THE Donegal Wellness Café has been nominated in two categories for the Irish Healthcare Centre Awards 2023; Healthcare Initiative Mental Health Care & Healthcare Initiative Patient Education/Lifestyle Project. There are currently 15 cafes established in Donegal with the latest addition in the Atlantic Technological University Letterkenny Donegal where the students are verbalising the benefits of […]
Average monthly rent in Donegal now almost €1,000
By Róise Collins DONEGAL has the second lowest housing rent in the country despite the cost having risen by 16 per cent in the last 12 months according to a Daft.ie report released this week. The average rent in Donegal at the start of May was €994 just slightly above that being charged in Leitrim […]
Two Donegal Retailers recognised as outstanding Retailers at annual XL awards night
KIERAN Roarty’s XL in Dunlewey and Nicola McNulty’s XL Donegal Town are among an elite group of retailers from around the country who have been honoured for their outstanding commitment to their local communities. The annual XL Retailer Awards celebration were held in The Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone recently. Hosted by BWG Foods, owners […]
12 Donegal beaches retain Blue Flag status
DONEGAL has retained Blue Flag status at all 14 locations across the county for the 2023 season. It has been confirmed the 12 blue flag beaches across the county will retain their status, while Greencastle and Rathmullan Marinas have also secured the award. The awards were presented by the Minister of State for Housing, Local Government and […]
Minister Mc Conalogue visits ATU Civil Engineering and Construction Showcase
THE Faculty of Engineering and Technology’s Department of Civil Engineering and Construction welcomed Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue to their end of year showcase last week on the Letterkenny campus. This annual exhibition focuses on the final year BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology and BSc (Hons) Construction Management students while also displaying […]
Letterkenny shop revealed as seller of winning Lotto ticket
THE €1 million winning Lotto ticket was sold in Kelly’s Centra & Kelly’s Diner, Mountain Top, Letterkenny. The National Lottery confirmed this week that a ticket purchased in Donegal had scooped the Daily Million top prize in Tuesday night’s draw. Today, they confirmed the ticket was sold in the busy Mountain Top store. Advertisement The […]
Inland Fisheries Ireland issues alert over Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers
Inland Fisheries Ireland is urging anglers and the general public to report sightings of Pacific pink salmon in Irish rivers over the coming months. In 2017, 2019 and 2021 this non-native fish species unexpectedly appeared in unprecedented numbers in multiple river systems in the southwest, west and northwest of Ireland. As Pacific pink salmon predominantly […]
Donegal named as one of Ireland’s most veggie-friendly counties
THE most vegetarian-friendly counties in Ireland have been revealed, with Donegal being ranked ninth best in the country. Data experts from HelloFresh Ireland ranked each county by how well they cater to vegetarians by how many vegetarian restaurants and takeaway options there, as well as how many vegetarian recipe searches there are. Ireland’s food scene […]
Appeal for information as Doochary welcome sign damaged
A LOCAL community group is appealing for anyone with information about damage to the Doochary welcome stoneto come forward. The sign, which was made of stone and engraved with ‘Failte An Ducharaidh’, has been completely destroyed and broken into pieces. The well known stone was located at the entrance of the village at a picnic […]
Polish Ambassador to visit Donegal for exhibition on forgotten famine hero
THE Polish Ambassador Ms Anna Sochańska is to visit Donegal tomorrow to visit an exhibition exploring the life of Count Paul Strzelecki, a Polish humanitarian and a forgotten hero of the Great Irish Famine. The Ambassador will visit Milford Library on Friday, May 19 at 10am where she will meet local officials and students from […]