THERE was a tourism boost for the Crolly area this week with the announcement that a new whiskey distillery and visitors’ centre will open at Coillín Darach. Údarás na Gaeltachta has provided financial support for the project to the tune of €121,000 and will involve the refurbishment of the old Crolly doll factory. […]
Three new health centers for Donegal
The HSE wishes to announce that new Primary Care Centres at Donegal Town and Dunfanaghy are being progressed through Public Private Partnerships. A new Primary Care Centre has also been approved for Burtonport. This will be provided by a lease agreement at a newly refurbished sate of the art building at the pier. A […]
Promoting sustainable access to Errigal Mountain through ASCENT
Promoting sustainable access to uplands and natural environments is what the ASCENT project is looking to achieve and this 3 year environmental project is now reaching its midway point. The project which links seven areas of natural beauty in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Finland, Iceland and Norway is focusing on sites that are facing […]
St Patrick’s Day parade guide
THOUSANDS of people across the county will turn out to support their local St Patrick’s Day parade today. Committees have been busy organising the festivities over the last few months and there is events planned right across the county. LETTERKENNY This year the Letterkenny St Patrick’s Day parade will celebrate Celtic Culture in anticipation of […]
Major treatment plant upgrade to begin in May
IRISH Water has announced that work on the €9 million upgrade of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Wastewater treatment plant will begin in May. The upgrade is set to increase the treatment capacity of the plant to meet the current needs of the town and to allow for growth. Colm Claffey, Irish Water’s Infrastructure […]
Donegal manager is balancing youth with experience
A win this weekend would help move Donegal that little bit further away from the relegation zone ahead of remaining games against Monaghan and Mayo
Plans revived for €100 million data centre
PLANS for a €100 million data centre at Bridgend have taken a step forward this week with confirmation that negotiations are taking place with an anchor tenant. A planning application has been submitted to Donegal County Council to renew the permission for the development which was originally granted back in 2013. Dungiven […]
No water restrictions tonight but usage levels way up
IRISH Water have said there will be no water restrictions in the County tonight but have warned that consumption levels are still way up. They said the situation is constantly changing due to excessive consumption and high levels of burst water pipes that are symptomatic of the recent freeze and subsequent thaw. Up to eight […]