BALLYBOFEY headquartered fruit juice producer Mulrine and Sons has been honoured at one of the Irish retail sector’s most prestigious supplier events, taking home the ‘Outstanding Service Level’ award at Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland’s sixth annual 1st Choice Supplier Summit. The summit, held at the RDS in Dublin earlier this month, brought together the […]
Letterkenny battery storage plan refused over failure to address TEN-T conflict
By Jonathan Magee DONEGAL County Council has recommended refusal of planning permission for a major battery energy storage facility near Letterkenny, after finding that the applicant failed to adequately address a direct conflict with the TEN-T Priority Route Improvement Project. The Donegal National Roads Office warned the council that lands within the application site are […]
Handed herself in over warrant after pharmacy theft
A WOMAN who was arrested on a Garda bench warrant has been fined for stealing €240 worth of cosmetics from a Letterkenny pharmacy. Shauna Brady (42), formerly of Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham, but now living in Northern Ireland, appeared before Letterkenny District Court charged with the theft from Magee’s Pharmacy on Main Street, Letterkenny. Detective Garda […]
Donegal water and wastewater projects confirmed as Uisce Éireann sets out €13.6 billion delivery plan
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A SERIES of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects across County Donegal have been confirmed as part of a nationwide delivery programme announced by Uisce Éireann following the regulator’s approval of a €13.6 billion investment framework up to 2029. Projects earmarked for Donegal include wastewater treatment plant upgrades at Buncrana, Fahan and Ballyliffen, wastewater network […]
Charity motorcycle ride for Donegal Hospice
MORE than 100 motorbikes are to rev across Donegal in memory of a Donegal woman who once worked “on the buses”. Mary Blaney sadly died from cancer in Donegal Hospice last June. For her first anniversary, loving family members and friends have arranged for up to 120 motorcyclists to remember her. Advertisement Family friend Jon […]
Donegal Women in Business Network to host inspiring event
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THE Donegal Women in Business Network invites women in business across Donegal to its final event of the season. Entitled ‘The Moment Everything Changes’, the event takes place on Thursday, June 11, from 6pm–8pm at Castle Grove Country House Hotel, Letterkenny. Tickets are free for members and €25 for non-members. Advertisement The event features keynote speaker […]
Super sub Barrett scores to hand Ireland a famous win
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Amber Barrett is the toast of Ireland tonight after she fired a dramatic late winner to hand the Republic of Ireland a brilliant 3-2 World Cup qualifier win over the Netherlands. The Milford striker’s goal on a memorable night at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork ensures that Ireland’s hopes of qualifying directly into next […]
Top of the class – Charlie Patton hits a brilliant hole-in-one
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Charlie Patton hit a wonderful hole-in-one on the tricky 8th hole at Letterkenny Golf Club this evening – on a day when he sat his Junior Certificate exams. At just 15-years-old, the Letterkenny teenager has a bright future in the game. He plays off a handicap of 4 and is enjoying another brilliant season. He […]
Research Ireland wants to hear from Donegal people
IRELAND’S research agency is appealing to Donegal people to engage in a new national project. The agency, called Research Ireland, was set up in 2024 through a merger of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Irish Research Council (IRC). It funds academic research, innovation, and post-graduate talent across all disciplines. Advertisement The national research and […]
Donegal Travellers Project has ‘helped to build a stronger community’
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DONEGAL Travellers Project (DTP) is celebrating a milestone 30 year anniversary this week. The organisation has been supporting members of the Traveller and Roma communities since its foundation. A conference was held yesterday at the Silver Tassie Hotel with a panel of speakers, a curated exhibition of Traveller and Roma artwork and a music session among […]