Killybegs-based Shines Seafood has launched Shines Irish Sardines, representing the first time Irish sardines have ever been sold in retail outlets in Ireland. Previously sourced from Sardinia, Shines Seafood now use Irish sardines caught by small inshore Irish boats in the clean waters around the Irish coast, supporting local fishing communities.Shines Irish Sardines are caught […]
Donegal man plays key role in negotiating major retail deals
LEGO recently announced that it is to open its first ever store in Ireland in Grafton Street while premium fashion group Flannels and Swedish fashion giant H&M have signed up at the redeveloped Clerys Store site on Dublin’s O’Connell Street. The leasing of those three anchor stores to high-profile brands, which are due to open […]
Family of father who died in farm accident plan memorial cup
A YOUNG Donegal father was one of nine people who died in farm-related accidents during the past 12 months according to latest Health and Safety Authority (HSA) figures. Tommy Feeney, a native of Magumna, Ardara, died after an incident near his home in Corduff, Co Monaghan, on October 12. Tommy (37) was married to Niamh […]
Plans for food incubation hub in Gaoth Dobhair
Údarás na Gaeltachta is actively looking at developing a green-field site in Gaoth Dobhair for a food incubation hub. The Gaeltacht body is also looking to repurpose or build new units to cater for a growing market in south-west Donegal. Micheal Mac Giolla Easbuig is Regional Manager with Údarás na Gaeltachta in Donegal. He said […]
Huge demand for tree surgeons after storm
TREE surgeons have been working around the clock responding to call outs across Donegal as a result of the recent storms. The clean-up in the wake of Storm Franklin was continuing yesterday as teams worked alongside ESB crews and Donegal County Council to clear roads of fallen trees and debris. One local company – MG […]
Pringle again presses Government to publish Mulcahy report
INDEPENDENT TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, has again called for publication of the Mulcahy report, criticising the “veil of secrecy” around mica and planning matters in Donegal. The Mulcahy report looks at alleged planning irregularities in Donegal. Addressing the Dáil yesterday (Thursday), Deputy Pringle raised the issue of the continuing controversy surrounding Donegal County Council’s […]
Photographs catch the eye at Dunfanaghy GC
Sitting in the bar of Dunfanaghy Golf Club you cannot help but notice the many photographs on the wall.
Letterkenny is to host this year’s County Fleadh.
“Bars, restaurants, cafes, retail outlets and hotels will cater for our visitors’ every need and should make their stay in Letterkenny enjoyable.”
Letterkenny Vaccination Centre closing at 4pm today
The early closure is as a precautionary measure ahead of the Status Orange wind warning for Donegal at 4pm.
Letterkenny filmmaker’s movie makes it screen debut
“I was told by many people to forget about the cinema or that the cinema was dead or dying.”