Five schools in Donegal will join The Arts Council’s Creative Schools initiative which gives opportunities for children and young people to build their artistic and creative skills. Gartan National School, Letterkenny Youthreach, St. Mura’s National School Buncrana, Woodland Ns and Youthreach Ballyshannon will receive a grant and work with a professional Creative Associate who will […]
Almost 60 patients on trolleys at LUH
There are almost 60 patients waiting on trolleys at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning. There are 21 patients on trolleys in the emergency department and 36 patients without beds elsewhere in the hospital. On Friday LUH was dealing with outbreaks of Covid-19 on two of the wards. Nationwide 747 patients, including 32 children, been admitted […]
Two bungalows to go under the hammer
TWO detached dormer bungalows in Buncrana are set to go under the hammer this week with a guide price of €210,000. The lot at Riverview, is being auctioned off by digital property company BidX1. BidX1 will begin accepting bids on December 14 and will be hoping to sell off properties on their books from counties […]
€4.7m in funding for apprenticeship programmes at ATU
ATLANTIC Technological University Donegal has been allocated €4.7 million in capital funding to deliver apprenticeship programmes in metal fabrication, refrigeration, and electrical. A total of €17 million has been earmarked for four Technological Universities and one Institute of Technology in the higher education sector to roll out 132 apprenticeship craft training blocks. Twenty-seven of those […]
Former billionaire Seán Quinn in Letterkenny for book signing
FORMER billionaire Seán Quinn will be in Letterkenny tomorrow for a book signing for his memoir ‘In my Own Words’. The Fermanagh-born businessman will be signing copies of the book, which provides a personal insight into his life, at Bookmark in Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Sunday between 1pm and 3pm. In the early years of […]
Second consultation on Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project
The Burtonport to Letterkenny Greenway project is taking a step forward with a second public consultation period getting underway next week. Donegal County Council with the support of Transport Infrastructure Ireland is inviting residents of the area, members of the public and other interested parties to share their views. The project is currently at Phase […]
Wind warning in place today
A WIND warning will be in place in Donegal today with Met Éireann warning of strong gusts expected throughout the day. The yellow warning for wind will remain in place from 12 noon on Saturday until 8pm. “Strong and gusty west to northwest winds with the potential for wave overtopping,” the forecaster warned.
Funding for Donegal animal welfare charities
Three Donegal animal welfare charities have been allocated a total of €115,450 in funding announced by Donegal government minister, Charlie McConalogue. Animals in Need Donegal has been awarded €55,200; ISPCA Donegal Animal Rehabilitation Centre received €32,400, while Twin Towns Lost and Found Dogs is getting €27,850. The three Donegal organisations are among 101 nationwide that […]
Old courthouse to be transformed into tourist attraction
THE OLD courthouse in Letterkenny is set to be transformed into a tourist attraction as part of a new project launched by Donegal County Council. ‘Revival at Letterkenny Courthouse’ is being funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and aims to increase visitor numbers to Letterkenny’s historic town centre and to the wider […]
Three Donegal groups win at Ocean Hero Awards
THREE DONEGAL Clean Coasts groups have won awards at this year’s Ocean Hero Awards held in Dublin yesterday. Clean Coasts celebrated groups and individuals from the county who made a difference to the marine environment this year, with Falcarragh Clean Coasts Group, Inishowen-based North West Home Education Group and Friends of Rossnowlagh winning prizes. Falcarragh Clean Coasts […]