DONEGAL Business Network will present a free lunchtime learning session this week for businesses struggling with Brexit. The quick and easy 30-minute guide on navigating Customs’ Clearance will be followed by 15 minute question and answer session for businesses. The session is hosted by Conall Dunne and Clare McEldowney of Easy Customs and takes place […]
New business activity in Creeslough
FOUR new businesses are being established along Creeslough’s main street, bringing some vibe and employment back to the village. The green shed beside McNulty’s Pub on Main Street is now occupied by the Creeslough Community Association while the old Creeslough Hardware has been converted into a showroom and stores for Donegal Log Cabins. Last month, […]
Asylum seekers arrive to warm welcome
A welcoming party was in place yesterday as the first tranche of asylum seekers arrived in Letterkenny. Those who arrived were from an accommodation centre in Portsalon and from other similar facilities dotted around the State. There were heart warming scenes as members of the Donegal Asylum Seeker Support Group and others held placards and […]
Looking back on a steep learning curve
FOR school principal Damien McCroary, the phrase “every day can be a school day”, perfectly sums up the past academic year. In that time Covid-19 has presented considerable challenges to Mr McCroary, his staff and students at St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, including closures, cancellations, remote learning and more. Leaving Cert students returned to the classroom […]
Pandemic helped Letterkenny company grow nationwide
THE Covid-19 pandemic, and the resulting restrictions, have had a negative effect on many businesses across Donegal – but the new reality has also created a small number of opportunities. As an essential business, Letterkenny-based CBM Signs adjusted its business model to create a full range of Covid-19 warning signage and protective perspex screens for […]
Covid vaccine is rolled out to Tory Island
RESIDENTS on Tory Island have been receiving their Covid vaccinations. The Ambulance Service in conjunction with HSE Public Health Nursing and Dr Wheatley O’Neill administered jabs to people aged over 70 yesterday. The first and the oldest islanders on Tory to be vaccinated were William Duggan and Mary Diver, both aged 88. Advertisement Mr Duggan […]
Five Donegal aquaculture firms to share €500k package
FIVE Donegal companies will share almost €500,000 as part of a package announced this morning under the Department of Agriculture and the Marine’s European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Programme. Minister Charlie McConalogue has just confirmed an overall package of €1.8 million in grants to 28 aquaculture companies to further the growth of their businesses and […]
Letterkenny IT’s ‘sportsman’ retires
AFTER a career of public service spanning close on 43 years, Paddy Gallagher celebrated his last day at Letterkenny Institute of Technology on Friday last. Former colleagues and family members participated in the celebration by going online to congratulate and pay tribute via a series of zoom calls. Paddy Gallagher joined the staff of Letterkenny […]
Four art centres to share €642,000 package
MINISTER for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue, has welcomed the announcement of €642,120 in funding for four arts centres in Donegal. As part of a strategic funding for arts centres by the Arts Council, An Grianán Theatre received €258,000, Cairdeas na bhFidiléirí received €42,360, Earagail Arts Festival received €191,760 and the Regional Culture […]
Appeal for donations as asylum seekers due to arrive
A support group set up to assist asylum seekers is continuing to appeal for donations of sanitary goods. Hundreds of items have already been donated ahead of the arrival of individuals and families. They are due to take up residence in former student accommodation along the Port Road within days. The Donegal Asylum Seekers Support […]