Weekly news from around the 32 counties of Ireland

(Source: The Derry Journal)

 

DONEGAL

A number of leading Austrian journalists from both newspapers and lifestyle magazines were in the north-west region last week to experience all that the beautiful region has to offer. The reporters, who were carefully selected and invited by Tourism Ireland, visited the Glencolmcille area, the Glenveagh National Park and also enjoyed a walking tour of the historic walls in Derry. The visit of these influential journalists is part of Tourism Ireland’s press visit program, which aims to increase awareness of the north west and the island of Ireland among key journalists and opinion-formers overseas, and ultimately potential holidaymakers.

(Source: Donegal Democrat)

 

DOWN

Turnover at a Newry computer Software Company has increased by 66 per cent - ringing in at an impressive £11.4m. Crediting investment in its products for the impressive results revealed last Monday, David Anderson, chairman of First Derivatives, believes the firm will continue to buck the recession and ‘trade strongly’ over the next six months. Two hundred people are employed at First Derivatives, based at Canal Quay, working to provide software and support services to the global financial services market. Operating profit stands at £3m, up by almost 22 per cent from 2008, and net assets are £12.5m. Commenting on the interim results for six months ending on August 31, Mr. Anderson said: “During the period, we have committed substantial investment into First Derivatives and its structure to increase our global coverage and develop our range of in-house Delta software products”.

(Source: The Down Democrat)

 

DUBLIN

Stephen Gately's favorite charity has seen an amazing increase in donations since the star's tragic death. Big-hearted Stephen was actively involved with the Caudwell Children charity for the past several years. Following his sudden death, Stephen's heartbroken partner, Andrew Cowles, announced them as the charity of choice for donations, resulting in the charity receiving more than £2,100 (nearly €2,300) in just four hours. Last Tuesday, they received a staggering number of phone calls from fans wanting to give money, with one individual making a donation of £1,000. A spokesperson for Caudwell Children spoke of how the offers had been pouring in from grief-stricken fans wanting to help their cause.

(Source: The Evening Herald)

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