OWNERS and guardians of Donegal’s archaeological monuments are being invited to apply for funding to help conserve the historic structures. The Community Monuments Fund provides 100 per-cent finance for the conservation, maintenance, protection and presentation of buildings and sites. It is run on a three-strand basis with up to €100,000 available for essential repairs and capital works. Advertisement For […]
The Wild Atlantic Women celebrate Nollaig na mBan with very special concert
The Wild Atlantic Women, a collaboration of local musicians and artists, celebrated Nollaig na mBan with special concert in Ards Friary on Friday. The theme for the event was one of hope, peace and gratitude as together the women embraced the New Year. The artists who took part on the night included Brí Carr, Brí’s […]
200 vacant properties brought back into use in Donegal
OVER 200 vacant properties were brought back to use in Donegal during 2020 and 2021 at a cost of almost €3m to the taxpayer. The cabinet met for the first time in the new year last week, the meeting agenda included the approval of the government strategy to fast-track the bringing of vacant homes back into […]
Night of music, friendship and fashion in aid of Donegal’s wellness cafés
A ‘Mental Health and the Arts Variety Concert’ is set to take place in An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny, on January 26 at 8pm. A night of song, music, friendship and fashion is expected with all proceeds on the night going to the wellness café network in Donegal. Tickets are €5 and are available at https://angrianan.com. Advertisement […]
Registration for the National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture is now open
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD, today announced that registration for the National Dialogue on Women in Agriculture is open on his Department’s website. Minister McConalogue said this will be an important opportunity for the sector to engage on gender equality issues in agri-food, with particular attention on farming. “The dialogue […]
Public artworks worth €150,000 to be developed in Bundoran
BUNDORAN is to get three new pieces of public art. A budget of €150,000 has been set aside for the works which will be placed on each of the seaside town’s roundabouts. Details of the project are contained in a tender document inviting expressions of interest from artists. Advertisement In it Donegal County Council talks about how […]
Plans lodged to increase height of Raphoe 5G mast
A planning application has been lodged for the extension of a telecoms mast in Raphoe to enhance the area’s 5G coverage. Towercom Ltd has asked Donegal County Council for the go ahead to build a 24 metre structure with antennas, dishes and associated equipment at Mullafin, Mongorry Hill. An existing 18 metre mast will be removed […]
Woman in her 60s dies in road crash
A WOMAN in her 60s has died following a road traffic collision in Killybegs yesterday evening. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to Tuesday’s crash which took place at approximately 5:45pm involving a van and a pedestrian on Main Street. The pedestrian, a female in her 60s was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has […]
Donegal County Museum Needs your Help with ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal
Donegal County Museum is looking for objects and materials connected to the final years of the Decade of Centenaries, for its exhibition ‘From Conflict To Division- Donegal 1919-1925’. This major exhibition focuses on the years 1919-1925 in Donegal. Exhibition topics range from the War of Independence and the Civil War to Partition and the work […]
Flair Apparent: Keeping on top of dry skin during winter
Part of my reason for wanting to write this column was to learn a bit more about makeup and how to use it. I thought I could learn while doing, and share what I learn. I want to be a bit more adventurous with my makeup looks so of late I’ve been having fun experimenting. […]