A NEW study has revealed the best and worst counties in Ireland to start a business – and Donegal has ranked fifth on the list. The research, carried out by business utility consultants Procure.ie, analysed the availability of commercial properties to rent and buy, average salaries, disposable income per person, and the number of jobs […]
Weather: Mostly cloudy day with scattered rain
TODAY will be mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of mostly light rain and drizzle. The rain and drizzle will gradually clear later in the afternoon and evening, with some scattered showers to follow and perhaps a few limited bright or sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees and it’ll be breezy with moderate […]
Cllr Terry Crossan is new Chairperson of Donegal ETB
SINN Féin councillor Terry Crossan has been elected Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). The Inishowen councillor’s election took place at today’s meeting of Donegal ETB in Letterkenny. Cllr Declan Meehan was elected Deputy Chairperson. Advertisement They replace outgoing Chairperson Cllr Donal Coyle and outgoing Deputy Chairperson Patsy McVicar. Cllr Crossan has paid tribute to the […]
Council officials meet Minister on North West rail prop
MEMBERS of the North West Regional Development Group (NWRDG), a partnership of Donegal County Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council, met with the Department for Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, in relation to rail connectivity to the North West. The NWRDG members highlighted the importance of cross-border collaboration at a national and regional level […]
Renewed call for Letterkenny musician to be honoured
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by Louise Doyle FRESH calls are being made for the council to identify funding so that the performance area in Letterkenny Town Park can be named after a legendary Donegal musician. Ted Ponsonby, from Oldtown in Letterkenny, was a founding member of The Rascals during the 1970s. He was widely known throughout the country for […]
Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly in Donegal this week
PRESIDENTIAL candidate and Independent TD, Catherine Connolly has said she is looking forward to meeting and engaging with local communities when she pays a visit to Donegal later this week. Catherine will be in the county on Thursday and Friday, September 11 and 12. Her schedule includes visits to Arranmore Island, Gaoth Dobhair, Milford, Buncrana, […]
Urgent call for safety measures at accident blackspot
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By Dionne Meehan A LOCAL councillor will once again press for enhanced safety measures at an accident blackspot in Gaoth Dobhair during tomorrow’s meeting of the Glenties Municipal District. It comes after a second motorist was involved in a collision at Knockastrollar, An Bun Beag last week, just days after another was hospitalised after her […]
Weather: Bright and crisp start to the day
THERE will be a bright and crisp start to the day with sunny spells. Scattered showers will continue to move in from the west and become more widespread through the morning, turning heavy at times with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will feel fresher with highs of 14 to 16 degrees, increasing fresh […]
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week
Community walk in Letterkenny to mark Palliative Care Week The Donegal Hospice is inviting the public to take part in a special community walk this week to mark Palliative Care Week. The event takes place on Thursday, 11 September, beginning at 6pm from the Hospice carpark at Knocknamona, Letterkenny. Participants will stroll together to Bernard […]
Ramelton doctor appointed CEO of state agency
A RAMELTON doctor has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Dr Lynn Ramsey will take up her new post at the State agency responsible for promoting the quality, integrity and reputation of Ireland’s further and higher education system, on November 3. QQI ensures that learners achieve qualifications that are valued nationally and internationally. Dr Ramsey is currently […]