The Rann na Feirste-based circular economy and arts project, Ciorcal has been recognised at the national Circular.ie awards. Ciorcal is based in Áislann Rann na Feirste, a community centre supporting heritage, recreation, education, culture and community activities in the Gaeltacht area of west Donegal. They source recycled, pre-loved and broken materials from community donations and […]
A night of celebration at annual Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards
THE achievements, generosity and enduring spirit of the Irish diaspora were celebrated on Friday evening as the 2026 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards took place at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana. Hosted by Donegal County Council, the awards brought together members of the O’Neill family, elected representatives, business leaders, community organisations, past recipients and guests […]
Céilí and cúpla focal as Crolly Distillery welcomes EU delegates
IRISH language lessons, céilí dancing and a taste of Donegal whiskey were on the programme as Crolly Distillery welcomed a European Union delegation. The visit last Wednesday was arranged through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as part of the first day of the delegation’s three-day stay in Donegal. The delegation are here for […]
O’Donnell Park to host Croí Night Run in October
O’Donell Park will host Croí Night Run on October 9, in aid of Croí Heart and Stroke Charity. The event will begin at 7pm on October 9, and members of the community are invited to take part in the event. Kelly O’Dowd, who’s family availed of Croí’s services last year when her father was rushed […]
Donegal TDs among the protestors blocking route of Orange Order parade
DONEGAL Sinn Féin TDs Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn are among the protestors who are blocking the route of a controversial Orange Order parade on the Garvaghy Road. A stand off is continuing in Portadown this afternoon despite calls from the PSNI for the protestors to disperse. Speaking from the protest, Deputy MacLochlainn told the […]
President Catherine Connolly visits Donegal island schools
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AS part of her three-day visit to Donegal this week, President of Ireland Catherine Connolly visited a number of island schools, including Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada on Árainn Mhór island and Coláiste Phobail Cholmcille on Toraigh island, both under the patronage of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). The President spent time meeting and speaking with […]
€12.5 million upgrade at Killybegs water treatment plant completed
The completion of a major €12.5 million upgrade at the Killybegs water treatment plant was officially marked by Donegal Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue TD, on Friday. More than 4,000 Uisce Éireann customers in Killybegs and the surrounding areas will benefit from a more reliable and resilient water supply following the completion of the project. […]
Understanding Probate, and how it works
Probate in Ireland is the legal and formal process that allows a person (known as an executor or administrator) to deal with the assets of the deceased. The formal and legal authority for that person to deal with the deceased’s assets is given in the form of a document known as a Grant of Probate […]
YOUR MONEY: Director and facing redundancy? Know where you really stand
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By Lisa Doherty For most workers, redundancy is a fairly blunt calculation: meet the criteria and a payment follows. For company directors, the picture is murkier and thousands of business owners across Ireland may be unaware of where they actually stand. Advertisement The complication lies in the fact that a director can wear two hats […]
Planning permission granted – so what happens next?
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Most people have a good understanding of the process involved in getting planning permission, but are less familiar with what happens after it is granted. There are still several important stages before your home is ready to build. Construction drawings Planning drawings show what you have permission to build. Construction drawings develop that design into […]