WATCH: Donegal Women’s Day – From student to business owner and lecturer


A nail technician and lecturer who transforms her client’s nails into handpainted masterpieces says starting a business is hard work but the results are worth it. Vanessa Canning from Manorcunningham is a nail technician, business owner and a nail technology lecturer in North West Regional College in Derry. Vanessa started her business ‘Polish Perfect by Vanessa’ […]


President’s Award for broadcaster Rónán


RENOWNED RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí has been awarded the 2023 Conradh na Gaeilge Gradam an Uachtaráin. The award ceremony took place at the Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis in the Abbey Court Hotel, An tAonach, Tiobráid Árann. Gradam an Uachtaráin is an annual award, presented each year to a member of the Irish […]


Temporary shop in Creeslough granted retention permission


A temporary shop in Creeslough has been granted conditional retention permission by Donegal County Council. The Lafferty family who ran the local shop at the centre of the fatal explosion on October 7 opened the replacement modular store in the weeks following the tragedy. The application to the council says that they are hopeful that […]


McCafferty’s expands into Dublin city


DONEGAL pub chain McCafferty’s has entered the Dublin hospitality market with the purchase of The Barge. Overlooking the Grand Canal at Charlemont Bridge, The Barge was formerly part of Sean Quinn’s business empire and is regarded as one of the capital’s best known licensed premises. While the price paid for the bar has not been disclosed it […]


Birthday celebrations for Bishop Alan


BISHOP of Raphoe Alan McGuckian celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday following the Confirmation of pupils at Kilmacrennan school. The bishop was lured outside the school for photographs to allow the birthday cake to be produced and then it was taken to the Clanree Hotel where everyone enjoyed it after dinner. Speaking to the Donegal […]


‘All young people must have a voice in a new Ireland’


A DONEGAL youth work practitioner has said a new Ireland must not lose sight of the importance of a voice for all young people. Lorraine Thompson is Regional Director of Donegal Youth Service. Speaking at the recent Donegal People’s Assembly on the future of Ireland in Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey, she raised concerns that […]


More than a thousand businesses avail of energy support scheme


More than one thousand Donegal businesses have received assistance under the temporary business energy support scheme that was introduced during Budget 2023. In Donegal, the total value of the claims approved in the 6 month period since the scheme was introduced is over €1.5 million. The scheme offers financial support to businesses grappling with increases […]


Pat Kinevane to return to An Grianán this weekend


Pat Kinevane may come from as far away as Cobh but he’s certainly been taken into the hearts of the people of Letterkenny. Since first performing his Olivier award-winning one man show Silent back in 2016, his shows have been eagerly awaited, and none more than King which is on this Saturday, March 4. This […]