Donegal hotels feel Brexit effect
Hotels and guesthouses in Donegal are reporting a sharp drop in business sentiment due to Brexit. The Irish Hotels Federation says business sentiment amongst hotels and guesthouses in Donegal and across the country has deteriorated…
Failte Ireland running workshops to involve local people in tourism promotion
Workshops aimed at creating a network of local people promoting tourism are being run by Fáilte Ireland. The first was on Tuesday this week with another coming up on the 11th of June in the…
1 in 5 working lone parents living below poverty line
To mark Local Enterprise Week, €13.5million has been approved through the current LEADER Programme for the sub-theme of Enterprise Development in Ireland. 338 projects nationally – from sectors such as tourism, engineering, social enterprise, creative…
Small Firms warned to brace themselves for Brexit
Small firms are being urged to prepare for the impact of Brexit by taking part in the initiative. It features a range of events and activities that are aimed at stimulating business activity locally. Local…
Up and Running with Claire Ronan
This week Stephen O’Connor from Ciro about their recent investment in Donegal. Mary Tighe from the friends of Sligo University Hospital tells us about the events she is running for International Women’s Day on March…
First Engineering Fair in the North West taking place this weekend
The first Engineering Fair in the North West is being held this weekend. It’s taking place on Sunday March 3rd from 12pm to 5pm at IT Sligo. Engineers Week is taking place across the country…
Irish consumers express concern over personal financial situations
Consumers are more worried about their financial situation and the potential impact of a no deal Brexit. A new Bank of Ireland survey shows consumer confidence dropped last month. Businesses, meanwhile, are concerned that housing…