning application to the local authority to extend the factory’s packaging building and to relocate their tray wash facility. The company is seeking to expand their packaging building […]
Creeslough vows to carry on Ben’s community work
CREESLOUGH Community Association says it intends to push ahead with the plans and vision of its late chairman Ben McFadden. Mr McFadden passed away recently following a long illness. He gave over 40 years to improving and promoting the wider Creeslough area and remained heavily involved in various events, festivals and committees right up until his death. […]
Donegal’s rents rising faster than Dublin
DONEGAL’S rents are rising at a rate far beyond any of Ireland’s major cities. The latest report from property website Daft.ie shows that rents here rose by 23 per-cent in the first three months of 2022 compared to the same period last year. That is a considerably higher percentage increase than Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford […]