DONEGAL enjoyed much success in the 6th Irish Hospitality Awards, scooping awards in various categories. The Silver Tassie Hotel was awarded Hotel of the Year, while the Shandon Hotel and Spa won Spa Hotel of the Year. John’s Ireland and Walking Ireland scooped the ‘Best Day Out’ award, while Travers Holiday Park in Bundoran won ‘Best Entertaining […]
Donegal students urged to consider their options
STUDENTS in Donegal are being urged to ‘consider their options’ following the closure of the CAO deadline. Dr Fiona Maloney, Director of the National Tertiary Office, is reminding school leavers that they can still begin degree studies in September via the alternative route of the tertiary degree programme. A first-of-its-kind initiative across Europe, there are […]
Donegal man replaces Eileen Magnier as new North West Correspondent
DONEGAL man Shane Ó Curraighín is set to replace Eileen Magnier as RTÉ’s Northwest Correspondent. Shane will be reporting and providing analysis across RTÉ News platforms on social, economic, cultural and political developments on all aspects of life in the Northwest region including all of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo. Shane Ó Curraighín joined RTÉ as a […]
Monsignor Kevin’s 25th anniversary
Gaoth Dobhair born Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, P.P., of Conwal and Leck and Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese who celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination with a Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg on Saturday evening. He is pictured with his brothers, Tom Beag, Pluincéad, Joseph and Éamonn and sister Sorcha.
Local groups encouraged to register their events for National Heritage Week
THE Heritage Council is encouraging people in Donegal, community groups, families, organisations, newcomers, enthusiasts and experts to get involved in National Heritage Week by organising an event or project. National Heritage Week takes place from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday, August 25. This year’s theme is Connections, Routes & Networks and event organisers are encouraged […]
FASD is under-recognised in Ireland – Pringle
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is under-recognised in Ireland.
Council reminds motorists Donegal Town’s Diamond is now a pedestrian zone
DONEGAL County Council is reminding the public that the newly designed Diamond area in Donegal Town is now a pedestrian zone and all vehicles should be parked in nearby car parks. The Diamond reopened to the public on Friday, June 28 following an extensive regeneration project. And according to the council, “there has been a […]
Ukrainian woman who made Donegal her home graduates
A UKRAINIAN woman who was living in Donegal for two years made an epic three-day journey from her home country to attend her graduation.
Well-being with weeds! – Donegal event hears how weeds can manage arthritis, stress and heart problems
ICE-cream with elderflowers and meadowsweet, butter with thyme and calendula flowers and pesto with dandelions and sorrel – such creative foods were presented this week at an event highlighting health benefits from plants growing throughout Donegal. Organised at Anamcara Healing Herbs Garden (anamcarahealingherbs.com) in Brinlack, developed by Transylvanian-born herbalist Columbia Hillen, the event focused on how […]
COLUMN: Dementia care – sometimes, the simple ideas turn out to be the best
By Sabrina Sweeney MY GRANNY lived with Alzheimer’s for the last decade or so of her life. Like all who suffer with this horrible disease, she had trouble staying in the present. Talk about things that had happened a couple of months or even just a few days previous would leave her confused and frustrated […]