ALMOST one year after a collision that claimed the life of his brother, and left himself with life-changing injuries, Martin Gallagher is preparing to leave hospital for a house of his own. On St Patrick’s Day, Martin will mark the first anniversary of his brother Anthony’s tragic passing. The two brothers were on their way […]
Multiple sclerosis community event in Donegal: Meet experts and learn vital strategies
PEOPLE living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families are invited to a free information event in Letterkenny, featuring expert speakers addressing both the medical and wellbeing aspects of living with MS. The event, organised by MS Ireland, will take place at the Clanree Hotel on Saturday, March 28, and will bring together experienced professionals to share […]
‘Working Over By’ Exhibition wins LAMA Award
A MAJOR exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 has won the inaugural Ceangal Local Heritage Award at the Local Authority Members’ Association (LAMA) All-Ireland Community and Council Awards. The awards took place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Saturday, February 28. The project is a collaborative initiative by […]
ETB ‘disappointed’ by minister’s response on defective concrete crisis
THERE was disappointment voiced during a recent meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board regarding a response to a letter sent to the Minister for Education. The board had written to Minister Hildegarde Naughton to express concerns regarding the wider impact of the defective concrete crisis on children. This wasn’t the first time the […]
Gardaí to take part in Seachtain Na Gaeilge event in Ballybofey
Dé Céadaoin, 4ú Márta, beidh Gardaí ag freastal ar Coffee Loft i mBealach Féich ó 10.30am -11.30am. Má tá tú ag iarraidh comhrá, tar isteach. Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine. Today, ( Wednesday, March 4), Gardaí will attend at the Coffee Loft in Ballybofey from 10.30am to 11.30am. If you wish to test your cúpla […]
Over 130 tourism businesses to network at Donegal Tourism Connect
DONEGAL’S largest tourism networking event is set to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, at Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey. Donegal Tourism Connect, hosted by Donegal County Council’s Tourism Unit and Fáilte Ireland will see tourism businesses from across the county gather to meet their peers and discuss potential collaborations as part of Local Enterprise Week. They will […]
Karoline Sweeney elected President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
Karoline Sweeney has been elected president of the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce for the 2026/27 term. Elected at the Chamber’s AGM this evening, she will succeed outgoing president Jimmy Stafford in the role. Ms Sweeney is General Manager of Castle Grove Country House, a family run hospitality business since 1989. Advertisement She has been a […]
Donegal-based TCS named as a top employer in Ireland
TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions, has been named a Top Employer in Ireland for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. The company employs over 1,100 people in Ireland and operates a Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny. The Top Employers Institute is a global authority on recognising […]
Old Chapel Sessions brings new alcohol-free music event to the Rosses
THE inaugural Old Chapel Sessions took place at Fobairt na Rosann on Sunday nigh in association with Over the West Online Radio, marking the beginning of what is already being recognised as a vital new platform for emerging artists across the Rosses and surrounding areas. In a region rich with musical talent, The Old Chapel […]
Bilingual Branding and Marketing – your business means more with Irish
Tá Líonra Leitir Ceanainn thar a bheith sásta a fhógairt go mbeidh seimineár ar Bhrandáil agus Margaíocht Dhátheangach, arna urú ag Oifig Fiontair Áitiúil Dhún na nGall ar siúl Dé Céadaoin 4 Márta mar chuid de Sheachtain Fhiontraíochta Dhún na nGall. Is faisnéis shoiléir é seo ar bheocht na Gaeilge sa cheantar agus buntáistí inaitheanta na […]