The Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, invites applications from artists in Donegal for the Basic Income for the Arts (2026 – 2029) scheme from 1pm today, when the application window opens here. With a budget of €18.27m secured by Minister O’Donovan in Budget 2026, 2,000 eligible artists will be selected to receive the […]
‘Heart Failure Awareness Roadshow’ set for Donegal
A national campaign to drive public awareness of heart failure and promote early detection, is coming to Donegal next week. SuperValu in Donegal town will host a pop-up ‘Heart Failure Awareness Roadshow’ on April 28 from 10.30am-2.30pm as part of a blitz by three heart organisations to raise understanding of the serious condition. It will […]
Big boost for playground facilities in Convoy
PAT ‘the Cope’ Gallagher TD has welcomed today’s announcement by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, confirming the allocation of funding under the 2026 capital grant scheme for play and recreation. Pat ‘the Cope’ said:“I am particularly pleased to see Donegal included among the successful applicants, with €21,470 allocated for the refurbishment of […]
Charity comedy night at the Balor
A charity comedy night will take place on Saturday night, April 25, in the Balor Arts Centre in aid of the Donegal Hospice and Donegal Cancer Bus. Performances by Ryan Cullen (RTEBBCMTV), William Thompson (Emerging star in Northern Ireland, Lazyboys podcast), Conor Keys (Dalys Comedy Club MC and co-host of Deckchair and Yumz Podcast. The event will be […]
Donegal Ancestry relocates to Lifford Old Courthouse
DONEGAL ANCESTRY, which provides a comprehensive genealogy service for people at home and abroad who want to trace their Donegal roots, has relocated to Lifford Old Courthouse. They have been collecting and computerising genealogy records for over 30 years and have compiled a database of almost 1 million records from the primary genealogy sources for Donegal. […]
Ambassador programme announced for iconic Donegal mountain
AN ambassador programme has been announced for Errigal, one of Ireland’s most iconic mountains. The initiative comes from Leave No Trace Ireland, a countryside code promoting the responsible use of the outdoors, which has provided support to help protect the popular Dunlewey mountain area. Cairde na hEaragaile CLG has been awarded €40,000 to roll out […]
Donegal musicians receive funding through Music Capital Scheme
DONEGAL’S music scene has received a welcome boost with several local musicians and groups among the latest recipients of funding from the Music Capital Scheme. A total of €1,066,940 has been awarded nationally through Awards 1, 2 and 3 of the scheme, supporting 191 recipients and potentially benefiting over 10,000 musicians across Ireland. Locally, Donegal […]
Golf Classic to raise funds for local charities
ALCOHOL Forum Ireland will host a Golf Classic fundraiser in Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club next month. The event, sponsored by Kingsbridge Private Hospital North West, will take place on Friday, May 15. It is part of wider fundraising for the North West 10k in Letterkenny on Monday, May 4. This partnership represents a shared commitment to […]
Launch of Tullaghbegley Heritage Weekend website
THE ANNUAL Tulach Beaglaoich Heritage Walking Weekend returns over the May Bank Holiday 2026, this year expanded to a three-day event. The centrepiece of the weekend is the Sunday walk, retracing the journey ancestors took carrying their loved ones across the mountains from the parishes of Gweedore and the Rosses to the only consecrated ground […]
Free Music and Surf Weekend coming to Bundoran
Maddens Bridge Bar and Restaurant in Bundoran is hosting a free weekend of live music, DJs, food, and surf on Friday, June 26 and Saturday 27, bringing a fresh summer buzz to the heart of Bundoran. Taking place in Maddens Beer Garden, the weekend will feature a mix of live reggae and ska acts, DJ […]