Hotels & Restaurants struggling to secure staff
Local Hotels and Restaurants in the north west are finding it difficult to secure the services of staff in the lead up to Christmas. There are a number of factors contributing to the shortage of staff, including workers moving from the hospitality sector to supermarkets and pharmacies. It’s…
Water Infrastructure upgrade to commence in Ballintra
Works are due to start today in Ballintra. The works will be started with the aim of improving the water quality in the area. The works were originally due to have started back in March, however, they were postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. 300 metres of pipes…
Large quantity of suspected counterfeit alcohol seized in raids across Co. Donegal
Revenue has confirmed that a large quantity of suspected counterfeit alcohol was seized in a number of raids in Donegal over the weekend. Ocean FM news understands that Revenue officials visited 15 pubs in the county on Sunday evening. Meanwhile Fianna Fail Donegal Councillor Micheal Naughton says that revenue were…
Co. Donegal to have commercial rates reevaluated for the first time
For the first time, Co. Donegal is to have it’s commercial rates reevaluated. Donegal Fianna Fail TD and Leas Cheann Comhairle, Pat ‘The Cope’ Gallagher, raised the issue with Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy in the Dail this week. It’s now been confirmed that the county will begin the valuation process…
Naughton demands meeting with Creed on Killybegs funding
A Donegal Cllr is seeking a meeting with the Minster for Agriculture Food and the Marine in an effort to secure funding for Killybegs Harbour. The additional funding is sought to extend the pier for larger fishing vessels and cruise liners as well as the construction of a dry…
Four out of the six sitting Councillors in Donegal Municipal District returned
Four of the six sitting councillors in the Donegal Municipal District retained their seats in Donegal County Council. It took until the 11th count before the first seat was filled. Independent candidate Niamh Kennedy topped the poll once again in the Donegal electoral area. Niamh exceeded the quota of 2043…
New bridge in Donegal Town represents an investment of €1m
The cathaoirleach of Donegal Municipal District says the new bridge officially opened in Donegal Town today represents an investment in infrastructure in the town of €1million. The 123-year-old Tir Chonaill Bridge Michael Naughton was originally built in 1895 and links the town and the railway station. Works on the historic…