The Consular section of the U.S. Embassy is coming to Donegal on March 21. They will be accepting Passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad applications and will be completing notary services on documents for use in the United States. To schedule an appointment, email dublinoutreach@state.gov before March 10.
Yellow weather warning issued for Donegal
A status yellow low temperature and ice warning has been issued for Donegal. Met Eireann issued the warning which will come into effect from 9pm tonight. Met Eireann is warning of hazardous conditions due to freezing temperatures. Icy stretches on roads and footpaths. The warning is valid until 9am tomorrow morning.
Government can and must intervene to cut energy costs – Deputy Doherty
Donegal TD Deputy Pearse Doherty TD has said that the government can intervene to cut energy costs and the time to do so is now. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance was speaking as his party announced it will bring forward a motion on the issue this week, which will be debated in the Dáil […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – From passion project to verified topseller on Depop
An Engineering student who started a vintage clothing business in her bedroom has successfully grown her ‘passion project’ into a verified top seller on Depop. Sadhbha Medlar (Sab) is the founder and owner of an independent brand called sourcedbysab that specialises in premium vintage and sustainable streetwear located at Grand Central Canal Road, Letterkenny and online via the […]
Decision to Include All ACRES Applicants the Correct Call – IFA
IFA President Tim Cullinan said the inclusion of all applicants for ACRES was the best outcome for those wishing to participate in an agri-environment scheme. “The Dept has made the right decision here. It would have sent a very negative signal if farmers had expressed an interest in the scheme and then found themselves […]
Call for additional ambulance crews in Donegal
THE government has been urged to provide at least three additional ambulances and crews in Donegal to prevent a worsening of the ‘crisis’ within the service. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle has called for extra crews to be installed at Killybegs station, Inishowen and in either Ballybofey or Lettekenny. Speaking in the Dail he said, “Killybegs […]
Donegal driver caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
A Donegal driver was among those caught speeding this morning on National Slow Down Day. In the first 2 hours of National Slow Down Day, GoSafe checked the speed of 36,679 vehicles and detected 69 vehicles travelling in excess of the applicable speed limit. A was vehicle detected driving 113km per hour in a 100km […]
Be inspired with Local Enterprise Week in Donegal
BUSINESSES across Donegal are being encouraged to take advantage of the array of events and topics on offer at this year’s Local Enterprise Week, which runs from Monday 6th to Friday 10th March. Local Enterprise Week is a collaboration between Local Enterprise Office Donegal and its partners. In total 23 separate events will make up […]
Donegal has third highest commercial vacancy rate in country
The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal increased by 0.6 percentage points to 17.5% in the twelve months to Q4 2022 according to the latest GeoDirectory Commercial Vacancy Rates Report, published today. The commercial vacancy rate in Donegal was higher than the national average of 14.0%. According to the report the commercial vacancy rate in […]
Further delay for major Letterkenny road project
A NEW ‘significant delay’ of up to six months could see the Four Lane Road Project running almost a year behind schedule. Donegal County Council has confirmed the project is delayed once again and the entire project is not expected to be complete until Autumn – around one year after the initial completion date. The […]