#BuyDonegalWeekend to shine a light on special local gifts
If you’re thinking about Christmas gift lists already, put November 6th – 8th 2020 in your shopping diary. #BuyDonegalWeekend will take place on this November weekend to showcase the best of business...
View ArticlePost office system will collapse unless Government supports it – Report
The Irish post office system will collapse unless State support is provided urgently, a leading report has warned. The report, commissioned by the Irish Postmasters’ Union, recommends an annual Public...
View ArticleCoronavirus: Patient figures at LUH rise to three
Another patient with Covid-19 has been admitted to Letterkenny University Hospital. There are now three patients with the virus receiving treatment onsite. HSE data from the hospital, reported at 8pm...
View ArticleFood wastage plummets in Ireland during Covid lockdown
The Covid lockdown across Ireland led more and more people to stop wasting food but almost half of those surveyed admitted to throwing out bread. A survey by the Environmental Protection Agency has...
View ArticleExciting times for Donegal’s ubiquitous Spraoi agus Spórt
Spraoi agus Spórt celebrates its’ 10 year anniversary in 2020. Established during a challenging economic landscape in 2010, resilience has been a founding principle and one of the many reasons it has...
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FISHY Pringle calls out Fianna Fail over penalty points
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said Fianna Fáil’s support for a penalty points system for fishermen shows they will say anything in opposition to get into government. Deputy Pringle said...
View ArticleHotel refuses bookings from Donegal over Covid rise
The owner of a hotel and restaurant in Co Louth has said his policy of refusing people from Donegal and Dublin is there to protect his customers. McKevitts Village Hotel in Carlingford received a...
View Article€100,000 booked in for Donegal’s libraries
Minister for Agriculture, Food, and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has confirmed that public libraries in County Donegal will see an investment of €100,000 from Government. The capital funding will be...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: Donegal firm seeking General Operative
Euroflex Teoranta are Printers and Manufacturers of high quality flexible packaging film for the food & drink industry in Ireland and Europe. We are looking to recruit a General Operative for our...
View ArticleBreaking: Errors found in Leaving Cert calculated grades system
Two errors have been uncovered in this year’s Leaving Cert calculated grades system, it has emerged. The Taoiseach confirmed the issue in the Dáil and a full announcement is to be made by the Minister...
View ArticleJob Vacancy: Top multinational recruiting Account/ Senior Finance Associate
Job Vacancy: A leading multinational firm in Donegal is currently recruiting for a full-time Account/ Senior Finance Associate to join their team. Location- Newtowncunningham, Donegal. Experience-...
View ArticleLibrary members asked to use ‘Contact and Collect’ service during Level 3
Library members in Donegal are being encouraged to use online, email and phone services to borrow books, DVDs and other materials while the county is under Level 3 restrictions. Libraries are currently...
View ArticleRecord 424 positive Covid cases in North today
A further 424 cases of Covid 19 have been recorded in the North today. The record daily high number brings to 1,950 the number of people hit with the disease in Northern Ireland. There was also one...
View ArticleCaution urged following fuel spill on main road
Updated: 4pm: There are no further reports of a fuel spill on the N14 north of Lifford. A fuel spill has been reported on the main Letterkenny-Lifford N14 road, north of Lifford. Motorists are being...
View ArticleCovid-19: Donegal council offices closing to the public from today
Donegal County Council has announced that all public-facing services will close from close of business this Wednesday evening. In a statement, the council said it is continuing to make every effort to...
View ArticleLeaving Cert errors led to lower grades for 6,500 students
The Minister for Education has issued an apology to Leaving Cert students following errors which impacted results for up to 6,500 candidates. Minister Norma Foley confirmed that two errors occurred in...
View ArticleCoronavirus: 31 more cases in Donegal, 429 nationwide
Thirty-one new cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Donegal, health officials have confirmed. Donegal has recorded 336 cases of Covid-19 in the past 14 days. A further 429 cases of Covid-19 were...
View ArticleTravel Alert: Roadworks on Kilmacrennan to Milford road
Motorists taking the 246 Kilmacrennan to Milford road are being advised to leave extra time for their journeys for the next week. Road resurfacing works will be carried out on the road from Thursday...
View ArticleHousing charity advances with Castlefin scheme
A project to build 34 social housing units in Castlefin has reached a crucial stage of development. County Councillor Gary Doherty has today welcomed confirmation that the Habinteg Housing Association...
View ArticleDaniel to go live with first global gig
Daniel O’Donnell has delighted fans by announcing his first ever live-stream concert. The Donegal singing star will be going global with a virtual gig performed live from the Millennium Forum in Derry...
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