THE Government has been urged to seize the opportunity to negotiate Retained Firefighters conditions as strike action has been suspended to allow for a Labour Court hearing concerning the dispute. A Labour Court hearing to discuss the dispute will take place tomorrow, Monday at 10am in Lansdowne House, Dublin. It comes as exploratory discussions were attended by the SIPTU […]
Donegal start-up scoops top prize at pitching competition
A DONEGAL businesswoman has been crowned as one of two winners of the Yes You Can pitching competition. Former Donegal News reporter Catherine Devine was one of ten all-Ireland winners to emerge from the Yes You Can female enterprise support programme, who each pitched live in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Co. Down, for additional funding […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Illistrin National School 5K
With the school year drawing to a close, here is a look back on the successful Illistrin National School Fundraising 5K which took place last week.
Growing concern over works at tourist sites
By Diarmaid Doherty THERE are growing fears that the county’s tourism industry will be severely hit by plans to carry out essential works at a number of popular tourist sites during the busy summer season. Locals in Portsalon have already expressed anger at the news that Portsalon Pier is to close on July 1 for two […]
History of County Donegal Railway bus services explored in new book
A new book by Glasgow-based transport journalist, Hugh Dougherty, tells the story of the County Donegal Railway bus services which ran from 1960 to 1971, replacing the famous CDR narrow gauge trains, running from Strabane to Killybegs, Letterkenny, Donegal and Ballyshannon, after the railway’s last train on December 31, 1959. The CDR painted its […]
Issues impacting homeowners affected by defective block crisis must be addressed by banking sector without delay – Pearse Doherty TD
SINN Féin spokesperson on Finance and Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has called on the banking sector to address issues impacting homeowners affected by the defective block crisis without delay. Teachta Doherty was speaking after raising the issues with the Minister for Finance in the Dáil. Deputy Doherty said, “Homeowners affected by the defective block scandal […]
Preparations underway for first Letterkenny Pride to be held this August
PREPARATIONS are underway for the first ever Letterkenny Pride. The major event will be held in Letterkenny on August 19 with a parade and entertainment planned for throughout the town. Pride is a celebration of diversity, it is a time to bring people together, and of course, a big day of fun. Advertisement But beyond that, […]
First turbines at Lenalea Wind Farm complete
Lenalea Wind Farm, in County Donegal, has reached another major milestone following the successful installation of the first Vestas V117 turbine on Wednesday. Lenalea, located approximately 10km southwest of Letterkenny, is a joint venture project between SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland. The completion of the first turbine means the completed Lenalea generation unit is now […]
Be Positive/Bí Dearfach to open Irish base in gteic Gaoth Dobhair
The company Be Positive/Bí Dearfach are to establish their new base in gteic Gaoth Dobhair in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Based in Scotland, Be Positive is an IT Services Company offering flexible, scalable and cost-effective Business Analysis solutions to its customers and focusing on enabling companies to enhance their digital capabilities. The company will officially open […]
Donegal to host Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
DONEGAL is set to host a Alzheimer’s Memory Walk with members of the public invited to sign up. The walk is being held on Sunday, September 24 in Ards Friary, Creeslough with the starting point and start time will be confirmed at a later date. The Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly event suitable for […]