FIVE years after fire proofing works at Letterkenny University Hospital were first to be carried out, Saolta say “significant progress” is now being made. A Saolta spokesperson told the Donegal News this week that the scope of works to address fire proofing in the hospital’s medical block is currently being agreed between the HSE Estates and the […]
Nursing home resident wandered into storage room with chemicals and medication
A RESIDENT of a private Convoy nursing home wandered into an unsecured storage room containing chemicals and medication during an unannounced inspection. While this incident was addressed by the staff nurse on duty at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home after HIQA inspectors brought the incident to their attention, the inspectors were dissatisfied by a number of other […]
Loganair announces Glasgow to Donegal service
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is restoring services between Donegal and Glasgow with a new summer timetable. The twice-weekly flights, operating on Saturdays and Sundays from 1st July to 24th September, will boost connectivity between the UK and Ireland and provide the only direct air link between the UK and Donegal. The news also […]
‘Ireland’s DNA’ campaign a success says County Council
DONEGAL County Council says its unique ‘Ireland’s DNA’ branding has been a success and has given the area a “distinct and consistent visual identity”. It is almost two years since the local authority unveiled the slogan with the goal of promoting the county as a place to “live, work, study and invest”. A clothing line […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Personalisation business started at kitchen table during the pandemic
The owner of an award winning personalisation business which was started at the kitchen table during the pandemic was inspired to start her own business by other small businesses. Killea based Noted Ireland is run by owner Roseann McGlinchey and her sister Danielle. Roseann started the business in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, and quickly enlisted […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Print maker and designer who is inspired by her grandparents’ old shop
A print maker and designer who is inspired by her grandparents’ old shop in Ramelton has been brightening up homes across Donegal since 2019. Laura Buchanan who is based in Ramelton makes stunning pieces of unique and colourful artwork inspired by Ramelton and the rest of Donegal. Laura specialises in artwork, prints, books, baby bibs, calendars, mugs, […]
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 […]