TWO Donegal County Archive collections have been digitised and are now available online. The collections include information on Fanad Health Club, 1931 – 1935 and the Social and Cultural Study of Crofter Life on the West Donegal Seaboard, a thesis by Patrick O’Neill in 1940. The Fanad Life Club collection includes a sheet outlining the […]
Road Safety Group to Examine Increase in Oil Spillages on Donegal’s Roads
Sinn Féin Councillor John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh has today (Friday) welcomed confirmation from Donegal County Council that the Donegal Road Safety Working Group has agreed to examine the alarming increase in the prevalence of oil spills on many of the county’s roads. The decision comes following a request made by Cllr Ó Fearraigh last month […]
McHugh announces €230,000 investment in Donegal libraries
DONEGAL TD and Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh has announced €230,000 is to be invested in the county’s library services. The funding is part of a new national Government strategy for local libraries being rolled out by Rural Affairs and Communities Minister Michael Ring. “I am delighted to be able to announce the Donegal allocation […]
Donegal TD calls for short stay ward to reopen
A DONEGAL TD has called on the HSE to reopen the short stay ward at Letterkenny University Hospital after months of closure. Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail TD has urged the Minister for Health to urgently approve a funding request from LUH to reopen the ward. The ward, which closed during the summer, would increase the […]
Gallagher’s Bakery in Ardara shortlisted for prestigious industry award
Gallagher’s Bakery will compete in Bord Bia’s biannual Food and Drink Awards later this month in Dublin. The Ardara based bakery will be in the Entrepreneurial category which recognises individuals or companies who have shown true entrepreneurial flair. It rewards commitment, leadership and self-belief, either to create a new and successful business, or to radically […]
Donegal Farmer makes TV debut in Canada
A Donegal farmer is set to appear on Canadian TV screens in the coming weeks. Tourism Ireland in Canada have teamed up with The Weather Network, in an exciting new collaboration to promote Ireland, which will run until mid-November. Canadians, like ourselves, love to chat about the weather, as evidenced by the 1.46 million followers […]
Strike at Donegal Oil Company deferred
SIPTU members have deferred a planned strike at Inishowen Oil Company Ltd following an agreement by the company to enter into talks with the workers’ union concerning an outstanding pay claim. The workers had planned to strike on Wednesday at the company’s premises in Carndonagh. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Teresa Hannick, said the Union was contacted […]
It’s official! Donegal is now the Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland …
It’s official! Donegal is now the ‘Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland’ and we even have the certificate to prove it. Michael Collins, founder and Managing Director of TravelMedia.ie presented this prestigious award to Donegal County Council Chief Executive Seamus Neely and Cathaoirleach Cllr. Gerry McMonagle at yesterday’s Donegal Tourism Seminar in Harvey’s Point Hotel. “This […]
First Dates comes to Donegal
CUPID has his work cut out for him next month as a crowd of singletons flock to Dunfanaghy on the hunt for love. Arnold’s Hotel is hosting a ‘First Dates’ weekend long event in the hope of match-making people who so far have been unluckly in love. Cathy Cowan, Sales and Marketing Manager of the […]