PBP North West Conference in Letterkenny this weekend


  The People Before Profit North West Conference will take place this weekend in Letterkenny. The conference will see many speakers talk at length about topics including poverty, repeal the eighth and housing and homelessness.    Speaking to the Donegal News ahead of the conference, PBP representative, Finnian O’Donnell encouraged the public to come along […]

Worcester Chamber President looks forward to expanded trade with Ireland North West


The President and CEO of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, Tim Murray, hosted an Ireland North West delegation of civic leaders, officials and educational institutions in the Massachusetts city for a day of meetings and networking events. The schedule included a working lunch with the Worcester Chamber of Commerce and engagement between Worcester State University […]

Mayor of Philadelphia welcomes Ireland North West delegation to Pennsylvania


The Mayor of Philadelphia, Jim Kenney, hosted an Ireland North West delegation as they spent a full day in Pennsylvania’s largest city exploring opportunities for business and educational partnerships. The delegation, led by Leas Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Noel Jordan, and Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Maolíosa McHugh, met […]

North West ladies in farming take on Europe


  The NW Women in Farming group pictured outside European Parliament Buildings on their trip to Brussels which was sponsored by MEP Marian Harkin. From left: Hannah McNelis, Christine Butler, Carol Conaghan, Sinead O’Donnell, Eimear McGuiness, Nicola McLaughling, Ann McMenamin, Tina McMenamin-Kilpatrick and Geraldine McNelis.   Advertisement THE North West Woman in Farming group travelled […]

Taoiseach fully committed to the North West region


  On his visit on Saturday last to the North West region Taoiseach Leo Varadkar T.D. confirmed his commitment to the region and to building on the positive work already underway. At his meeting in Derry with the North West Region Development Group, which is made up of elected members from Donegal County Council and […]

Not a single Flood Risk Management Plan provided


  THE Government has still not provided a single Flood Risk Management Plan as required under EU Regulations, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North-West, Matt Carthy, has said.  “Our solidarity and immediate support must go to those communities, particularly in the North-West who are facing the aftermath of this week’s torrential rainfall. Advertisement “Of course, there […]

Fianna Fáil call for emergency funding for flood victims


    FIANNA Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD has called on Minister Shane Ross to make emergency funding available to those impacted by last nights flooding. Advertisement Deputy Troy made the comments as torrential rain overnight led to the collapse of roads and bridges around the county. He said funds […]

New North West BUMBLEance picks up its first passenger


Nine-month old Oisín Boyle from Glenties, is the first child in Donegal to use the brand new BUMBLEance service in the North West. Oisín, who suffers from severe seizures following a brain injury, was picked up at 5am on Monday, driven to his hospital appointment at Our Lady’s children’s Hospital, Crumlin, and returned home later […]