4 d. ago Hot School Meals: The intentions are good, but the delivery is poor

Jen Cummins says the programme is built on the right principle, but food waste, poor design and a one-size-fits-all approach risk undermining children’s health and learning.

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5 d. ago School meals in Ireland 'akin to airline food' says renowned celebrity chef

School meals in Ireland 'akin to airline food' says renowned celebrity chef  ireland-live.ie

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5 d. ago Darina Allen says school meals should be sourced locally and made from scratch

The Irish chef said that children should be taught about how their meals connect to their local area and the seasons.

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5 d. ago Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)

The Oireachtas Education Committee discussed the food programme this morning.

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5 d. ago Celebrity chef Darina Allen tells TDs hot school meals are 'not fit for purpose' (not everyone agreed though)

The Oireachtas Education Committee discussed the food programme this morning.

Politics

6 d. ago Councillor claims Fáilte Ireland doesn’t understand importance of local festivals

A local councillor has said that Fáilte Ireland doesn’t understand the importance of festivals in the county due to the… The post Councillor claims Fáilte Ireland doesn’t understand importance of local festivals appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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7 d. ago Lights, camera, Donegal! Hit crime drama calls for local extras

Donegal’s hugely successful Irish crime drama Crá is on the lookout for local extras to join in on the action.… The post Lights, camera, Donegal! Hit crime drama calls for local extras appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago 'Wrecked by dietitians' and 'sweaty' packaging: Your views on Hot School Meals

Politicians heard this week that the scheme isn’t sustainable, while some teachers said the short time allowed for children to eat isn’t helping.

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1 week ago ‘Serious concerns’ Carrick Treatment Plant is polluting local river

Main pic: The famous Salmon Leap on the Glen River in Carrick. Councillors have called on Donegal County Council to… The post ‘Serious concerns’ Carrick Treatment Plant is polluting local river appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Hot school meals: We want to hear your thoughts on the good and the bad

It’s been described as ‘good policy, but with flawed execution’ by Educate Together.

Politics

2 w. ago Joint Committee on Education and Youth to discuss Hot School Meals Programme – 13 Jan 2026, 15:15

Joint Committee on Education and Youth to discuss Hot School Meals Programme – 13 Jan 2026, 15:15  Houses of the Oireachtas

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2 w. ago Local solicitor goes out on his own to open new legal practice in Buncrana

Well-known local solicitor Frank A Murphy has set up his own practice based in Buncrana.  With almost a decade of… The post Local solicitor goes out on his own to open new legal practice in Buncrana appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 w. ago Elderly brothers killed in Sligo fire tragedy are named locally

Two brothers who died in a house fire near Easkey in Sligo yesterday gave been named locally as Pa and… The post Elderly brothers killed in Sligo fire tragedy are named locally appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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last month National: Teen killed in tractor crash tragedy named locally

The teenager who tragically died in a tractor crash yesterday has been named locally. 16-year-old TJ Chambers was killed after… The post National: Teen killed in tractor crash tragedy named locally appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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