THREE Donegal eateries have been listed among the finalists in this year’s Good Food Awards. Making the cut in the prestigious competition are Rathmullan House which has been selected in the Culinary Haven Of The Year category, The Lemon Tree chosen in the Restaurant Of The Year category and Rusty Mackerel which is up for […]
Agency moves to switch off Donegal’s illegal streamers
DONEGAL is among several counties being targeted in a crackdown on illegal TV streaming networks. The clampdown on so called ‘dodgy boxes’ is taking place across the country to fight copyright infringement with counties Mayo, Limerick, Meath, Offaly, Dublin, Wexford, Cork, Kildare, Tipperary and Kilkenny also being targeted. A number of legal warnings have been sent to “individuals” involved […]
Cross-border trial improves care for patients prescribed multiple medicines
A cross-border trial has improved care for patients prescribed multiple medicines. The iSIMPATHY project, funded by the European Union’s INTERREG VA Programme, worked with professionals in Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland to comprehensively review patient medication. Taking multiple medicines can be problematic if the increased risk of harm from interactions between drugs, […]
Farm payments must be delivered on time says INHFA
The Irish Natura & Hill Farmers Association (INHFA) have insisted that farm payments scheduled for payment in autumn are paid in line with previous payment dates that saw the ANC payment made in mid-September with the Basic Payment made in the third week of October. Following this week’s meeting on the Farmers Charter of Rights […]
Yellow warning for wintry weather in Donegal
Met Eireann has issued a further yellow weather warning for wintry conditions in Donegal. The weather warning for snow and ice comes into place from 8pm tonight until 12 noon tomorrow. Wintry showers will lead to icy conditions in some areas tonight (Monday night) and on Tuesday morning. Advertisement Potential impacts include hazardous road conditions […]
Events to mark century since Drumboe Martyrs’ execution
THE commemoration of the Drumboe Martyrs a century after their executions has continued in Donegal this weekend. Tuesday marks 100 years since Sean Larkin, Timothy O’Sullivan, Daniel Enright and Charles Daly were shot dead after being found guilty by court martial of being jointly in possession of rifles, revolvers and quantities of ammunition including bombs. Donegal has […]
The crippling cost of living crisis impacts students in Letterkenny
MORE students than ever at ATU Donegal are being forced to use foodbanks because of the crippling cost of living crisis, the Students’ Union has said. ATU Students’ Union Welfare and Equality Officer Barry Breslin told the Donegal News he has also seen an increase in students turning to the university’s counselling service, given the difficulties of […]
Sheep mauled to death in Bunbeg
GARDAÍ are reminding dog owners of their responsibilities following an attack on sheep in Bunbeg in which two ewes died. Speaking this afternoon, the force said dogs should not be allowed to roam. “Gardaí in Bunbeg received a report of an attack on sheep that occurred in the Derrybeg area over the past few days” […]
Settling into new role as Donegal IFA chair
DONEGAL’S new IFA Chair, Joe Sweeney from Dunfanaghy is set to travel to Bluebell, Dublin, this week for his first National Council Meeting. Farming from an early age, Joe attended Ballyhaise Agricultural College after secondary school before going on to study farm management for three years. Newly qualified as a farm manager, Joe managed a […]
RSA Advises Road Users to Remain Vigilant During Thaw
Ahead of an expected thaw tomorrow, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is advising road users to remain vigilant on the roads as the snow and ice begins to melt. The RSA has the following advice for road users; Remember that there may still be snow and ice lingering in sheltered spots and on bends and […]