HOTELIERS from Donegal recently met with TDs and Senators to discuss the key challenges facing Irish tourism. They discussed the necessary measures the Irish Hotels Federation is calling for to ensure the successful long-term development of Ireland’s largest indigenous industry, supporting over 8,000 livelihoods in Donegal. In the run up to Budget 2026, a key […]
Donegal SPAR stores receive top award for retail excellence
Four Donegal SPAR stores are celebrating after being honoured at the 2025 SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme for achieving exceptional standards in retailing. The event was held in Lawlor’s Hotel, in Naas in Co Kildare, and hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the SPAR brand in Ireland. This year’s SPAR 365 Awards, […]
Biodiversity and creativity celebrated at Inch Wild Day Out
INCH Wildfowl Reserve came alive with the sounds of laughter, discovery, and creativity as over 200 people gathered for the Wild Day Out at Inch. This was a cross-border celebration of biodiversity and imagination as part of Cruinniú na nÓg on Saturday, June 7. Organised through the Biodiversity without Borders project and supported by Creative […]
The Frances Browne Poetry Competition is now open
Now in its fifth year, the Frances Browne Literary Festival is calling aspiring poets to submit their work for the 2025 Frances Browne Multilingual Poetry Competition. The competition celebrates poets writing in English, Irish and Ulster Scots There is €1,500 in prizes to be won. The closing date for entries is midnight on Wednesday August […]
Maple Group launches fundraiser to mark 7 years in business
To mark 7 years in business, Donegal owned and operated Maple Group has launched a fundraising campaign in support of Cancer Care West Letterkenny, Donegal. This campaign will raise vital funds for local cancer patients and their families. The fundraiser is underway across Maple’s eight forecourt convenience stores in Milford, Derrybeg (Circle K), Carrigart (Circle […]
Uisce Éireann announces road closure in Keadue
UISCE Éireann have advised motorists of a road closure in Keadue. The road closure will be in place along the R-259 from Monday, June 30 until Friday, August 8. This closure will facilitate works to replace old cast iron water mains which will ensure a more reliable water supply. Advertisement This work comes as part […]
Man in court on theft charges had 95 previous convictions
A MAN has been jailed for seven months after being charged with various theft offences. Falcarragh District Court heard that Brian Ward, 32 Silver Hill, Bundoran, who appeared by video link from Castlerea Prison where he has been in custody, has 95 previous convictions, mainly for theft and public order offences. Providing details of the […]
Prison officer headbutted and garda sergeant assaulted in courthouse incident
A MAN who headbutted a prison officer and kicked a garda sergeant in a courthouse has been sentenced to six months imprisonment. Glen Friel appeared at Falcarragh District Court via video-link from Castlerea Prison where he is serving a sentence for an arson attack. Defendant (25) of no fixed abode was charged with the assault […]
HSE to redesign bedrooms at Ramelton Community Hospital following HIQA inspection
THE HSE is to redesign 14 single bedrooms at Ramelton Community Hospital after a HIQA inspection deemed the rooms “not suitable” for meeting residents’ needs. Ramelton Community Hospital is registered to provide care to 30 male and female residents over the age of 65. The centre is a purpose-built single storey building and residents are […]
Little Angels School to receive two additional teaching posts
It has been confirmed this morning that the Little Angels School in Letterkenny is to receive two extra teachers. The Minister for Special Education, Michael Moynihan TD, has confirmed to Pat the Cope Gallagher TD, that the school will receive two additional teaching posts on foot of notification of enrolments received by the school management. […]