Submissions for Summer Cup book about to close


SUBMISSIONS for a new book looking back on the once popular Summer Cup competitions will close this Monday. The book is being compiled by members of the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group and will explore the people and places behind the Summer Cup phenomena. Earlier this year the heritage group asked people to dust off old […]

€500,000 investment and up to 50 jobs at Donegal hotel


A LEADING Donegal hotel has announced 50 new jobs as part of a €500,000 investment at the 4-star property. The Shandon Hotel & Spa overlooking Marble Hill Strand, Portnablagh, has been granted planning permission to expand its bar areas. Work will get underway in the autumn, creating up to 35 jobs during the construction phase. […]

Assessment Hub shortlisted for HSE Excellence Awards


The COVID-19 Community Assessment Hub in Donegal has been shortlisted for the HSE Excellence Awards. Every day across our health service HSE staff do wonderful work across primary care, acute and national services.  The Health Service Excellence Awards is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the good work that happens every day. The Donegal COVID-19 […]

Whale stranded in Lough Swilly dies


A whale that had become stranded in Lough Swilly has sadly died. In a tearful post this morning the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group relayed the whale’s final moments. They wrote: “A sorrowful ending, there’s a few scenarios that could have brought the Fin Whale up the Swilly. But whatever the reason ultimately there was […]

Breeders Federation weighs in behind Lifford reopening


IN the absence of Lifford greyhound track owners are having to make a five hour journey to race their dogs. That is according to the Irish Greyhound Owners and Breeders Federation which has weighed in behind plans to reopen the stadium and venue. Lifford track was recently bought by a private syndicate of 20 investors […]

Life is 10pc of what happens and 90pc how I react to it


THERE will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more confident, and more and more successful. That piece of advice led a young apprentice electrician into taking his first step on the property […]

Bridge destroyed in 2017 flood officially reopened


MEENAMULLIGAN Bridge which was destroyed in the devastating flood of August 2017 has officially been reopened. Minister Charlie McConalogue TD was joined by Cllr Rena Donaghey, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council and Cllr Albert Doherty, Cathaoirleach of Inishowen Municipal District, for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Following the bridge’s destruction which left an entire community isolated […]