An author who has published a book giving a voice to men and women of faith, said she believes their stories are very much relevant in today’s Ireland.
Race is on to name Donegal best place to holiday
All the nominated locations will be judged on a range of criteria including natural amenities, built environment, sustainability, tourism services.
Neeson ‘Taken’ by plight of Ukranian refugee children
UKRANIAN children settling in south Donegal have received a visit from Hollywood royalty. Liam Neeson and Ciarán Hinds are among the cast of ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’ which is currently being shot in Glencolmcille and surrounding areas. When they became aware of the Ukranian children adjusting to life in Donegal after fleeing […]
Council issues alert as work to begin at two junctions
DONEGAL County Council staff will be carrying out work at two Letterkenny junctions over the next few days. Traffic loops and traffic lights are being installed at Pearse Road/Justice Walsh junction and traffic management will be in place. The work is scheduled for 8am to 7pm today (Monday) and again tomorrow. Advertisement “It is advised to […]
Women’s organisations on alert for refugee exploitation
Women’s organisations in Letterkenny say they are on alert for any potential exploitation of Ukrainian refugees.
Donegal’s pub trade feeling impact of staff shortages
CHRONIC staff shortages in pubs across Donegal are badly affecting the industry with some businesses having to close two days a week because they are unable to get enough staff. Martin Harley, Donegal spokesperson for the Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI), said he has been trying since Christmas to get a chef for his premises, […]
Huge turnout at Amyloidosis conference
There was a huge turnout at the Amyloidosis conference in Gaoth Dobhair today. Close to 200 people attended the ‘Emerging from the shadows’ event to shine a light on the rare and serious hereditary condition. It is also called ‘Donegal Amy’ because of its prevalence in the county and is characterised by a build-up of […]
Findings on alcohol abuse in Donegal ‘stark’
THE new president of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has described alcohol misuse findings in Donegal as “stark”. Unveiling ‘Building a Safer Donegal: Free from Alcohol Harm’ in ATU on Tuesday, Dr Orla Flynn said the time had come for action. The report findings reveal 58 per cent of students in Donegal and 53 per cent […]
Presentation of mica scheme likely to be delayed
THE presentation of the enhanced mica redress scheme to Cabinet is expected to be delayed until June after a meeting of the party leaders did not go ahead as planned last Monday night. The full mica bill and memo was expected to come before Cabinet on Tuesday however PRO of the Mica Action Group, Michael […]
Camper tourists spend more than €11m a year
TOURISTS visiting Donegal that stay in campervans, touring caravans and tents spend more than €11 million in the county annually, according to a new report. The Caravan Camping and Campervan Study, commissioned by Donegal County Council and carried out by consultancy firm, KPMG, was launched in the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny on Tuesday. The […]