The Mica Action Group (MAG) is currently going through the latest version of the draft regulations with “a fine tooth comb”. The long awaited updated regulations were published earlier this week. The Chair of MAG, Lisa Hone told the Donegal News that the group is currently reviewing the highly detailed regulations, ensuring their understanding and […]
Picture Special: Remembering Noel McDermott at special day at Ards Forest Park
AROUND 200 adults and children turned out at Ards Forest Park on Sunday to cycle and walk in memory of Noel McDermott (43) who died in a cycling accident near Gortahork five years ago. Noel had been an active member of Errigal Cycling Club and its members and Chairman Eugene McGettigan wanted to do something to […]
‘Ireland’s DNA’ campaign a success says County Council
DONEGAL County Council says its unique ‘Ireland’s DNA’ branding has been a success and has given the area a “distinct and consistent visual identity”. It is almost two years since the local authority unveiled the slogan with the goal of promoting the county as a place to “live, work, study and invest”. A clothing line […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Personalisation business started at kitchen table during the pandemic
The owner of an award winning personalisation business which was started at the kitchen table during the pandemic was inspired to start her own business by other small businesses. Killea based Noted Ireland is run by owner Roseann McGlinchey and her sister Danielle. Roseann started the business in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, and quickly enlisted […]
President’s Award for broadcaster Rónán
RENOWNED RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí has been awarded the 2023 Conradh na Gaeilge Gradam an Uachtaráin. The award ceremony took place at the Conradh na Gaeilge Ard Fheis in the Abbey Court Hotel, An tAonach, Tiobráid Árann. Gradam an Uachtaráin is an annual award, presented each year to a member of the Irish […]
McCafferty’s expands into Dublin city
DONEGAL pub chain McCafferty’s has entered the Dublin hospitality market with the purchase of The Barge. Overlooking the Grand Canal at Charlemont Bridge, The Barge was formerly part of Sean Quinn’s business empire and is regarded as one of the capital’s best known licensed premises. While the price paid for the bar has not been disclosed it […]
Pat Kinevane to return to An Grianán this weekend
Pat Kinevane may come from as far away as Cobh but he’s certainly been taken into the hearts of the people of Letterkenny. Since first performing his Olivier award-winning one man show Silent back in 2016, his shows have been eagerly awaited, and none more than King which is on this Saturday, March 4. This […]
From Texas to Falcarragh to work with young musicians
A Belfast-based singer and musician who’s featured as ‘Hot for 2023’ in ‘Hot Press’ is lined up to work with up-and-coming young Donegal musicians on Saturday. Cheylene Murphy, one half of art-pop duo Beauty Sleep, is working as a mentor at the PCC Soundwaves II day in PCC An Fál Carrach. Last year Beauty Sleep […]
Plans lodged for nine new homes at Killylastin
DONEGAL County Council will decide later this month on two separate planning applications for new homes in Letterkenny. Declan Bourke and Karen McLaughlin have requested permission to build eight semi-detached houses and one detached property at Killylastin. According to documents lodged with the local authority, the development will include an access roadway, pedestrian footpaths, open space, […]
Winners of Road Safety Art Competition announced
The Donegal Road Safety Working Group and Finn Harps Football Club have announced the winners of the Primary School Road Safety Art Competition. The number of entries received this year, is the largest since the competition was first launched in 2011, which shows how popular and successful the competition is. The safety of all road users […]