A DONEGAL butcher is using a two-metre high solid wall of Himalayan rock salt bricks to dry–age premium beef sourced from local suppliers. The translucent blocks were imported by McConnell’s Butchers, Ballybofey, from mines in the foothills of the Himalayas in Pakistan’s Punjab region. Each of the 360 salt blocks was individually hand cut. Shane […]
Racing ahead in the online marketplace
A London-based entrepreneur says that south-west Donegal will always hold a special place in his heart. Samuel Hunt (28) is co-founder and CEO at Materials Market whose creative solution to ease supply chain issues sparked the interest of seed venture capitalist fund, Fuel Ventures, which invested £1.5m in the new tech start-up last month. Born […]
PETA welcomes end to ‘cruel’ mink farming industry
ANIMAL rights group PETA says the sooner the book is closed on the “cruel and dangerous” industry of mink farming the better. PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – was reacting to the news that a Donegal mink farmer is to receive a share of a multi-million compensation package. Tazetta Teoranta, based […]
Charity event in memory of baby Theo Robinson
A CONVOY mother whose baby died when he was four months old is raising money for a charity set up to support bereaved parents to mark her son’s one year anniversary. Donna Robinson (34) from Convoy lost her four-month old son Theo on October 26, 2020. Theo was born five weeks premature and spent many […]
Plans to open Ireland’s only thatching school in county
THE restoration of thatched cottages on the Wild Atlantic Way in recent years has led to plans to open a school in Donegal devoted to the ancient craft of thatching. The promoters, Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg Community Co-Operative Limited, say that the thatcher traineeship course in The Dolmen Centre will be the first of its kind […]
Family very disappointed following HIQA gynae review
A WOMAN whose mother had a delayed cancer diagnosis at Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) says she is very disappointed that further improvements are still needed at the gynaecology service to safeguard women. Sinéad Ní Bhaoill was speaking to the Donegal News following the publication of the Health and Information Authority, HIQA’s review of the service […]
These ads ‘kneaded’ local people, say local people
GALLAGHER’S Bakehouse has defended its decision to use actors instead of local people in a new ad which celebrates the nationwide launch of their new range of uniquely handcrafted sourdough breads. Their new campaign, Bread Made Better, features Daniel O’Donnell who is seen going through Ardara chatting with locals all of whom are desperate to […]
‘Search your children for fireworks’ urge gardaí
PARENTS are being urged to carry out regular searches of their children’s bags for fireworks. The call comes from gardaí ahead of Halloween celebrations. They are warning against the illegal use of the product which causes great distress to older people, families and pets. “Parents, please ensure that you know where your kids are and […]
Nothing but big gigs at The Balor Theatre
“IT’S just like old times” says Conor Malone, manager of The Balor Arts Centre, as the Ballybofey venue hosts its busiest week of music gigs since re-opening after lockdown. Tonight (Friday) sees vocalist Edel Murphy (Celtic Woman & Riverdance) front a four-piece band to perform iconic songs of struggle and celebration from songwriting greats such […]
New routes added to winter gritting programme
DONEGAL County Council’s Winter Roads Programme has begun with the addition of six new routes in the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District to be gritted during poor weather conditions. The 25 km of routes added are Downings to Carrigart; Trentagh to Letterkenny; Kerrykeel to Glenvar; Ramelton Town; Crievesmith to Newmills Road and the Carrygally Listillion Road. According […]