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 […]

Water outage warning for Letterkenny


DONEGAL County Council has warned residents in Letterkenny that there may be a water outage next week due to repair works to water mains. These works are part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme and are scheduled to take place from 9am until 4pm on June 1. “Mains repair works may cause supply disruptions to […]

Choreographer carving out impressive career


A DONEGAL choreographer, who was recently the lead choreographer for the closing ceremony at the Dubai Expo, is carving out an impressive career on the international stage. Brian Gillespie (30) grew up in Newtowncunnigham and went to school in Letterkenny. He knew from an early age performance and dance was where his heart lies. Taking […]

Amyloidosis conference in Gaoth Dobhair this weekend


INTERNATIONAL medical experts will travel to Gaoth Dobhair this weekend for a conference on the medical condition Amyloidosis, also known as ‘Donegal Amy’ because of its prevalence in the county. Hereditary Amyloidosis is a rare and serious condition characterised by a build-up of abnormal amyloid or protein deposits in one or more organs and other […]

Chance to have your say on future look of Letterkenny


DONEGAL County Council has announced the opening of public consultation on the Letterkenny 2040 Regeneration Strategy which sets out more detailed design concepts for eleven key regeneration sites and initiatives across Letterkenny town centre. This is the third and final phase of consultation in an overarching process to prepare a Regeneration Strategy for Letterkenny town […]