AMBITIOUS students in Donegal can achieve their employment dreams with help form a scholarship that was set up to assist students to finance third-level education. Queen’s University of Belfast has announced that the first scholarship beneficiaries have graduated – and two are from Donegal. Among the highflying new graduates is the very first scholarship recipient […]
A star baker: Enya Gallagher wins national baking competition
A LOCAL retail employee from Lifford has been crowned Gala Retail Star Baker 2026 after impressing judges from across Ireland with her creative baking entry. Enya Gallagher, who works at Daly’s Gala Store in Lifford, claimed the national title with her unique ‘Cake in a Cup’ recipe, earning her the top prize of €1,000. The […]
YOUR MONEY: Why investing is no longer just for the wealthy
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FOR a long time, investing felt like something other people did, those with spare capital, specialist knowledge or access to the right advisers. That perception is changing and for good reason. With inflation eroding the value of savings and deposit rates struggling to keep pace, more people in Ireland are beginning to ask whether their […]
A new chapter for weddings at Villa Rose Hotel & Spa
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A BEAUTIFUL new chapter in Donegal weddings began on Saturday, May 23, as Villa Rose Hotel & Spa celebrated its first outdoor civil wedding ceremony in the stunning surroundings of its Cottage Garden. Nestled in the tranquil Donegal countryside outside Ballybofey, the picturesque garden setting provided the perfect backdrop as Aisling McHugh and Darren Campbell […]
Work to start on water network upgrade at Woodlands, Letterkenny
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Uisce Éireann will begin essential works next week to upgrade the water network in the Woodlands area of Letterkenny The project will boost capacity to support new housing, while delivering a stronger and more reliable water supply for homes and businesses. The work, located along the L1142 Lisnennan Road from the Castleblane junction to Woodland […]
Dining at Fara’s: Relaxed, seasonal food in the heart of Ballybofey
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AT Fara’s Restaurant in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey, the focus has always been simple – good food, carefully prepared, and a dining experience that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive. Since relaunching last October, Fara’s has quickly earned a reputation for seasonal cooking, warm hospitality, and dishes that balance comfort with creativity. Now, […]
Local business to celebrate its 20th anniversary with major charity fundraiser
A DONEGAL business is celebrating two decades in business by hosting a fundraiser for three charities. North West Labels will honour their milestone by launching a €20,000 fundraiser for Breast Care Clinic, Letterkenny, Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital and The Children’s Health Foundation. The Muff-based business took a leap in 2006, beginning what would become a two-decade roller-coaster of […]
Ifac advises Donegal farmers to act now as fuel costs surge following global oil shock
Ifac, one of Ireland’s top ten accountancy and advisory firms, is advising Donegal farmers across Ireland to take immediate steps to manage rising fuel and input costs, as global oil prices surge following recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East. Oil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, with Brendt crude surpassing $100 per barrel after disruption […]
Letterkenny-based bus company issues protest call over fuel crisis
A Letterkenny-based mini-bus and coach hire company has issued a call on fellow bus operators, hauliers and farmers to join them in a protest in solidarity over the impact the fuel crisis is having on all their livelihoods. McGettigan Travel will take part in the national protest on Tuesday morning. ”Like many other operators, for […]
McGinley Coach Travel doubles daily Donegal-Dublin frequency
MCGINLEY Coach Travel Company announces a major expansion of its popular routes to Dublin. Donegal travellers are set for more choice and flexibility as over 40 extra departures per week to the existing timetable will boost the local economy. From Tuesday, April 7, the Gortahork based company will introduce four new daily departures on its […]