Name: Ciaran Sheridan Business: Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town Advertisement Why did you become a chef? I embarked on my culinary journey inspired by my mother. From the age of eleven, I began as a kitchen porter, gradually immersing myself in the art of crafting starters. Since that time, my passion for cooking has only grown […]
Warning for fog to remain in place until 11am
A WARNING for fog will remain in place until 11am this morning (Wednesday). Met Éireann issued the yellow warning for counties Donegal, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, Cavan, Monaghan, Munster, and Connacht. Motorists have been warned that dense fog in places may lead to impaired visibility.
Gardaí issue appeal over missing Letterkenny teen
Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Joseph Armlich, who is missing from his home in Letterkenny since Friday, October 20. Joseph is described as being 5 foot 7 inches in height, with short brown hair and green eyes. When last seen, Joseph was wearing a black jacket, […]
Two men arrested in Donegal as part of Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation investigation
Gardaí in Donegal have arrested two men for Organised Crime related offences as part of an International Investigation into Human Trafficking and Labour Exploitation. The 35 and 28 year olds are currently being detained in Garda Stations within the county. Gardaí joined by International colleagues are investigating the alleged trafficking of persons into the country […]
Special needs parents’ group keep pressure on
By Dionne Meehan THE Special Needs Parents Network met with the HSE and Donegal’s local representatives last week to discuss the crisis in the Children’s Network Disability Teams. The new group, made up of parents with children who have a disability and/or additional needs based in Donegal, are uniting together to effectively advocate for their children […]
Over 200 new households accessed rent support in 2022
MORE than 200 new households in Donegal accessed the government’s housing assistance payment (HAP) in order to pay their rent last year, a new report from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed. Those applying for the means-tested payment are facing lengthy waiting lists due to the lack of rental properties nationwide and in Donegal […]
Rail delegation to meet with Council this week
A DELEGATION from Atlantic Rail Alliance are to meet with Donegal County Council this week. The meeting in County House, Lifford, on Wednesday at 10am, is to discuss the restoration of trunk rail services to the Atlantic Rail Corridor from Derry to Foynes. The Atlantic Rail Alliance comprises rail campaigners from WURI (Donegal), The West […]
Donegal voices to feature in new documentary exploring the housing crisis
Three Donegal voices will feature in a new documentary exploring the housing crisis since the birth of the Irish state. 100 Bliain de Thithíocht – Géarchéim gan Deireadh (100 Years of Housing – Crisis Without End) a feature documentary, written and directed by Paul Webster, will air this Wednesday, October 25 at 9.30 pm on […]
Horn Head business spearheading sustainable tourism in Donegal
By Róise Collins Donegal is home to some of the country’s most stunning and unscathed scenery. We have Ireland’s most northerly point at Malin Head, the highest sea cliffs in Europe at Sliabh Liag and one of the largest collections of inhabited and uninhabited islands off our coastline. But growing globalisation has not spared Donegal, […]
New autumn tourism campaign set to launch
Donegal Tourism is working on a seasonal marketing campaign, highlighting Donegal through the autumn months, and this €90,000 multi-channel marketing campaign will launch this month. Award-winning creative agency, Big O has been procured to work alongside tourism businesses to develop this campaign which will spotlight all regions in Donegal. The autumn campaign will promote off-season […]